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Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Resort
This is the coldest ski resort in Japan at 44 degrees north latitude and -41.2 degrees Celsius. It is a popular ski resort for advanced skiers because of its blessed natural environment and steep slopes that are challenging to ski. The quality of the snow is smooth, fluffy, powdery snow that contains almost no moisture due to the nighttime snowfall. The snowfall is ample, as it is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Hokkaido.
There are four courses ranging from beginner (maximum slope: 15 degrees) to advanced. The slopes, including the Horotachi Course (maximum slope: 44 degrees) for advanced skiers, are truly a powder freak's paradise with non-pressured sections left on each course. You can ski as you wish because it is a local ski resort without crowds.
Business Hours
2023-2024 Season
December 17 (Sun) - Late March 2024 9:00 - 16:00
*Confirmation required in March, depending on conditions.
*Open only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from late February. Subject to change depending on conditions, confirmation required.
Fee
【One-Day Lift Pass (2022-2023 Season)
Adults and junior high school students: 2,400 yen / Children: 1,800 yen
Please wait for the official announcement of the prices for the 2023-2024 season.
Please check the official website for details.
Location
・About 60 min. by car from Asahikawa City.
About 40 minutes by car from Shibetsu City
About 60 min. by car from Fukagawa IC
About 2 hours drive from Asahikawa Airport
The information is current as of November 2023.
Please check the official website for details.