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[2024-2025 Edition] 20 recommended ski resorts throughout Hokkaido! We've picked 4 representative ski resorts for each area.
Winter sports in Hokkaido are now in full swing! Domingo is introducing recommended ski resorts in each area of the prefecture in five articles. Each ski resort is attractive, taking advantage of its location, but this time we have compiled a list of the most representative ski resorts in the entire Hokkaido area. Please use this as a reference whether you want to check the local ski resort information or if you want to go a little further away and try a different ski resort than usual.
■ 4 ski resorts near Sapporo
- Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Sapporo City)
- Sapporo Teine (Sapporo City)
- Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (Sapporo City)
- Kiroro Snow World (Akaigawa Village)
- Niseko Village Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
- Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
- Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (Kutchan Town)
- Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu Village)
- Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)
- Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)
- Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)
- Mount Racey Ski Resort (Yubari City)
(If you already know where you want to go, please check the ski resort information for each area here .)
If you want to ski or snowboard near Sapporo
1. Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Sapporo City)
Located near Jozankei Onsen, this comprehensive ski resort boasts some of the best powder snow in Hokkaido and a vast slope. There are seven courses in total, making it a great place for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. For moguls, there is a downhill course with a maximum slope of 30 degrees, and for snowboarders, there are jumps such as table tops, as well as a snow park where you can have fun on sleds and tubes.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours ・Normal period: December 1st (Sunday) to March 31st (Monday), 2025 (scheduled) Weekdays 9:00-17:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:30-17:00 ・Spring period: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (tentative) 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket Adults 5,800 yen (Spring period 5,300 yen) / 60 years old and over 4,800 yen / 65 years old and over 4,500 yen / Junior and high school students 3,800 yen / Elementary school students 2,800 yen / Preschoolers free ■Address: 937 Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo For details and maps of "Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Sapporo City)" please click here
2. Sapporo Teine (Sapporo City)
This comprehensive leisure facility is located on Mt. Teine, and in winter the entire mountain becomes a ski resort. The "Women's Giant Slalom Course" and "Men's and Women's Slalom Course", which were the stage for the Sapporo Olympics in 1972 (Showa 47), are courses that any skier would want to try at least once. The course that starts from the Olympic flame, which still remains today, gives you the feeling of jumping into Ishikari Bay, and there are a variety of attractive courses, including a beginner's course that is up to 6km long and a challenging course that steeply descends through the forest.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours ・Highland Zone: December 1st (Sunday) to May 6th, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-16:00 ・Olympia Zone: Opening sequentially until March 30, 2025 (Sunday) 9:00-20:00 *Operating times vary depending on the lift and gondola. ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (regular season) Adults 8,200 yen / Ages 60 and over, high school students, and junior high school students 7,000 yen / Elementary school students and younger 5,200 yen *Prices vary depending on the time of use. ■Address: 593 Teine Honmachi, Teine Ward, Sapporo City Click here for details and map information on "Sapporo Teine (Sapporo City)"
3. Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (Sapporo City)
Located near the center of Sapporo, this ski resort is open until 10pm, so you can easily drop by after work. It has a total of 17 courses, from gentle slopes for families to the FIS-certified mogul course, which was the venue for the 2017 Sapporo Asian Winter Games, and the largest half-pipe in Japan. At WakuWaku Snow Land, located in a safe area separate from the general slopes, you can enjoy various snow activities such as tubing, and even tourists and children who have never skied before can have fun.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours ・December 15th (Sunday) to late March 2025 ・WakuWaku Snow Land: Early January 2025 (planned) 10:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 6,300 yen / Junior high school students and younger 4,500 yen / Night skiing (from 16:00) 2,000 yen ■Location: 410 Bankei, Chuo-ku, Sapporo For details and maps of "Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (Sapporo City)" please click here
4. Kiroro Snow World (Akaigawa Village)
Kiroro Snow World is blessed with pure powder snow that piles up almost every day. The two mountain ridges are equipped with a variety of slopes for beginners to advanced skiers, and winter leisure activities covered in pure white snow are exceptional. The appeal of Kiroro Snow World is not limited to snow, skiing, and snowboarding, but there are many other activities you can enjoy.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours First skiing: December 2nd (Monday) to December 13th (Friday) 8:30am-4:15pm ・High season: December 14th (Saturday) to April 6th (Sunday), 2025, 8:30am to 4:45pm Spring season: April 7th (Monday) to May 6th (Tuesday) 8:30-15:45 Night games: Saturday, December 14th to Sunday, April 6th, 2025 (scheduled) until 7:00 p.m. ■Price ・First time skiing, spring season: Adults 5,000 yen / 65 years and older, 13-18 years old 4,700 yen / 6-12 years old 3,300 yen ・High season: Adults 8,000 yen / 65 years and older, 13-18 years old 7,000 yen / 6-12 years old 4,400 yen ■Address: 128-1 Tokiwa, Akaigawa Village, Yoichi District For details and maps of "Kiroro Snow World (Akaigawa Village)" please click here
*For more information on ski resorts near Sapporo, click here
If you want to ski or snowboard near Niseko
1. Niseko Village Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
Niseko Village Ski Resort in Annupuri is a mecca for world-class powder snow. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, you can enjoy a variety of activities such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and snow rafting amid the spectacular views of Mt. Yotei. Another popular experience is watching farm horses, known as "working horses," pull snow tubes.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours ・Early Season: Saturday, November 30th (scheduled) - Friday, December 13th, 8:30-16:00 Regular season: December 14th (Saturday) to March 23rd, 2025 (Sunday) 8:30am-7:00pm (nighttime operation period) ・Spring Season 1: March 24th (Monday) to March 31st (Monday) 8:30am to 4:30pm ・Spring Season 2: April 1st (Tue) to April 6th (Sun) 9:00-16:00 ■Price ・Regular season: Adults 8,800 yen / Junior high school students and those aged 65 and over 7,400 yen / 4-12 years old 5,200 yen ・Early and spring season: Adults 6,100 yen / Junior high school students and those aged 65 and over 5,100 yen / 4-12 years old 3,600 yen ■ Location: Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko Town, Abuta District Click here for details and maps of "Niseko Village Ski Resort (Niseko Town)"
2. Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort is attractive for its spacious courses that even beginners can enjoy with peace of mind. You can enjoy the finest powder snow, and there are many hidden restaurants and quaint hot springs in the surrounding area, so you can ski at your leisure. Many skiers visit this ski resort to enjoy Niseko's winter in a different way from the Hirafu area.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours ・Early Season: Saturday, November 30th (scheduled) - Friday, December 13th, 8:30-16:00 Regular season: Saturday, December 14th to Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, 8:30am to 7:30pm ・Spring Season: March 24th (Monday) to April 6th (Sunday) 8:30am to 4:30pm ・Final Season: April 7th (Monday) to May 6th (Tuesday) 9:00-16:00 ■Price ・Early and spring season: Adults 6,200 yen / 65 years and older and junior high school students 4,700 yen / 4 to 12 years old 4,100 yen ・Regular season: Adults 7,000 yen / 65 years old and over and junior high school students 5,300 yen / 4 to 12 years old 4,600 yen ・Final season: Adults 5,200 yen / 65 years old and over and junior high school students 4,200 yen / 4 to 12 years old 3,700 yen ■Address: 485 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun Click here for details and maps of "Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort (Niseko Town)"
3. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (Kutchan Town)
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu is a ski resort with over 20 different courses, where you can enjoy skiing while looking out at Mt. Yotei, one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. The dynamic courses with a maximum elevation difference of 940m, the abundant snow volume, and the quality of the powder snow attract many skiers and snowboarders from both Japan and overseas. Another attraction is that you can enjoy skiing until around Golden Week every year.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours ・Early Season: Saturday, November 30th to Friday, December 13th ・Regular season: Saturday, December 14th to Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 ・Spring Season: Scheduled for March 24th (Monday) to March 31st (Sunday) ■Price ・Early & Spring Season: Adults 6,700 yen / Junior high school students and 65 years old 5,700 yen / 4 to 12 years old 4,000 yen ・Regular season: Adults 9,500 yen / Junior high school students and 65 years old 8,100 yen / 4 to 12 years old 5,700 yen ■Address: Niseko Hirafu 1-jo 2-chome 9-1, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun For details and maps of "Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (Kutchan Town)" please click here
4. Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu Village)
It is a huge ski resort with three mountains: West Mountain, East Mountain, and Mount Isola. With 37 courses and a total run length of 42 kilometers, it is the largest in Hokkaido. There is also a gondola that connects the east and west mountains across the national highway, so you can enjoy a variety of runs. From the summit of Mount Isola, the most popular area, you can see Lake Toya and Mount Usu, and in front of you, you can see the majestic Mount Yotei, so you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding while also enjoying the scenery.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours ・First ski season ①: Saturday, November 23rd (scheduled) to Friday, December 13th ・First skiing season ②: December 14th (Saturday) to December 20th (Friday) ・Regular season: Saturday, December 21st to Sunday, March 16th ・Spring ski season: March 17th (Mon) to March 30th (Sun) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: 19 years old and over 14,500 yen / 65 years old and over, junior and senior high school students 10,800 yen / 4-12 years old 7,200 yen *Prices vary depending on the time of use. ■Address: 13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu Village, Abuta District Click here for details and map information on "Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu Village)"
*For more information on ski resorts in the Niseko and southern Hokkaido areas, click here
If you want to ski or snowboard near Furano
1. Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)
Furano Ski Resort continues to be loved by many skiers as a ski resort where you can enjoy a wide variety of courses, a wide range of slopes, and the best snow quality. It is divided into two areas: the "Furano Zone" where you can enjoy long courses, and the "Kitanomine Zone" with its wide variety of slopes. In addition to lifts, it is also equipped with a 6-seater gondola and a 101-seater ropeway. Whether you want to enjoy refreshing skiing or hone your skills, you can enjoy winter sports in comfort.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours First skiing: December 1st (Sun) to December 6th (Fri) 8:30am to sunset or closing time ・Normal hours: Saturday, December 7th to Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, 8:30am to sunset or closing time Spring skiing: March 24th (Monday) to May 6th (Tuesday) 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・First time skiing, spring skiing: Adults 6,000 yen / 60 years and older 5,500 yen / Free for elementary school students and younger ・Regular admission: Adults 7,500 yen / 60 years and older 6,900 yen / Free for elementary school students and younger ■Location: Nakagoryo, Furano City Click here for details and map information on "Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)"
2. Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)
Asahidake is known for its expansive white world and high-quality powder snow, and skiers and snowboarders from all over the world come to enjoy mountain skiing. The Asahidake Ropeway is also in operation during the winter, taking skiers up to 1,600m in place of a ski lift. The light, flying snow and fantastic natural phenomena such as diamond dust and sun pillars can be enjoyed, making this a place that is extremely popular with outdoor enthusiasts.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: December 24th (Tuesday) - May 2025 (tentative) ■ Ropeway operating hours: ・Availability begins from Friday, February 28, 2025, 9:00 to 15:40 (last outbound train) March 1st (Sat) to 15th (Sat) 9:00-16:00 (last downbound train) ・March 16th (Sun) - May 11th (Sun) 9:00-17:00 (last downbound train) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Junior high school students and above 6,200 yen / Children 4,200 yen *From March 16th: Junior high school students and above 5,600 yen / Children 3,900 yen ■Location: Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun Click here for details and maps of "Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)"
3. Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort is a representative Hokkaido mountain ski resort located on the northeastern slope of Mt. Kurodake and can be accessed by ropeway from Sounkyo Onsen town. It is well-known for the spectacular views of Mt. Daisetsu and the high-quality snow. The season is long, running until mid-May, so you can ski for more than half the year, and Sounkyo, the base for skiers, is a first-class hot spring resort in Hokkaido, so you can enjoy a luxurious après-ski experience.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: December 4th (Wed) (tentative) - January 3rd, 2025 (Fri) 9:00-15:20 / March 8th (Sat) - May 6th (Tue) (tentative) 9:00-15:20 *Maintenance suspension: Saturday, January 4, 2025 to Friday, March 7, 2025 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 4,300 yen / Elementary school students 2,150 yen ■Location: Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun Click here for details and maps of "Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)"
4. Mount Racey Ski Resort (Yubari City)
This ski resort offers a spectacular view of Sapporo and the Sea of Japan from the summit. The slopes boast the longest run of 3,500m and the steepest gradient of 45°, and offer high-quality powder snow. With a diverse range of course layouts, skiers and snowboarders from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. There are also plenty of activities such as a freestyle park and pole course, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy serious skiing.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: December 10th (Tuesday) to March 30th (Sunday), 2025 (tentative) 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 6,000 yen / Seniors and junior and senior high school students 5,100 yen / Elementary school students 3,000 yen ■Address: 2-4 Suehiro, Yubari City Click here for details and maps of "Mount Racey Ski Resort (Yubari City)"
*For more information on ski resorts near Furano, click here
If you want to ski or snowboard in the Asahikawa area or the northern Hokkaido area
1. Kamui Ski Links (Asahikawa City)
Kamui Ski Links is a ski resort that boasts an elevation difference of 600m and a longest course of 4,000m. There are eight courses with a variety of courses, including groomed courses, mogul courses, and deep snow courses, and there are seven gondolas and pair lifts. There is also a wide range of rental equipment, so it is a spot where you can enjoy winter sports comfortably.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 14th to Monday, March 31st, 2025 (tentative) 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 Click here for details and maps of "Kamui Ski Links (Asahikawa City)"
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. It boasts the largest slope in northern Hokkaido, with nine courses with a wide variety of options to satisfy everyone from beginners to veterans. You can enjoy the smooth powder snow while feeling the vastness of nature.
[2024-2025 season] ■Opening hours: December 13th (Friday) to March 23rd, 2025 (Sunday) 9:00-16:00 / Nighttime (until the end of February) 16:00-20:30 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Junior high school students and above: 3,800 yen / 60 years old and above, elementary school students and below: 2,800 yen ■Location: No. 17, Kita 7-sen, Hifu-cho, Kamikawa-gun Click here for details and maps of "Pippu Ski Resort (Pippu Town)"
3. Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Resort (Nayoro City)
Piyashiri Ski Resort is known 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 according to 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.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: Thursday, December 12th to Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 (tentative) 9:00-16:30 * Night games: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from December 19th (Thursday) to February 28th (Friday), 2025, 16:30-20:30 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (night skiing not available) High school students and older: 3,900 yen / 60 years and older: 2,500 yen / Junior high school students and younger: Free ■Location: Nisshin, Nayoro City Click here for details and maps of "Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Resort (Nayoro City)"
4. Horokanai National Ski Resort
This ski resort is popular with advanced skiers due to its blessed natural environment and challenging steep slopes. The snow is dry and fluffy, with almost no moisture due to the night freeze, so you can enjoy winter sports. As it is one of the snowiest areas in Hokkaido, there is ample snowfall and there are four courses ranging from beginner to advanced. The slopes, which still have ungroomed snow, are a powder freak's paradise.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: December 20th (Friday) - March 2025 (planned) 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 County For details and maps of "Horotachi National Ski Resort (Horokanai Town)" please click here
*For more information on ski resorts in the Asahikawa and northern Hokkaido areas, click here
If you want to ski or snowboard in the Eastern Hokkaido area
1. Utara National Lake Akan Ski Resort (Kushiro City)
This ski resort is attractive for its beautiful location overlooking Mount Oakan and Lake Akan. The slopes, which have excellent snow quality, have two courses: a beginner/intermediate course and an advanced course. The board park, which has a wide variety of items, is particularly popular with snowboarders. At the kids' park, families with small children can enjoy sledding and playing in the snow, so the ski resort is crowded with a wide range of people every year, from leisure travelers to competitive enthusiasts.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: Thursday, December 26th - April 2025 (tentative) 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 3,100 yen / 60 years and older 2,500 yen / Junior high school students and younger 1,500 yen ■Address: 4-4 Shurikomabetu, Akan-cho, Kushiro City Click here for details and maps of "National Lake Akan Ski Resort Utara (Kushiro City)"
2. Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort (Abashiri City)
A ski resort where you can enjoy the unique scenery of the Sea of Okhotsk and powder snow. Of the seven courses, six allow snowboarding, so snowboarders can enjoy themselves without hesitation. There is also a sledding course for small children, so it is perfect for families. On clear days, you can see a spectacular view of the Shiretoko mountain range from the summit.
[2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: Late December to late March 2025 (tentative) Mon-Fri 10:00-21:00 / Sat 9:00-21:00 / Sun, holidays 9:00-17:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 2,940 yen / Junior high school students and younger 1,680 yen ■Location: 28-3 Yobito, Abashiri City Click here for details and maps of "Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort (Abashiri City)"
3. Monbetsu Municipal Oyama Ski Resort (Monbetsu City)
From the slopes, you can get a panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk, and skiing while watching the drift ice is a fun experience. It is close to the city center and located along the national highway, so it is easily accessible. There are also facilities such as a hut that doubles as a restaurant and rest area, and a two-seater pair lift, so you can enjoy a comfortable skiing experience.
[2024-2025 season] ■Opening hours: Early January to late March of the following year ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (reference: 2023-2024 season) Adults 2,700 yen / Children 1,700 yen ■Address: 4-25-4 Oyamacho, Monbetsu City Click here for details and maps of "Monbetsu Municipal Oyama Ski Resort (Monbetsu City)"
4. Engaru Rock Valley Ski Resort (Engaru Town)
This ski resort has a wide variety of courses that will satisfy everyone from beginners to families and advanced skiers. It is equipped with six courses, including a championship course with a maximum slope of 33 degrees, a course with dynamic skiing that is over 1,000 meters long, and a family slope where beginners and families can have fun, as well as a bobsleigh plaza. There are plenty of lights installed, so you can even enjoy night skiing from the summit.
[2024-2025 season] December 15th (Sunday) - Late March 2025 (scheduled) 9:00-20:00 *Business hours vary depending on the season and day of the week. ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 3,200 yen / High school students and younger 2,000 yen ■Address: 150 Nogami, Engaru-cho, Monbetsu-gun For details and maps of "Engaru Rock Valley Ski Resort (Engaru Town)" please click here