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[2025-2026 Edition] 20 Recommended Ski Resorts in Hokkaido! 4 Representative Ski Resorts in Each Area
Winter sports in Hokkaido are in full swing! Domingo is introducing recommended ski resorts in various areas of Hokkaido 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 region. This is a great reference for those who want to check information about their local ski resorts, or those who want to go a little further afield to try something different from the usual.
■ 4 ski resorts near Sapporo
- Sapporo International 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)
- Daisetsuzan 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 International Ski Resort (Sapporo City)
Located close to 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 enjoyable for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. For mogul skiers, there is a downhill course with a maximum slope of 30 degrees, and for snowboarders, there are also jumps such as tabletops.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours ・Regular period: November 21, 2025 (Friday) to March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) 9:00 to 17:00 Spring period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (scheduled closing time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket Adults 6,000 yen (5,500 yen during spring) / 60 years and older 5,000 yen / 65 years and older 4,700 yen / Junior and senior high school students 4,000 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 on Mount Teine turns the entire mountain into a ski resort in winter. The "Women's Giant Slalom Course" and "Men's and Women's Slalom Course," which were the venues for the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, 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 courses to choose from, including a beginner's course that is up to 6km long and a challenging course that drops you down through the forest.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours Highland Zone: Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (scheduled) 9:00-16:00 ・Olympia Zone: Saturday, December 6, 2025 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (scheduled) 9:00-20:00 *Operating times vary depending on the lift and gondola. ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (regular season) Adults: 9,400 yen / Ages 60 and over, high school students, and junior high school students: 8,100 yen / Elementary school students and younger: 6,200 yen *Prices vary depending on the time of use. ■Address: 593 Teinehonmachi, Teine-ku, Sapporo For details and maps of "Sapporo Teine (Sapporo City)", please click here.
3. Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (Sapporo City)
Located close to central Sapporo and open until 10pm, this ski resort is perfect for a casual stop after work. It offers a total of 17 courses, from gentle slopes for families to the FIS-certified ban.k mogul course, which was the venue for the 2017 Sapporo Asian Winter Games, and the largest ban.k half-pipe in Japan. Located in a safe area separate from the general slopes, Wakuwaku Snowland offers a variety of snow activities, including tubing, making it a fun place for tourists and children who have never skied before.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours ・Friday, December 12, 2025 to late March 2026 ・Wakuwaku Snow Land: Mid-January 2026, 10:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 7,000 yen / Junior high school students and younger 5,000 yen / Night skiing (from 4:00 PM) 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 daily. 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 the snow, skiing, and snowboarding; there are many other activities to enjoy.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours First skiing: Saturday, November 29th, 2025 to Friday, December 12th, 2025, 8:30am-4:00pm ・High season: December 13th (Sat) - April 5th, 2026 (Sun) 8:30am - 4:30pm Spring season: April 6th (Monday) to May 6th (Wednesday) 8:30am - 4:00pm Nighttime: Saturday, December 13th to Sunday, April 5th (scheduled until 7:00 PM) (Center EXP only) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・First time skiing, spring season: Adults 5,500 yen / Ages 65 and over, 13-18 5,100 yen / Ages 6-12 3,600 yen ・High season: Adults 8,800 yen / Ages 65 and over, 13-18 7,700 yen / Ages 6-12 4,800 yen ■Address: 128-1 Tokiwa, Akaigawa Village, Yoichi District For more information and maps about 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. Amidst the spectacular views of Mount Yotei, you can enjoy a variety of activities, including skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and snow rafting. Another popular experience is watching farm horses, known as "hataraku-uma," pull snow tubes.
[2025-2026 season] ■Business hours ・Early Season: OPEN ~ Friday, December 12, 2025, 8:30 ~ 16:00 Regular season: December 13th (Saturday) to March 22nd, 2026 (Sunday), 8:30am - 7:00pm (nighttime operation period) ・Spring Season: March 23rd (Monday) to April 5th (Sunday) 8:30am - 4:30pm ・Final Season: April 6th (Monday) to April 12th, 2026 (Sunday) 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・Regular season: Adults 9,700 yen / Junior high school students and those 65 and over 8,200 yen / 4-12 year olds 5,800 yen ・Early and spring season: Adults 6,700 yen / Junior high school students and those 65 and over 5,600 yen / 4 to 12 years old 4,000 yen ・Final Season: Adults 5,000 yen / Junior high school students and those 65 and over 4,200 yen / 4-12 year olds 3,000 yen ■Location: Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko Town, Abuta District For details and maps of "Niseko Village Ski Resort (Niseko Town)" please click here.
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 also many hidden restaurants and quaint hot springs in the surrounding area, making it an ideal environment for leisurely skiing. Many skiers visit this ski resort to enjoy Niseko's winter in a different way from the Hirafu area.
[2025-2026 season] ■Business hours ・Early Season: Thursday, December 11th, 2025 to Friday, December 12th, 2025, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Regular season: Saturday, December 13th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, 8:30am-7:30pm ・Spring Season: March 23rd (Monday) to April 5th (Sunday) 8:30am - 4:30pm ・Final Season: Monday, April 6th to Wednesday, May 6th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・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 and older and junior high school students 5,300 yen / 4 to 12 years old 4,600 yen ・Final Season: Adults 5,200 yen / 65 years and older and junior high school students 4,200 yen / 4-12 years old 3,700 yen ■Address: 485 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun For details and maps of "Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort (Niseko Town)", please click here.
3. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (Kutchan Town)
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu is a ski resort with over 20 varied runs, where you can enjoy skiing while looking out at Mount Yotei, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. The dynamic runs, with a maximum elevation difference of 940m, as well as the abundant snow and powder snow, attract many skiers and snowboarders from both Japan and abroad. Another attraction is that skiing can be enjoyed until around Golden Week every year.
[2025-2026 season] ■Business hours ・Early Season: Saturday, November 29, 2025 to Friday, December 12, 2025 ・Regular season: Saturday, December 13th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 ・Spring Season: March 23rd (Monday) to April 5th (Sunday) ・Final Season: April 6th (Monday) to May 6th (Wednesday) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・Early & Spring Season: Adults 7,700 yen / Junior high school students and those aged 65 6,500 yen / 4-12 years old 4,600 yen ・Regular season: Adults 11,000 yen / Junior high school students and those aged 65 9,400 yen / 4-12 years old 6,600 yen ・Final Season: Adults 5,500 yen / Junior high school students and those aged 65 4,600 yen / 4-12 years old 3,200 yen ■Address: 1-9-1 Niseko Hirafu, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun For details and maps of "Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (Kutchan Town)" please click here.
4. Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu Village)
This huge ski resort has three mountains: West Mountain, East Mountain, and Mount Isola. With a total of 37 courses and a total run distance 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, allowing you to enjoy a variety of runs. From the summit of Mount Isola, the most popular area, you can see Lake Toya and Mount Usu, as well as the majestic Mount Yotei in front, making this a ski resort where you can enjoy the scenery while skiing or snowboarding.
[2025-2026 season] ■Business hours ・First Skiing Season ①: Saturday, November 29th, 2025 to Friday, December 12th, 2025 ・First Ski Season 2: December 13th (Sat) - December 19th (Fri) ・Regular season: Saturday, December 20th to Sunday, March 15th, 2026 Spring ski season: March 16th (Monday) to March 31st (Tuesday) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (regular season) 19 years old and over: 16,200 yen / 65 years old and over, junior high and high school students: 12,100 yen / 4-12 years old: 8,000 yen *Prices vary depending on the time of use. ■Address: 13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu Village, Abuta County For more details and maps about Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu Village), please click here.
*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 quality snow. Divided into two areas, the Furano Zone, where you can enjoy long courses, and the Kitanomine Zone, which has a wide variety of slopes, the resort is equipped with lifts as well as a 6-seater gondola and a 101-seater ropeway. Whether you're looking for an exhilarating ride or honing your skills, you can enjoy winter sports in comfort.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours First skiing: November 29th (Sat) to December 5th (Fri), 2025, 8:30am to 4:00pm or sunset ・Regular: Saturday, December 6th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, 8:30am-4:00pm or sunset *Nighttime hours: Mid-December to March 21 (Sat) 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM / December 27 (Sat) to January 4 (Sun), and weekends and holidays 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Spring Skiing: March 23rd (Monday) to May 6th (Wednesday) 9:00am - 4:00pm ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・First time skiing, spring skiing: Adults 6,500 yen / 60 years and older 6,000 yen / Free for elementary school students and younger ・Normal: Adults 8,000 yen / 60 years and older 7,500 yen / Free for elementary school students and younger ■Location: Nakagoryo, Furano City For details and maps of "Furano Ski Resort (Furano City)" please click here.
2. Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)
Asahidake is known for its expansive silvery white landscape and high-quality powder snow, attracting skiers and snowboarders from all over the world to enjoy mountain skiing. The Asahidake Ropeway operates even in winter, taking skiers up to 1,600m in place of a ski lift. With the opportunity to enjoy the light, flying snow and fantastic natural phenomena such as diamond dust and sun pillars, this is a place that is extremely popular with outdoor enthusiasts.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business days: Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Sunday, May 10, 2026 ■ Ropeway operating hours ・Availability begins on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:00 to 15:40 (last outbound train) ・March 1st (Sun) to 15th (Sun) 9:00-16:00 (last downbound train) March 16th (Monday) to May 11th (Monday) 9:00am - 5:00pm (last outbound train) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Junior high school students and above: 6,800 yen / Children: 4,500 yen *From March 16th: Junior high school students and above: 5,600 yen / Children: 3,900 yen ■Location: Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa Town, Kamikawa District For details and maps of "Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway (Higashikawa Town)" please click here
3. Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort is a Hokkaido-renowned mountain ski resort located on the northeastern slope of Mt. Kurodake, accessible by ropeway from Sounkyo Onsen town. It is renowned for its magnificent views of Mount Daisetsu and its high-quality snow. The season is long, stretching until mid-May, so you can ski for more than half the year, and Sounkyo, which serves as a base for skiers, is one of Hokkaido's top hot spring resorts, so you can enjoy a luxurious après-ski experience.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Monday, December 1, 2025 - Sunday, March 1, 2026 9:00-15:20 / Friday, March 20 - Wednesday, May 6 (planned) 9:00-15:20 ■Closed: No service for maintenance. No service for maintenance from Monday, March 2nd to Thursday, March 19th. ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 5,200 yen / Elementary school students 2,600 yen ■Location: Sounkyo, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun For details and maps of "Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort (Kamikawa Town)" please click here.
4. Mount Racey Ski Resort (Yubari City)
This ski resort offers spectacular views of Sapporo and the Sea of Japan from the summit. With the longest run of 3,500m and a maximum slope of 45°, you can experience high-quality powder snow, and the diverse course layouts mean that skiers and snowboarders of all levels can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. It also offers a wide range of activities, including a freestyle park and pole course, making it a great choice for those looking for serious fun.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Sunday, March 29, 2026 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're looking 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 boasting an elevation difference of 600m and a longest course of 4,000m. There are eight courses with a wide variety of terrain, including groomed courses, mogul courses, and deep snow courses, and there are seven gondolas and pair lifts. There is also a wide selection of rental equipment, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy winter sports.
[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, 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. 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.
4. Horotachi National Ski Resort (Horokanai Town)
This ski resort is popular with advanced skiers thanks to its blessed natural environment and challenging steep slopes. The snow quality is light and fluffy, with almost no moisture due to the overnight freeze, allowing you to enjoy winter sports. As one of the snowiest areas in Hokkaido, there is ample snowfall and four courses ranging from beginner to advanced. The slopes, with 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 details and maps about "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 boasts a beautiful location overlooking Mount Oakan and Lake Akan. The slopes, which offer excellent snow quality, have two courses: a beginner/intermediate course and an advanced course. The board park, which offers a wide variety of equipment, is especially popular with snowboarders. At the kids' park, families with small children can enjoy sledding and playing in the snow, so every year the ski resort is bustling with a wide range of people, from leisure visitors to competitive skiers.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Thursday, December 25, 2025 - April 2026 (planned) 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: High school students and above: 4,000 yen / 60 years and above: 3,000 yen / Junior high school students and below: 2,000 yen ■Address: 4-4 Shurikomabetsu, Akan-cho, Kushiro City For details and maps of "National Lake Akan Ski Resort Utara (Kushiro City)" please click here.
2. Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort (Abashiri City)
This ski resort offers the unique scenery of the Sea of Okhotsk and powder snow. Of the seven courses, six are suitable for snowboarding, so snowboarders can enjoy themselves without hesitation. There is also a sledding course for small children, making it perfect for families. On clear days, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Shiretoko mountain range from the summit.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Late December 2025 to late March 2026 Monday to Friday 10:00-21:00 / Saturday 9:00-21:00 / Sundays and public holidays 9:00-17:00 *Due to lack of snowfall, the opening date has not yet been decided. Please check the official website for opening status (as of December 28th). ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 2,940 yen / Junior high school students and younger 1,680 yen ■Location: 28-3 Yobito, Abashiri City For details and maps of "Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort (Abashiri City)" please click here.
3. Monbetsu Municipal Daisen Ski Resort (Monbetsu City)
The slopes offer a panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk, and the pleasure of skiing while watching the drifting ice is appealing. Located close to the city and along the national highway, it is easily accessible. Facilities include a hut that doubles as a restaurant and rest area, and a two-seater pair lift, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable skiing experience.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 to late March January 6th (Tue) - 12th (Mon) 9:00-16:45 / January 13th (Tue) - 9:00-20:45 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 2,700 yen / Children 1,700 yen ■Address: 4-25-4 Oyamacho, Monbetsu City Click here for details and maps of "Monbetsu Municipal Daisen Ski Resort (Monbetsu City)"
4. Engaru Rock Valley Ski Resort (Engaru Town)
This ski resort offers a wide variety of courses to satisfy everyone from beginners to families and advanced skiers. It is fully equipped with six courses, including a championship course with a maximum slope of 33 degrees, a course with a dynamic run over 1,000 meters in length, and a family slope for beginners and families to enjoy, as well as a bobsleigh plaza. There are plenty of lights installed, so you can even enjoy night skiing from the summit.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - early April 2026 (planned) 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.
