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Recommended 22 ski resorts in the suburbs of Asahikawa and northern Hokkaido area for 2024-2025. Enjoy various snow qualities and courses!
The suburbs of Asahikawa and the northern Hokkaido area have early snowfall, and there are many ski resorts that open early in Hokkaido. During the long season, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy a variety of snow quality, and courses that take advantage of the geographical location are also an attraction. In this issue, we will introduce ski resorts where you can enjoy abundant snow quality and courses!
- Comey Ski Rinks (Asahikawa City)
- Pippu Ski Resort (Pippu Town)
- Asahikawa Santa Present Park (Asahikawa City)
- Nayoro Pyashiris Ski Resort (Nayoro City)
- Horotachi Ski Resort (Horokanai Town)
- Wassamu-cho Higashiyama Ski Resort (Wassamu Town)
- Tenmouzan Ski Resort (Rishiri Town)
- Edasai Town Mikasa Ski Resort (Edasai Town)
- Haboro Citizens Ski Resort Biyu (Haboro Town)
- Inosawa Citizen's Ski Resort (Asahikawa City)
- Hyuga Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)
- Kamoidake International Ski Resort (Utashinai City)
- Nakatombetsu Kotobuki Ski Resort (Nakatombetsu Town)
- Tomayama Ski Resort (Toma Town)
- Kodairadai Ski Resort (Kodaira Town)
- Otoifuji Ski Resort (Otoishifu Village)
- Shimokawa Ski Resort (Shimokawa Town)
- Hokuryu Ski Resort (Hokuryu Town)
- Toyotomi Onsen Ski Resort (Toyotomi Town)
- ASHIMOI KANKO Takaho Ski Resort (Numata Town)
- Shotsambetsu-dake Ski Resort (Masuge Town)
- Asahi Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)
1. Comey Ski Rinks (Asahikawa City)
Comey Ski Rinks is a ski resort with an elevation difference of 600 meters and the longest course of 4,000 meters. In addition to pressurized courses, there are 8 varied courses including bump courses and deep snow courses, which can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike. A full lineup of rental equipment is available, so don't worry if you come empty-handed or forget something. There are also three areas where you can eat and drink while enjoying the view of the slopes.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Saturday, December 21 - Monday, March 31, 2025 (tentative) 9:00-17:00
Fees: Adults 5,300 yen / 65 years old and over 4,500 yen / Elementary school students and children under 12 1,800 yen
Location: 112 Nishigaoka, Kamui-cho, Asahikawa City
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2. Pippu Ski Resort (Pippu Town)
Pippu Ski Resort overlooks the Kamikawa Basin with the Daisetsuzan mountain range, known as the roof of Hokkaido, in the background. It boasts the largest slopes in northern Hokkaido, with 9 courses of various variations to satisfy everyone from beginners to experienced skiers. You can enjoy smooth powder snow while feeling the vast nature.
Open: Mid-December to mid-December.
Operating hours: Mid-December to Sunday, March 23, 2025 (tentative)
Fees: 1-day lift ticket: 3,800 yen for junior high school students and older / 2,800 yen for elementary school students and younger, 60 years old and older
Location: No. 17, Kita 7 line, Pibu-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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3. Asahikawa Santa Present Park (Asahikawa City)
This ski area is easily accessible from JR Asahikawa Station. The park is equipped with a variety of courses, from easy courses for beginners to advanced and experienced skiers. A full range of rental equipment is available, including wear and accessories. In addition to skis and boards, sleds and snow scoots are also available. Night skiing with a panoramic view of Asahikawa city at night is also recommended.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Usually from early December to late March of the following year, 9:00 - 21:00
Fees: Lift all-day ticket (9:00-16:00) 4,100 yen for junior high school students and older / 3,200 yen for elementary school students and younger
Location: 555-2, Tomioka, Kamii-machi, Asahikawa City
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4. Nayoro Pyashiri Ski Resort (Nayoro City)
Pyashiri Ski Resort has a reputation for having the best snow quality in Japan, and with nine different types of courses, you can choose the level of difficulty that suits you best, or just enjoy the snow the way you feel and the quality of the day. Not only can you enjoy skiing and snowboarding, but if you are lucky, you may even be able to see the sun pillar phenomenon.
Season 2024-2025.
Operating hours: Thursday, December 12 - Sunday, March 23, 2025 (scheduled) 9:00 - 16:30
Night skiing: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from December 19 (Thu) to February 28 (Fri), 2025 from 16:30 to 20:30
Fees: High school students and older: 3,900 yen / 60 years old and older: 2,500 yen / Free for junior high school students and younger
Location: Nisshin, Nayoro City
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5. Kunisetsu Horotachi Ski Resort (Horokanai Town)
A popular ski resort for beginners and experts alike, with an environment blessed with nature and steep slopes that are extremely rewarding to ski. As one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Hokkaido, there is ample snowfall, and the nighttime snowfall in Horokanai Town provides smooth, fluffy powder snow that contains almost no moisture. There are four courses ranging from beginner to advanced, and the slopes, which are left unpaved, are truly a powder freak's paradise.
Open from December to December, 2024-2025 season.
Operating hours: December through March 2025 (scheduled) 9:00-16:00
Fees: Adults: 3,500 yen / Junior high school and high school students: 2,600 yen / Elementary school students: 2,100 yen
Location: Horokanai-cho, Horokanai-cho, Uryu-gun
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6. Wassamu-cho Higashiyama Ski Resort (Wassamu Town)
Located between Asahikawa City and Nayoro City, Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort offers powder snow slopes. The courses are suitable for both beginner and advanced skiers, and the forest course from the second lift is a dynamic and powerful course. The access to the resort is very convenient as it is only about 5 minutes from the Wassamu Exit of the expressway.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Usually from early December to mid-March of the following year 10:00 - 20:00
Operating hours vary depending on the season and the day of the week.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket (reference: 2023-2024 season) Adults 2,000 yen / Elementary school students 1,400 yen
Location: Aza-Hinode, Wassamu-cho
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Temmozan Ski Resort (Rishiri Town)
This is the only ski resort in Rishiri Town where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan from the top and even see Rebun Island on a clear day. The resort is equipped with night lighting, so you can enjoy night skiing.
Season 2024-2025
Business hours: December to March of the following year 9:00 - 21:00
Opening hours vary depending on the day of the week.
Season ticket (reference: 2023-2024 season) Adult 4,000 yen / Daytime/ Night skiing Adult 300 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: Free
Location: Kutsugata Tanetomi-cho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido
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8. Mikasa Ski Resort (Edasai-cho)
A ski resort where you can enjoy the view of drift ice spreading white below you. From early February, when the drift ice comes in contact with the shore, you can enjoy skiing amidst the unique scenery of a town facing the Sea of Okhotsk. The appeal of the resort is its various course designs, from long beginner courses to advanced courses with slopes of 26 degrees.
Season 2024-2025
Hours of operation: Late December through late March of the following year 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Night skiing: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 17:00 to 20:30
Fees: 1-day lift ticket (9:30-16:00) 1,630 yen for adults and high school students / 810 yen for elementary and junior high school students
Location: 7020-1 Kitasaiwai-cho, Edasaiwai-cho, Edasai-gun
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9.Haboro Ski Resort Biyu (Haboro Town)
Haboro Ski Area "Byu" has two courses with a view of the wide Sea of Japan and beautiful winter scenery. The courses are suitable for beginners to intermediate skiers and snowboarders, and there is also a slope for sledding and other activities. The night skiing is also available, and the night view from the top is truly spectacular, making it a great place for friends and family, as well as for lovers on a date.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Late December to mid-March of the following year 10:00 - 21:00
Hours of operation vary depending on the season and the day of the week.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket (reference: 2023-2024): High school students and older: 2,500 yen / Junior high school students and younger: 1,300 yen
Location: 405-1, Aza-Chuo, Haboro-cho, Tomamae-gun
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10. Inosawa Civic Ski Area (Asahikawa City)
Inosawa Shimin Ski Resort is the only citizen ski resort operating in Asahikawa City. Located just 20 minutes by car from the center of Asahikawa and right next to the residential area of Kamii, it is easily accessible and has been a favorite of citizens for many years. The course is suitable for beginners and children, making it the perfect place for first-time skiers and those who are not yet accustomed to skiing to practice.
Season 2024-2025.
Operating hours: Usually from late December to late February of the following year, 10:00-16:00
Fees: 1-day lift ticket (reference: 2023-2024 season): Adults 1,200 yen / 60 years and older 700 yen / Junior high school students and younger 550 yen
Location: Kamii 7jo 18-chome, Asahikawa City
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11. Hyuga Ski Area (Shibetsu City)
Although small in size, the slopes can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike. Ski and snowboard rentals are available, and snow scooting is also possible. Night skiing in the fine powder snow is also recommended. After skiing, you can enjoy a meal and heal your tired body at Hyuga Onsen.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Usually from early December to late March of the following year
Fees: 1-day lift ticket: High school students and older: 2,400 yen / Junior high school students and younger: 900 yen
Location: 4095 Tayori-cho, Shibetsu-shi
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Kamoi-dake International Ski Resort (Utashinai City)
Kamoidake is one of the largest ski resorts in the Sorachi region. The terrain, which is suitable for both beginners and advanced skiers, is popular among skiers, snowboarders, and cross-country skiers, who can enjoy winter sports in the great outdoors. The hot spring accommodations attached to the resort are the perfect place to relax after a long day of fun in the snow.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Saturday, December 7 - Saturday, March 31 (tentative)
Fees: Lift 1 day: Junior high school students and older: 4,000 yen / 60 years old and older: 3,600 yen / Elementary school students: 2,300 yen
Location: 95-9 Aza-Utagami, Utashinai City
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13. Nakatombetsu Kotobuki Ski Resort (Nakatombetsu Town)
Taking advantage of the heavy snowfall in Nakatombetsu Town, you can experience fresh powder skiing. There are various courses such as advanced, intermediate, family, cross-country, fresh snow, and board-only courses. There is also a cafeteria with a variety of warm menus that are great for cold bodies, and can be enjoyed by families and friends alike.
Season: 2024-2025
Operating hours: Saturday, December 12 - late March 2025 (scheduled) Weekdays 10:00 - 15:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 9:00)
Fees: 1-day lift ticket Adults 1,950 yen / 60 years old and over, high school students and younger 1,200 yen
Location: Aza Kotobuki, Nakatombetsu-cho, Edasaki-gun
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14.Mt. Toma Ski Resort (Toma Town)
The lush greenery of Mt. Toma is transformed into slopes in winter. The longest run is 240 meters, with a maximum slope of 17 degrees, and there is a free rope lift. The gentle and wide course is safe for beginner skiers and snowboarders, and there is also a sledding course for children.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Late December through early March of the following year, 10:00-16:00
Fee: Free of charge
Location: Toma Town, Kamikawa-gun
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15. Kodaira Moyodai Ski Resort (Kodaira Town)
The location overlooking Kodaira City and the Sea of Japan is a ski resort with a spectacular view. Snowboarding is also possible on the slopes with excellent snow quality that is suitable for beginners, families, and advanced skiers. There is a store and a cafeteria in the lodge, so you can take a rest when you get tired.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Usually from late December to March of the following year
Fare: 1-day lift ticket (night skiing not available / Ref: 2023-2024 season) Adult 2,500 yen / Junior high school student and under 1,900 yen
Location: 534-1, Kodaira-cho, Kodaira-cho
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16. Otoifuji Ski Resort (Otoishifu Village)
This village-run ski resort is located in Otoeishifu Village, the smallest village in Hokkaido. There are beginner to advanced courses and forest courses, and snowboarders will be happy to know that all courses are open to snowboarders. The beginner to advanced courses are open for night skiing, so you can enjoy a different view than in the daytime.
Season 2024-2025
Hours of operation: December through late March of the following year, 9:30-20:00
Operating hours vary depending on the day of the week.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket (reference: 2023-2024 season): Adults: 2,500 yen / Children: 2,000 yen
Location: 200-6, Otoishiwu, Otoishiwu-mura, Nakagawa-gun
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17. Shimokawa Ski Resort (Shimokawa Town)
A compact family-oriented ski resort with courses that are perfect for children. With free ski rope lifts, many families enjoy skiing on holidays. Although small, there are also three ski jumps next to the ski slope.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Usually from early December to March of the following year 10:00-21:00
■Fee: Free of charge
Location: 444-2 Minamimachi, Shimokawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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18. Hokuryu Ski Resort (Hokuryu Town)
The town's handmade ski resort was established in 1968 by elementary school PTA members and teachers who worked together to cut down trees on the mountain, remove the roots, and clear the land. It has powder snow slopes for beginner skiers and is open for night skiing, making it perfect for families and for practicing to improve skills.
Open for the 2024-2025 season.
Operating hours: Usually mid-December to late March of the following year, 10:00-20:00 *Night skiing: 16:00~.
Fee：Free of charge
Location: Hekisui, Hokuryu-cho, Amaryu-gun
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19. Toyotomi Onsen Ski Resort (Toyotomi Town)
Recommended for beginners and families, this ski resort is located near the hot spring resort area. There are three courses: an advanced course, an intermediate course, and a beginner course, and night skiing facilities and lifts are also available. On a clear day, Mt. Rishiri can be seen from the slopes, and after skiing, visitors can enjoy the nearby Toyotomi Onsen hot springs.
Season 2024-2025
Business hours: Usually from the end of December to the middle of March of the following year. 10:00-16:30
Night skiing: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 17:30-20:30
Location：Aza Onsen, Toyotomi Town
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20. ASHIMOI KANKO Takaho Ski Resort (Numata Town)
A safe and comfortable family oriented ski slope, reopening in 2022 with a two-seater lift instead of the aging single-seater lift. This is a family ski area that can be enjoyed by beginners and up, but with the relocation of the lifts, it has a slightly different feel than in the past. The rest area at the lodge is also more spacious and comfortable.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Late December through early March of the following year
Closed: January 1 and 2
Fees: 1-day lift ticket (reference: 2023-2024 season): High school students and older: 1,500 yen / Children: 750 yen
Location: Takaho, Numata-cho, Amaryu-gun
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21. Mt. Shotsambetsu Ski Resort (Masuge Town)
The slopes are located in an outstanding location with the silvery white Mt. There are six courses, including a snowboard course, and both beginners and advanced skiers can enjoy the dynamic downhill runs and soaring powder snow.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Late December through mid-March of the following year, Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00 (night skiing ~21:00) / Sundays and holidays 9:30-17:00
Fees: 1-day lift ticket (reference: 2023-2024 season): Adults: 2,500 yen / Children and seniors: 1,500 yen
Location: 698-1, Shotsamusawa, Masuge-cho, Masuge-gun
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22. Asahi Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)
Asahi Ski Resort (Shibetsu City) is a ski resort for beginners and experts alike, where snowboarding is allowed on all slopes, and there are two different courses, A Course and B Course. The resort is equipped with lighting facilities so that night skiing can be enjoyed, and the Asahi Alpine Ski Competition is held in early February.
Season 2024-2025
Operating hours: Usually from late December to late March of the following year
Tuesday-Friday 13:00-21:00 / Weekends and holidays 9:00-17:00
*Varies depending on the season.
Closed: December 31, January 1, and every Monday (except holidays)
Fees: 1-day lift ticket: 1,400 yen for high school students and older / 700 yen for junior high school students and younger
Location: 6656 Chuo, Asahi-machi, Shibetsu City
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All information is current as of December 2024.
All information is subject to change. Please check the official website for details.
