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Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
Enjoyable for beginners and advanced skiers alike. A comprehensive ski resort close to Jozankei Onsen.
It takes about 1 hour from Sapporo city by car, and boasts some of the best powder snow and vast slopes in Hokkaido. It is open from mid-November to early May every year, which is the longest operating period among ski resorts near Sapporo. There are seven courses for beginner to advanced skiers, and a snow park for sledding and tubing. The 3.6-kilometer long "Forest to Fairy Tale Course" for beginner skiers is a challenging course. For moguls, we recommend the downhill course with a maximum slope of 30 degrees, and for snowboarders, we recommend the board park with table tops and other jumps. If you take the Minami-ku route home, you will be glad to take a bath in Jozankei Onsen on the way.
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort offers skiing and snowboarding on wide slopes with a maximum run length of 3.6 kilometers. There are a total of seven courses, including a family course that is more than 100 meters wide and a downhill course for advanced skiers and snowboarders to enjoy dynamic skiing. The summit of the mountain is 1100 meters above sea level, and the view from the top is also an attraction. The 8-seater gondola runs nonstop from the base of the mountain to the summit, and the 4-seater lift is convenient for beginner and intermediate level courses.
You can taste various gourmet foods at the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort. The best is the famous curry ramen at the Family Restaurant Rabbit, located at the foot of the slopes. It is a hearty bowl of noodles with spices that will soak into your cold body. In addition, you can enjoy authentic handmade pizza made with cheese from Kuromatsunai. Be sure to stop by Cafe Cuckoo at the top of the mountain. The counter seats offer a beautiful view of the landscape.
The rental service is also popular, allowing visitors to enjoy skiing and snowboarding without any equipment. In addition to ski and snowboard sets, there is a full lineup of clothing, hats, gloves, goggles, and helmets! The wide variety of sizes is also attractive! It is also great that reservations are not required.
ID required for rentals.
Business Hours
【Season 2024-2025]
・Regular season: December 1 (Sun.) - March 31 (Mon.) 9:00-17:00 weekdays / 8:30-17:00 weekends and holidays
・Spring period: April 1 (Tue.) - May 6 (Tue.) 9:00 - 16:00
【Autumn Foliage Gondola】
Operating period: September 23 (Sat., holiday) - October 15 (Sun.) 9:30 - 15:30 (last uphill ride 15:00)
Fee
【One-Day Lift Pass (2024-2025 season)】
Adults 5,800 yen (5,300 yen during spring season) / 60 years and older 4,800 yen / 65 years and older 4,500 yen / Junior high and high school students 3,800 yen / Elementary school students 2,800 yen / Preschool children free
*Deposit for IC card is required *Deposit will be refunded when the card is returned.
*Discounts for web purchase and other ticket types are available.
*Fees are subject to change. Please check the official website for details.
【Momiji Gondola】
Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,200 yen / Elementary school students 600 yen / 65 years old and older 1,080 yen
*Free for preschool children
parking lot
Yes (free of charge)
Location
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, 937 Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo
・About 60 min. by car from the center of Sapporo City
・Approximately 100 minutes from New Chitose Airport by car
・Take a bus from JR Sapporo Station, Makomanai Subway Station, or Jozankei Shrine and get off at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort.
*Information is current as of October 2024.
*Please check the official website for details.