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22 recommended ski resorts in Asahikawa and the northern Hokkaido area!
1. camui Ski Rinks (Asahikawa City)
2 . Pippu Ski Resort (Pippu Town )
3. Asahikawa Santa Present Park (Asahikawa City)
Nayoro Pyashirisu Ski Resort (Nayoro City)
5 . Kokuseki Horotachi Ski Resort (Horokanai Town )
6 . Wassamu-cho Higashiyama Ski Resort (Wassamu Town )
Temmozan Ski Resort (Rishiri Town )
Mikasa Ski Resort in Edasai Town (Edasai Town )
Haboro Citizens Ski Resort Biyu (Haboro Town)
10. Inosawa Citizen's Ski Resort (Asahikawa City)
11. Hyuga Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)
Kamoidake International Ski Resort (Utashinai City)
13. Nakatombetsu Kotobuki Ski Resort (Nakatombetsu Town )
Toumayama Ski Resort (Toma Town )
15. Kodairadai Ski Resort (Kodaira Town )
16 . Otowifuji Ski Resort (Otowishifu Village)
Shimokawa Ski Resort (Shimokawa Town )
18. Hokuryu Ski Resort (Hokuryu Town )
19 . abundance hot spring ski resort (Toyotomi Town )
20. ASHIMOI KANKO Takaho Ski Resort (Numata Town )
21 . Shotsambetsu-dake Ski Resort (Masuge Town )
22. Asahi Ski Resort (Shibetsu City)
1. comey ski links (Asahikawa City)
Comey Ski Rinks is a ski resort with an elevation gain of 600 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 2023-2024
Operating hours: Wednesday, December 20 - Late March 2024 9:00-17:00
Fare: 1-day lift ticket Adult 3,800 yen / 60 years old and over 3,200 yen / 12 years old and under 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 in a variety of variations to satisfy everyone from beginners to experienced skiers. You can enjoy smooth powder snow while feeling the vast nature.
Season 2023-2024
Business hours: Saturday, December 16, 2023 - Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:00 - 21:00
No night skiing from March.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 3,200 yen / 60 years old and over, elementary school students and younger 2,300 yen
Location: Kita 7 Line 17, Pibu-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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3. Asahikawa Santa Present Park (Asahikawa City)
This ski resort 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.
[2023-2024 Season
Operating hours: Thursday, December 21 - Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:00 - 21:00
Fees: Lift all-day ticket (9:00-16:00) Adults 3,200 yen / Elementary school students and under 1,500 yen
Location: 555-2, Tomioka, Kamii-machi, Asahikawa-shi, Asahikawa
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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 2023-2024.
Operating hours: Thursday, December 21 - Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:00 - 16:30
Night skiing: Open - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 24, 2024 (Sat.) 16:30-20:30
Fees: 1-day lift ticket Adults 3,900 yen / 60 years and older 2,500 yen / Free for junior high school students and younger
Location: Nisshin, Nayoro City
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5. Kokuseki 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 for the 2023-2024 season.
Operating hours: December 17 (Sun.) - Late March 2024 9:00 - 16:00
Fees: One-day lift ticket: Adults and junior high school students: 2,400 yen / Children: 1,800 yen
Location: 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 dynamic and powerful. The access to the resort is very convenient as it is only 5 minutes from the Wassamu Exit of the expressway.
Season 2023-2024
Operating hours: Tuesday, December 19 - Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:00 - 20:00
Operating hours may vary depending on the season and the day of the week.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket 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.
Regular season
Business hours: December through March of the following year 9:00 - 21:00
Opening hours vary depending on the day of the week.
Season ticket: Adult 4,000 yen / Daytime/ Night skiing ticket: 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.
Regular season
Business hours: Late December to late March of the following year 9:30-16:00
Night skiing: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 17:00-20:30
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 2023-2024
Business hours: Thursday, December 28 - Sunday, March 10, 2024 10:00 - 21:00
Hours of operation vary depending on the season and the day of the week.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket Adults 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.
[2023-2024 season].
Operating hours: Saturday, December 23 to late February 10:00-16:00
Fees: Adults 1,200 yen / 60 years old and over 700 yen / Junior high school students and under 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 2023-2024
Business hours: Friday, December 15 - Late March 2024 10:00 - 20:30
Operating hours vary depending on the season.
Fare: 1-day lift ticket Adult 1,900 yen / Junior high school student and under 800 yen
Location: 4095 Tajo-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 can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike, is popular among skiers, snowboarders, and cross-country skiers, who can enjoy winter sports to the fullest in the great outdoors. A snowboard park is scheduled to be newly established this season. The hot spring accommodations attached to the resort are the perfect place to relax after a long day of fun in the snow.
Season 2023-2024
Operating hours: Saturday, December 16 - Late March 2024
Lift fee: 1 day Adult 3,400 yen / 65 years old and over 3,000 yen / Elementary school students and under 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 wide variety of warm menus that are great for cold bodies.
Season: December 23, 2023-2024
Operating hours: Saturday, December 23 - Late March, 2024 Weekdays 10:00 - 15:00 (Weekends 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. There is also a sledding course for children.
Regular season
Operating hours: Late December to early March of the following year 10:00-16:00
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 can be enjoyed by 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 2023-2024
Operating hours: Monday, December 25 - early March 2024
Operating hours vary depending on the season.
Fees: One-day lift ticket (night skiing not available) Adults 2,500 yen / Junior high school students 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 2023-2024
Business hours: Friday, December 15 - Late March 2024 9:30 - 20:00
Operating hours vary depending on the day of the week.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket Adult 2,500 yen / Child 2,000 yen
Location: 200-6, Otoishiwu, Otoishiwu-mura, Nakagawa-gun
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17. Shimokawa Ski Resort (Shimokawa Town)
This compact family-friendly ski resort is only a minute or two away from the bottom, but the courses are perfect for children. There is a free ski rope lift, and many families enjoy skiing on weekends and holidays. There are also three ski jumps next to the ski slope.
[Regular year
Operating hours: Early December through March of the following year 10:00-21:00
Fees: 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 2023-2024 season.
Operating hours: Monday, December 25 - late March 2024, 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.
Regular season
Business hours: End of December to mid-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 Takoho 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 the relocation of the lifts has given it a slightly different feel. The rest area at the lodge is also more spacious and comfortable.
Season 2023-2024
Operating hours: Saturday, December 23 - Sunday, March 3, 2024
Operating hours vary depending on the season and the day of the week.
Fare: 1-day lift ticket Adult 1,500 yen / Child 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: December 27, 2023-2024
Operating hours: Wednesday, December 27 - mid-March 10:00-17:00
(*Depends on the day of the week and night skiing operation.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket Adults 2,500 yen / Children and seniors 1,500 yen
Location: 698-1, Shotsamusawa, Mashige-cho, Mashige-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 2023-2024
Operating hours: December 24 (Sun.) - Late March 2024 9:00 - 21:00
*Varies depending on the day of the week and time of year.
Fees: 1-day lift ticket: 1,200 yen for high school students and older / 600 yen for junior high school students and younger
Location: 6656 Chuo, Asahi-cho, Shibetsu City
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All information is current as of December 2023.
All information is subject to change. Please check the official website for details.
