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Hokkaido's 20 recommended ski resorts! We have compiled a list of representative ski resorts by area!

Hokkaido's winter sports season is about to get into full swing, and Domingo has introduced five articles on recommended ski resorts in each area of Hokkaido.

Each of the ski resorts is attractive and makes the most of its geographical advantage, but this time we have compiled a list of representative ski resorts in all of Hokkaido! Whether you are looking for information on local ski resorts or want to go a little further afield to a different ski resort, we are sure you will find it useful. (If you already know where you want to go, please click here for information on ski resorts by area!)

For skiing and snowboarding in the suburbs of Sapporo

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Sapporo)

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Located near Jozankei Onsen, this comprehensive ski resort boasts some of the best powder snow and vast slopes in Hokkaido. There are seven courses for beginner to advanced skiers, a snow park where you can play with sleds and tubes, a downhill course with a maximum slope of 30 degrees for moguls, and jumps such as table tops for snowboarders.

■Opening Hours
Normal hours: 9:00-17:00 (8:30-17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) until March 31, 2022 (Thursday)
Spring Period: April 1, 2022 (Fri.) to close / 9:00-16:30
■Fees: Lift 1-day pass
Adults 4,600 yen / 55 years old and over 3,600 yen / 65 years old and over 3,100 yen / Junior high and high school students 2,300 yen / Elementary school students 1,000 yen
*Spring period: Adults 3,700 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location: 937 Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo
■Access
Approximately 60 minutes by car from the center of Sapporo
Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport
Take a bus from JR Sapporo Station, Makomanai Subway Station, or Jozankei Jinja-mae and get off at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort.
Inquiries: Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort 011-598-4511
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Sapporo Teine (Sapporo)

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Sapporo Teine is a comprehensive leisure facility located on Mt. There are various courses, and the "Women's Giant Slalom Course" and "Men's and Women's Slalom Course," which were used in the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, are courses that skiers should try at least once. Starting from the torch tower, which still stands today, you can experience the sensation of diving into Ishikari Bay. This course can be enjoyed not only by skiers but also by snowboarders.

Operating Hours
Highland Zone: Until May 5, 2022 (Thursday) / 9:00-17:00
Olympia Zone: Saturday, December 4 - Sunday, March 27, 2022 / 9:00 - 21:00
*Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays after April 4 (Mon.)
*Depends on the period and night skiing operation, please check the official website for details.
■Fees: Lift 1-day pass
Adults 5,500 yen / 60 years old and over 4,500 yen / High school and junior high school students 4,500 yen / Elementary school students and under 2,900 yen
*Depends on the season. Please check the official website for details.
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location: 593 Teinehonmachi, Teinei-ku, Sapporo
■Access
Approximately 40 minutes by car from central Sapporo
Approximately 60 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport
Take a bus from JR Teine Station and get off at Teine Olympia-mae or Teine Highland.
Inquiries: Sapporo Teine 011-682-6000
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3. "Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (Sapporo)

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Located near the center of Sapporo, this ski resort is open for night skiing until 10 p.m., making it easy to stop by even after work. There are a total of 17 courses, from family-friendly gentle slopes to the FIS-certified ban.k mogul course, which was the site of the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo, and the ban.k halfpipe, the largest in Japan. At "Wakuwaku Snowland," located in a safe area separate from the general slopes, visitors and children with no prior skiing experience can enjoy a variety of snow activities, including tube sliding. Ski and snowboard rentals are also available.

■Opening Hours
Open for the 2021-2022 season: Until early April 2022 / 9:00-22:00 (night skiing from 16:00)
Wakuwaku Snow Land OPEN: Late December to early April 2022 (tentative) 9:30 - 16:00
*Please check the official website for details.
■Fees: Lift 1-day pass
Adults 4,500 yen / Junior high school students and under 3,000 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location: Bankei 410, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
■Access
Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Sapporo Station.
Take a bus from Maruyama Koen Subway Station, Hassamu Minami Station, or Makomanai Station, and get off at Bankei Ski Resort.
Inquiries: Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort 011-641-0071
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4. "Kirolo Snow World (Akaigawa Village)

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Blessed with pure powder snow that piles up daily, Kirolo Snow World offers a variety of slopes for beginners to advanced skiers on two mountain ridges, providing exceptional winter recreation covered in pure white snow. Kirolo Snow World's attractions are not limited to snow, skiing, and snowboarding; there are many other activities to be enjoyed.

Hours of Operation: Until the end of the Kirolo Snow World season (tentative) / 8:30-19:00
■Fare: Lift 1 day pass
Adult 5,900 yen / Senior (65+) 5,200 yen / Youth (13-18) 5,200 yen / Child (6-12) 3,100 yen
*Depends on the season. Please check the official website for details.
Parking: Available (outdoor: free / indoor: charged)
Location: 128-1 Tokiwa, Akaigawa-mura, Yoichi-gun
■Access
Buses are available from JR Sapporo Station, hotels in Sapporo, New Chitose Airport, JR Otaru Station, and hotels in Otaru.
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Asazato IC
Approximately 40 minutes from Otaru City by car
Approximately 60 minutes from Sapporo City by car
Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport
Inquiries: Kirolo Snow World 0135-34-7111
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*For more information on ski resorts near Sapporo, click here.


For skiing and snowboarding near Niseko

1. Niseko Village Ski Resort (Niseko Town)

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Niseko Village Ski Resort in Annupuri is a world-class sanctuary of fine powder snow. In addition to skiing and snowboarding with a spectacular view of Mt. Yotei, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and snow rafting. The reindeer sleigh tours are very popular among children, who can take a walk in the snow on a reindeer-drawn sleigh.

Operating hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm until Sunday, April 3, 2022
During night skiing, the lift is open until 19:00.
Fees: Lift 1 day pass
Adults 6,200 yen / Elementary school students 3,800 yen / Junior high school students and seniors (60 and older) 4,700 yen
*Fees vary depending on the season, so please check the official website for details.
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location:Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun
■Access
Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes by car from Sapporo City or New Chitose Airport.
About 15 minutes by car from Niseko Station.
Shuttle bus available from New Chitose Airport and JR Kutchan Station.
Inquiries: Niseko Village Ski Resort 0136-44-2211
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Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort (Niseko Town)

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Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort has many spacious runs that are safe for beginners. With many secluded restaurants and quaint hot springs in the area, you can enjoy a different winter in Niseko than in the Hirafu area.

Hours of operation: Until May 5, 2022 (Thursday) / 8:30-19:30
*Please check the official website for details as they vary depending on the period.
■Fare: 1-day lift ticket
Adults 5,600 yen / Seniors and junior high school students (60 and older) 4,100 yen / Elementary school students 3,300 yen
*Fees vary depending on the season, so please check the official website for details.
Location: 485 Aza-Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun
■Access
About 2 hours by car from Sapporo or New Chitose Airport
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Otaru City
About 10 minutes by car from JR Niseko Station.
Inquiries: Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort 0136-58-2080
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3. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (Kutchan Town)

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Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu is a ski resort with 22 varied runs where you can enjoy skiing while enjoying the view of Mount Yotei, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. The abundant snowfall and powder snow attract many skiers and snowboarders from Japan and abroad. One of the charms of this ski resort is that you can enjoy skiing until around Golden Week every year.

Operating hours: Until May 5, 2022 (Thursday) / 8:30-19:00
*Varies depending on the period and lifts, so please check the official website for details.
■Fare: Lift 1 day pass
Adults 6,600 yen / Elementary school students 4,000 yen / Junior high school students and seniors (60+) 5,400 yen
*Fees vary depending on the season, so please check the official website for details.
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location: 204 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun
■Access
About 2 hours and 10 minutes from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport by car.
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Otaru City
Approximately 15 minutes from JR Kutchan Station by car.
Approximately 20 minutes by bus from JR Kutchan Station.
Inquiries: Niseko Grand Hirafu 0136-22-0109
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4. "Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu-mura)

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Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu-mura) is a huge ski resort with three mountains: West Mountain, East Mountain and Mount Izola. With a total of 37 courses and a total run distance of 42 kilometers, it is the largest in Hokkaido. It is divided into West Mountain and East Mountain across the national road, and the east and west mountains can be accessed by gondola. The most popular area, Mount Izora, offers a panoramic view of Lake Toya and Mount Usu from its peak, and Mount Yotei in front of it.

Operating hours: 8:50-20:00, until Sunday, April 3, 2022
*Possible areas to be skied will be expanded sequentially (scheduled).
Fees: 1-day lift ticket
Adults 6,500 yen / Seniors (60 and over) 5,500 yen / Children (4-12) 3,500 yen
*Please check the official website for details as it varies depending on the period.
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location: 13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun
■Access
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Sapporo City or New Chitose Airport.
About 30 minutes by car from Niseko Town.
Shuttle bus available from Sapporo City and New Chitose Airport
Inquiries: Rusutsu Resort 0136-46-3111
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For skiing and snowboarding near Furano

Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)

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Furano Ski Resort is loved by many skiers as a world-class ski resort with well-developed slopes and excellent snow quality. It consists of two areas: the Furano Zone, where you can enjoy long courses, and the Kitanomine Zone, where you can enjoy rich variations. In addition to eight lifts, the resort is equipped with a 6-seater gondola and a 101-seater ropeway. Various competitions and events are held here, including the Snowboard World Cup, the National Athletic Meet, and the All-Japan Snowboard Championships.

Operating hours: 8:30-19:30, until Sunday, May 8, 2022 (tentative)
■Fees: Lift 1-day pass
Adults 6,000 yen / Seniors (60 and over) 5,400 yen
*Fees vary depending on the season, so please check the official website for details.
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location: Nakagoryo, Furano-shi
■Access
About 2 hours drive from Sapporo City
・About 2 hours and 10 minutes from New Chitose Airport by car
About 1 hour and 25 minutes by car from Asahikawa City
About 10 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
Inquiries: New Furano Prince Hotel 0167-22-1111
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Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)

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Asahidake is known for its white powder snow and its white world, which attracts skiers and snowboarders from all over the world who enjoy mountain skiing. The Asahidake ropeway operates during the winter and takes skiers up to 1,600 meters instead of ski lifts. The light, soaring snow and beautiful natural scenery such as diamond dust and sun pillars make this place a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts.

Operating hours: Friday, December 24 through May 2022 (tentative) / 9:00-15:40
■Fare: Lift 1-day pass
Adults (junior high school students and older) 5,200 yen / Children 3,600 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location:Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun
■Access
Approximately 3 hours by car from Sapporo City.
Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from JR Asahikawa Station.
About 60 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport
About 40 minutes by car from Biei Town.
Inquiries: Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway 0166-68-9111
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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)

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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort is Hokkaido's representative mountain ski resort, located on the northeastern slope of Mt. It has an established reputation for its great views of Daisetsuzan and high quality snow. Sounkyo, which serves as a base for skiers, is a first-class hot spring resort in Hokkaido, so you can enjoy a luxurious après-ski experience.

Operating hours: Until May 5, 2022 (Thursday) (tentative) / 9:00-15:20
*Please check the official website for details.
■Fare: Lift 1-day pass
Adults (junior high school students and older) 4,200 yen / Children (elementary school students) 2,400 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location: Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun
Access: Take a bus from JR Kamikawa Station, get off at Sounkyo, and walk 5 minutes.
Inquiries: Taisetsu Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway 01658-5-3031
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4. Mount Race Swiss Ski Resort (Yubari City)

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This ski resort offers spectacular views of the Sapporo area and the Sea of Japan from the top of the mountain. With a maximum run length of 3,500 meters and a maximum slope angle of 45°, visitors can experience high-quality powder snow and enjoy skiing and snowboarding from beginners to experts on a variety of course layouts. The park also has a freestyle park and pole courses for those who want to have serious fun.

Operating hours: 9:00-16:00, until March 27, 2022 (Sun.)
Please check the official website for details.
■Fare: Lift 1 day pass
Adults 4,000 yen / Seniors, junior high and high school students 3,500 yen / Elementary school students 2,500 yen
Location: 2-4 Suehiro, Yubari-city
■Access
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Yubari IC
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport
・Take a bus from JR Sapporo Station or JR Shin-Yubari Station, and get off at "Racey Resort Mae" bus stop.
Inquiries: Yubari Resort Operation K.K. 0123577115
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*For more information on ski resorts near Furano, click here.


For skiing and snowboarding in the suburbs of Asahikawa and northern Hokkaido area

1. "Comey Ski Rinks (Asahikawa City)

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Comey Ski Links has seven gondolas and pair lifts in the longest course of 4,000 meters with an elevation difference of 600 meters. There are eight varied courses, including pressurized courses, bump courses, and deep snow courses. There is enough fun for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers.

Operating hours: Until late March 2022 (tentative) / 9:00-17:00
Please check the official website for details.
Fees: Lift 1-day pass
Adults 3,800 yen / Seniors (60+) 3,200 yen / Elementary school students 1,800 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location: 112 Nishigaoka, Kamii-machi, Asahikawa-shi, Asahikawa
■Access
Approximately 30 minutes by car from Asahikawa City
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Sapporo by car.
Take a bus from JR Asahikawa Station or any of the hotels and get off at "Kamui Ski Rinks".
Inquiries: Comey Ski Links 0166-72-2311
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2. "Nayoro Pyashirisu Ski Resort (Nayoro City)

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Pyashiri Ski Resort is the best ski resort in Japan in terms of snow quality. You can enjoy skiing and snowboarding, and if you are lucky, you may even see the sun pillar phenomenon. 9 different types of diverse courses are available.

Operating hours: Until the end of March 2022 (tentative) / 9:00-20:30
Please check the official website for details.
■Fees: Lift 1-day pass
Adults (high school students and older) 3,000 yen / Seniors (60 and older) 2,000 yen
Location: Nisshin, Nayori-shi, Hokkaido
■Access
Take a bus from JR Nayoro Stn. and get off at "Pyashirisu Ski Area".
Inquiry: Nayoro Pyashiri Ski Resort 01654-2-1180
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3. Horotachi Ski Resort (Horokanai Town)

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This ski resort is popular among advanced skiers because of its blessed natural environment and steep slopes that are challenging to ski. The quality of the snow is smooth and fluffy powder snow that contains almost no moisture due to the nighttime snowfall. As one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Hokkaido, there is ample snowfall. There are four courses ranging from beginner to advanced. The slopes are a powder freak's paradise, with unpressured areas remaining.

Operating hours: From early December to Sunday, March 27, 2022 (tentative) / 9:00 - 16:00
*Open for the 2021-2022 season: postponed due to lack of snowfall.
*Please check the official website for details.
■Fees: 1-day lift ticket
Adults and junior high school students: 2,400 yen / Children: 1,800 yen
Location:Horokanai-cho, Uryu-gun
■Access
Approximately 60 minutes by car from Asahikawa City
About 40 min. by car from Shibetsu City
About 60 min. from Fukagawa IC by car.
About 2 hours by car from Asahikawa Airport
Inquiry: National Horotachi Ski Resort 0165-35-3410
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4. "Wassamu-cho Higashiyama Ski Resort (Wassamu Town)

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Wassamu-cho Higashiyama Ski Resort is located between Asahikawa City and Nayoro City and 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 course. It is only 5 minutes away from the Wassamu exit of the expressway, making access very convenient.

Operating hours: Saturday, December 11 - Monday, March 21, 2022 (tentative) / 10:00 - 20:00
*Open for the 2021-2022 season: postponed due to lack of snowfall.
Opening hours vary depending on the day of the week, so please check the official website for details.
■Fees: Lift 1 day pass
Adults 2,000 yen / Elementary school students 1,400 yen
Parking: Available
Location:Aza-Hinode, Wassamu-cho
Inquiry: Dohoku Environmental Maintenance Cooperative Association 0165-32-2042
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*For more information on ski resorts in the suburbs of Asahikawa and northern Hokkaido area, click here.


For skiing and snowboarding in the East Hokkaido area

1. Daisen Ski Resort (Monbetsu City)

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From the slopes, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk and the pleasure of skiing while watching drift ice. The ski resort is located close to the city center and next to a national highway, making it an attractive location. A hutte that serves as a cafeteria and rest area, as well as a two-seater pair lift, are also available for a comfortable stay.

Hours of operation: Usually from early January to late March (tentative) / 9:00 - 21:00
Please check the official website for details.
Fees: Lift 1 day pass
Adult 2,700 yen / Child 1,700 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location:4-25-4, Daisen-cho, Monbetsu City
■Access
Approximately 17 minutes by car from Mombetsu Airport
Inquiries: Municipal Daisen Ski Resort 0158-24-7099
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2. Memuro Ski Area (Memuro Town)

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Located in the center of the Tokachi Plain and close to the city center, this family ski resort offers a wide variety of courses for both advanced and beginner skiers. With night skiing facilities, skiing and snowboarding can be done all day long.

■Opening hours: Saturday, December 25 - Monday, March 21, 2022 (tentative) / 9:00 - 21:00 (night skiing 16:00 - 21:00)
*Open for the 2021-2022 season: postponed due to lack of snowfall.
*Business hours vary depending on the season and night skiing operation.
■Fees: Lift 1 day pass
Adult: 3,100 yen / Child (elementary to high school): 1,880 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location:2 Line 42, Nakamibiou, Mimuro-cho, Kasai-gun, Kawanishi-gun
Access
40 min. drive from JR Obihiro Stn.
18 min. drive from JR Brimuro Sta.
18 minutes by car from JR Brimuro Station. 35 minutes by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport.
Inquiry: Memuro Shinarashiyama Sky Park 0155-65-2121
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3. Unabetsu Ski Area (Shari Town)

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The azure Sea of Okhotsk turns into a field of white drift ice in winter. The Unabetsu Ski Area is a place where visitors can enjoy winter sports while overlooking such dynamic scenery. Snowboarding is also available. After a full day of winter fun on the ski slopes, which are equipped with pair lifts and night skiing facilities, visitors can relax at the "Nature Rest Village Management Center," an accommodation and training facility with a ski lodge and adjacent hot spring.

Business hours: Usually from early January to mid-March (tentative) / 9:00 - 21:00
*Please check the official website for details.
Fees: Lift 1 day pass
Adults 2,900 yen / Children (elementary school students) 1,700 yen
Location: 110 Minehama, Shari-cho, Shari-gun
Inquiries: Unabetsu Ski Resort Lodge 0152-28-2225
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4. Nigorigawa Park and Sakuragaoka Ski Area (Takigami Town)

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Located in the center of the Nigorigawa area, the northwest-facing slope has good snow quality and a total of four courses that can be enjoyed by advanced skiers and beginners alike. It is equipped with lifts and night skiing facilities. There is also a walking ski course at the foot of the mountain.

Operating hours: Late December to late March (tentative) / 9:30 to 20:45
Please check the official website for details.
Fees: Lift 1 day pass
Adult 1,500 yen / Child (under 18) 750 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location:Nagigawa center, Takigami-machi
Inquiry: Sakuragaoka Ski Resort 0158-29-2500
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