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[2025-2026 Edition] 22 Recommended Ski Resorts in the Asahikawa and Northern Hokkaido Areas - Enjoy a Variety of Snow Quality and Courses!
Snow accumulates early in the Asahikawa area and the northern Hokkaido region, and many ski resorts open early, even within Hokkaido. Over the long season, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy a variety of snow conditions, and the courses that take advantage of the area's geographical location are also one of the attractions. In this article, we'll introduce ski resorts where you can enjoy a wide variety of snow conditions and courses!
- Kamui Ski Links (Asahikawa City)
- Pippu Ski Resort (Pippu Town)
- Asahikawa Santa Present Park (Asahikawa City)
- Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Resort (Nayoro City)
- Horotachi National Ski Resort (Horokanai Town)
- Wassamu Town Higashiyama Ski Resort (Wassamu Town)
- Tenbozan Ski Resort (Rishiri Town)
- Esashi Town Mikasayama Ski Resort (Esashi Town)
- Haboro Town Ski Resort View (Haburo Town)
- Inosawa Citizens Ski Resort (Asahikawa City)
- Hyuga Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)
- Kamoidake International Ski Resort (Utashinai City)
- Nakatonbetsu Town Kotobuki Ski Resort (Nakatonbetsu Town)
- Toumayama Ski Resort (Toma Town)
- Obira Town Boyodai Ski Resort (Obira Town)
- Otoineppu Village
- Shimokawa Ski Resort (Shimokawa)
- Hokuryu Town Ski Resort (Hokuryu Town)
- Toyotomi Onsen Ski Resort (Toyotomi Town)
- ASHIMOI KANKO Takaho Ski Resort (Numata Town)
- Shokanbetsudake Ski Resort (Mashike Town)
- Asahi Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)
1. Kamui Ski Links (Asahikawa City)
Kamui Ski Links is a ski resort with an elevation difference of 600m and a longest course of 4,000m. There are eight courses with a wide variety of terrain, including groomed runs, mogul runs, and deep snow runs, so everyone from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy themselves. There is also a wide selection of rental equipment, so you don't have to worry if you come empty-handed or forget something. There are also three areas where you can eat and drink, and you can enjoy a meal while looking out at the slopes.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (planned) 9:00-17:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 5,300 yen / 65 years and older 4,500 yen / Elementary school students and those under 12 years old 1,800 yen ■Location: 112 Nishioka, Kamuicho, Asahikawa City For details and maps of "Kamui Ski Links (Asahikawa City)" please click here.
2. Pippu Ski Resort (Pippu Town)
Pippu Ski Resort offers a panoramic view of the Kamikawa Basin with the Daisetsuzan mountain range, known as the roof of Hokkaido, in the background. Boasting the largest slope in northern Hokkaido, it has nine courses with a wide variety of courses to satisfy everyone from beginners to veterans. You can enjoy smooth powder snow while feeling the vastness of nature.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 9:00-16:00 / Nighttime (until the end of February) 16:00-20:30 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: 3,800 yen for junior high school students and above / 2,800 yen for those 60 years of age and above, and elementary school students and below ■Location: No. 17, Kita 7-sen, Hifu-cho, Kamikawa-gun For details and maps of "Pippu Ski Resort (Pippu Town)" please click here
3. Asahikawa Santa Present Park (Asahikawa City)
This ski resort is easily accessible from JR Asahikawa Station. It offers a variety of courses that can be enjoyed by everyone, from easy courses for beginners to advanced skiers and those accustomed to skiing. There is a wide selection of rental clothing and accessories, and in addition to skis and boards, sleds and snowscoots are also available. Night skiing, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Asahikawa city at night, is also recommended.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Friday, December 19, 2025 to late March 2026, 9:00-21:00 *Until 16:00 on December 31st / From 11:00 on January 1st ■Price: Daytime lift ticket (9:00-16:00) 4,200 yen for junior high school students and above / 3,300 yen for elementary school students and below ■Address: 555-2 Tomioka, Kamui-cho, Asahikawa City For details and maps of "Asahikawa Santa Present Park (Asahikawa City)" please click here.
4. Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Resort (Nayoro City)
Piyashiri Ski Resort is renowned for having the best quality snow in Japan. There are nine different courses, so you can choose the one that suits your level of difficulty, and enjoy it based on the snow quality and your mood that day. Not only can you enjoy skiing and snowboarding, but if you're lucky, you might even be able to see the sun pillar phenomenon.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Sunday, March 22, 2025 9:00-16:30 *Night games: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from December 18th (Thursday) to February 27th (Friday) 6:30-20:30 ※※No night games on January 1st (Thursday) and 2nd (Friday) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (night skiing not available) High school students and above: 4,200 yen / 60 years and above: 2,800 yen / Junior high school students and below: Free ■Location: Nisshin, Nayoro City For details and maps of "Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Resort (Nayoro City)" please click here.
5. Horotachi National Ski Resort (Horokanai Town)
This ski resort is popular with beginners and advanced skiers alike, thanks to its naturally blessed environment and steep slopes that are perfect for a challenging ski trip. As one of the snowiest areas in Hokkaido, it receives ample snowfall, and thanks to the freezing temperatures at night in Horokanai Town, you can enjoy fluffy, powdery snow that is almost completely dry. There are four courses, ranging from beginner to advanced, and the slopes, which still have ungroomed sections, are a powder freak's paradise.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Thursday, December 18, 2025 - March 9:00-16:00 ■Price: Adults 3,500 yen / Junior and senior high school students 2,600 yen / Elementary school students 2,100 yen ■Location: Nagatomunai, Horokanai Town, Uryu District For more information and maps about "Horotachi National Ski Resort (Horokanai Town)" please click here.
6. Wassamu Town Higashiyama Ski Resort (Wassamu Town)
Located roughly halfway between Asahikawa and Nayoro, Higashiyama Ski Resort in Wassamu Town is a powder snow slope. It has courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, and the forest course that starts from the second lift is a dynamic and impressive course. It is also very conveniently located just 5 minutes from the Wassamu exit on the expressway.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Sunday, December 14, 2025 - Friday, March 20, 2026 10:00-20:00 *Business hours vary depending on the season and day of the week. ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 2,000 yen / Elementary school students 1,400 yen ■Location: Hinode, Wassamu Town For details and maps of "Wassamu Town Higashiyama Ski Resort (Wassamu Town)" please click here.
7. Tenbozan Ski Resort (Rishiri Town)
It is the only ski resort in Rishiri Town where you can get a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan from the summit, and on clear days you can even see Rebun Island. It is fully lit at night, so you can enjoy night skiing.
[Reference: 2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: December to March of the following year Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00 / Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 9:00-16:00 / Weekdays, Saturday, and public holidays 18:30-21:00 ■Price: Season ticket: Adults 4,000 yen / Daytime/Night ticket: Adults 300 yen *Free for elementary and junior high school students ■Location: Kutsugata Tanetomi-cho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido For details and maps of "Tembozan Ski Resort (Rishiri Town)" please click here.
8. Esashi Town Mikasayama Ski Resort (Esashi Town)
This ski resort offers a view of the white drift ice below. From early February, when the drift ice comes ashore, you can ski among the scenery that can only be found in a town facing the Sea of Okhotsk. The resort offers a variety of attractive courses, from long beginner courses to advanced courses with a 26-degree slope.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 27, 2025 to late March 9:30-16:00 *Night games: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM *The opening date has been postponed due to a lack of snow. Please check the official website for opening status (as of December 26th). ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (9:30-16:00) Adults and high school students: 1,630 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 810 yen ■Address: 7020-1 Kitasachicho, Esashi-cho, Esashi-gun For details and maps of "Eshicho Mikasayama Ski Resort (Eshicho)", please click here.
9. Haboro Town Citizens' Ski Resort View (Haburo Town)
Haboro Town Ski Resort "View" has two courses offering views of the vast Sea of Japan and beautiful winter scenery. The courses are aimed at beginners to intermediate skiers, and in addition to skiing and snowboarding, there are also slopes where you can enjoy sledding and other activities. Night skiing is also available, and the night view from the top is truly spectacular, making it a great place to enjoy with friends, family, or even a date with your significant other.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: December 21, 2025 (Sunday) - March 8, 2026 (Sunday) (planned) Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 21:00 / Monday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 *From March, Tuesday to Friday 17:00-21:00 / Saturday to Sunday 13:00-17:00 / Closed on Mondays *The opening date has been postponed due to a lack of snow. Please check the official website for opening status (as of December 26th). ■Closed: December 31st, January 1st, and Mondays in March ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: High school students and above: 2,500 yen / Middle school students and below: 1,300 yen ■Address: 405-1 Chuo, Haboro-cho, Tomamae-gun For more information and maps about "Haboro Town Ski Resort View (Haboro Town)" please click here.
10. Inosawa Citizens Ski Resort (Asahikawa City)
Inosawa Citizen Ski Resort is the only public ski resort in Asahikawa City. Located about 20 minutes by car from the center of Asahikawa, right next to the residential area of Kamui, it is easily accessible and has been a popular resort for many years. With courses suitable for beginners and children, it is the perfect place for first-time skiers or those who are still getting used to skiing to practice.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Monday, February 23, 2026 10:00-16:00 *The opening date has been postponed due to a lack of snow. Please check the official website for opening status (as of December 26th). ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 1,200 yen / 60 years and older 700 yen / Junior high school students and younger 550 yen ■Location: Kamui 7-jo 18-chome, Asahikawa City For details and maps of "Inosawa Citizen Ski Resort (Asahikawa City)" please click here.
11. Hyuga Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)
Although it is small, this slope can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike. Ski and snowboard rentals are available, and snowscooting is also available. Night skiing is also recommended, enjoying the high-quality powder snow. After skiing, you can relax and enjoy a meal at Hinata Onsen.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Friday, December 12, 2025 - Sunday, March 22, 2025 Monday to Saturday and days before holidays: 10:00 to 20:30 / Sundays, holidays and December 31st: 10:00 to 16:30 ■Closed on: January 1st ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: High school students and above: 2,400 yen / Middle school students and below: 900 yen ■Address: 4095 Tayoricho, Shibetsu City For details and maps of "Hyuga Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)" please click here.
12. Kamoidake International Ski Resort (Utashinai City)
Kamoidake Ski Resort is one of the largest in the Sorachi region. With terrain suitable for a wide range of skiers, from beginners to advanced skiers, it is popular with snowboarders and cross-country skiers alike, allowing you to enjoy winter sports to your heart's content in the great outdoors. The on-site hot spring accommodation is perfect for relaxing after a day of fun in the snowy mountains.
[2025-2026 season] ■Opening hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (planned) Lift operating hours: 9:00-15:30 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Junior high school students and above: 6,000 yen / Junior high school students: 3,000 yen / Elementary school students: 2,300 yen / Tourists: 8,000 yen ■Location: 95-9 Utagami, Utashinai City For details and maps of "Kamoidake International Ski Resort (Utashinai City)" please click here.
13. Nakatonbetsu Town Kotobuki Ski Resort (Nakatonbetsu Town)
This ski resort takes advantage of the heavy snowfall environment of Nakatonbetsu Town to offer fresh powder skiing. There are a variety of courses available, from advanced, intermediate and family courses to cross-country skiing, fresh snow courses and courses for snowboarders. There is also a restaurant with a wide variety of hot dishes to warm you up after a cold day, making it a great place for families and friends to enjoy.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - March 2026 (planned) Weekdays 10:00-15:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00-15:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 1,950 yen / 60 years old and over, high school students and younger 1,200 yen ■Location: Kotobuki, Nakatonbetsu-cho, Esashi-gun For details and maps of "Nakatonbetsu Kotobuki Ski Resort (Nakatonbetsu Town)", please click here.
14. Toumayama Ski Resort (Toma Town)
The lush green Mount Toma quickly transforms into a ski slope in winter. It features a course with a maximum run length of 240m and a maximum slope of 17 degrees, as well as a free rope lift. The gentle, wide course is safe for beginner skiers and snowboarders, and there is also a special course for children to use with sleds.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - early March 2026 10:00-16:00 ■Closed: December 31st to January 2nd ■ Price: Free ■Location: Toma Town, Kamikawa District, City District 6 For more information and maps about Toumayama Ski Resort (Toma Town), please click here.
15. Kodaira Town Boyodai Ski Resort (Kodaira Town)
This ski resort has a spectacular location overlooking Kodaira city and the Sea of Japan. The excellent snow quality on the slopes makes it enjoyable for everyone from beginners to families and advanced skiers, and it's also suitable for snowboarding. There is a shop and restaurant within the lodge, so you can take a relaxing break if you get tired.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Currently preparing for opening - scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026 ・Opening hours: Monday, January 5th, 9:00am-5:00pm ・January 6th (Tuesday) - February 11th (Wednesday) 10:00-20:45 ・From Thursday, February 12th to the closing date: 13:00-20:45 ■Closed: December 31st to January 1st, and Mondays from February 2nd onwards ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (night skiing not available) Adults 2,500 yen / Junior high school students and younger 1,900 yen ■Location: 534-1 Kodaira-cho, Kodaira-cho For details and maps of "Kodaira Town Boyodai Ski Resort (Kodaira Town)" please click here.
16. Otoineppu Village
This village-run ski resort is located in Otoineppu Village, the smallest village in Hokkaido. It has beginner to advanced courses and a forest course, and snowboarders can enjoy snowboarding on all courses, making it a great spot for snowboarders. The beginner to advanced courses are also open at night, allowing you to enjoy a different view from the daytime.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Friday, December 19, 2025 - late March 2026 ・Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 9:30-16:30 ・Wednesday and Friday 13:00-20:00 *Lifts temporarily closed from 16:30-17:30 ・Saturday 9:30-20:00 *Lifts temporarily closed from 16:30-17:30 ■Closed on Mondays *Open on public holidays from 9:30 to 16:30 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 2,500 yen / Children 2,000 yen ■Address: 200-6 Otoineppu, Otoineppu Village, Nakagawa District For details and maps of "Otoineppu Village" please click here.
17. Shimokawa Ski Resort (Shimokawa)
This compact family-friendly ski resort has courses perfect for children. There is also a free ski rope lift, and many families enjoy skiing here on weekends. Although it is small, there are also three ski jumps next to the ski resort.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Late December 2025 to March 2025 (planned) 10:00-20:00 ■ Price: Free ■Address: 444-2 Minamimachi, Shimokawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun For details and maps of "Shimokawa Ski Resort (Shimokawa Town)", please click here.
18. Hokuryu Town Ski Resort (Hokuryu Town)
This ski resort was built by local residents in 1968 when members of the elementary school PTA and teachers worked together to cut down trees in the mountains, remove the roots, and level the ground. It has powder snow slopes for beginners and is open at night, making it perfect for families and those looking to improve their skills.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Late December to late February (depending on the conditions of the slopes) 10:00-20:00 *Night games: 16:00- *December 31st to January 3rd: 10:00-16:00 ■ Price: Free ■Location: Aza Hekisui, Hokuryu-cho, Uryu-gun For details and maps of "Hokuryu Town Ski Resort (Hokuryu Town)" please click here.
19. Toyotomi Onsen Ski Resort (Toyotomi Town)
Located near the hot spring resort, this ski slope is recommended for beginners and families. There are three courses: an advanced course, an intermediate course, and a beginner course, and it is equipped with night skiing facilities and lifts. On clear days, you can see Mount Rishiri, and after skiing you can enjoy the nearby Toyotomi Onsen.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Late December to mid-March 10:00-16:30 *Night games: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 17:30-20:30 ■Location: Toyotomi Town Aza Onsen For details and maps of Toyotomi Onsen Ski Resort (Toyotomi Town), please click here.
20. ASHIMOI KANKO Takaho Ski Resort (Numata Town)
A safe and comfortable slope for families. Reopened in 2022, the old single-seater lift was replaced with a two-seater lift. This is a family ski resort that can be enjoyed by beginners, but the relocation of the lift has made it a slightly different experience than before. The rest area in the lodge has also been made larger and more comfortable.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Sunday, March 1, 2026 December 20th (Sat) - February 11th (Wed) Monday - Friday 10:00-21:00 / Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00-16:00 ・Thursday, February 12th to Sunday, March 1st Monday to Friday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM / Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ■Closed on: January 1st and 2nd ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: High school students and above: 2,000 yen / Children: 1,000 yen ■Location: Takaho, Numata-cho, Uryu-gun For details and maps of "ASHIMOI KANKO Takaho Ski Resort (Numata Town)" please click here.
21. Shokanbetsudake Ski Resort (Mashike Town)
This ski slope is located in a stunning location with the silvery white Mount Shokanbetsu and the deep blue Sea of Japan. There are six courses, including a snowboard course, and everyone from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy the spectacular downhill slopes and soaring powder snow.
[2025-2026 season] ■Business hours ・Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 / Sundays and holidays 9:30-17:00 *Night games: January 9th (Fri) - Friday and Saturday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM *Until 15:00 on December 31st ・March 1st (Sun) to March 8th (Sun) (scheduled) Monday to Friday 13:00-21:00 / Saturday 10:00-21:00 / Sunday 9:30-17:00 ■Closed on: January 1st ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 2,500 yen / Children and seniors 1,500 yen ■Address: 698-1 Sokanzawa, Mashike-cho, Mashike-gun For more information and maps about Shokanbetsudake Ski Resort (Mashike Town), please click here.
22. Asahi Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)
This ski resort allows snowboarders to ski down the entire slope, making it a fun place for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. There are two courses, Course A and Course B. The resort is fully equipped with lighting so you can enjoy night skiing, and the Asahi Alpine Ski Tournament is held here in early February.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 Tuesday-Friday 13:00-21:00 / Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 9:00-17:00 December 30th and January 2nd-3rd: 10:00-16:00 / March 1st onwards: Weekdays: 16:00-21:00 *Business hours may change when school is in use ■Closed: December 31st, January 1st, and every Monday (except public holidays) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: High school students and above: 1,400 yen / Middle school students and below: 700 yen ■Address: 6656 Asahi-cho Chuo, Shibetsu City Click here for details and maps of "Asahi Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)"
*All information listed is current as of December 2025. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
