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December 16, 2024 update
Hokkaido Region – Skiing and Onsen in Japan 2024-2025. Let’s enjoy powder skiing and Japanese hot spring at the same time!
Photo: Rusutsu Resort
Hokkaido Region
Here we introduce popular ski resorts with Japanese powder, or “Japow”, and non-compacted snow areas in Hokkaido. This page provides Information on backcountry skiing, sidecountry skiing and tree skiing for people who love fresh snow and deep powder. We also introduce onsen ryokan and other accommodations with onsen baths near the ski resorts. Just relax and enjoy your time in the hot springs after skiing or snowboarding!
Note
To ensure your safety, please check the precautions and rules of each ski resort.
This article was written on the basis of published information at the time of writing. Please check the official websites for the latest information.
Niseko United
Comprised of four resorts, Niseko United is a popular ski destination with a magnificent view of Mt. Yotei. While Grand Hirafu is the central area, all the four resorts have backcountry gates. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
365 ha
(902 ac)
Non-compacted
area
128 ha
(316 ac)
Backcountry
gates
11 gates
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Longest run
5.6 km (3.5 mi)
Advanced
27%
From 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Longest run
5.6 km (3.5 mi)
Advanced
27%
Ski schools (English)
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
(1) Three hours to three hours 30 min by bus from New Chitose Airport, or (2) three hours by bus from Sapporo Station Bus Terminal
*Shuttle bus services linking different ski resorts in Niseko and accommodations in the area available
(1) Three hours to three hours 30 min by bus from New Chitose Airport, or (2) three hours by bus from Sapporo Station Bus Terminal
*Shuttle bus services linking different ski resorts in Niseko and accommodations in the area available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Hanazono Niseko Resort (Northeastern slope)
Zaborin： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono： Booking.com > Agoda >
Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu (Eastern slope)
Ki Niseko Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Aya Niseko： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Niseko Village Ski Resort (Southeastern slope)
Hilton Niseko Village： Booking.com > Agoda >
Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve： Booking.com > Agoda >
The Green Leaf, Niseko Village： Booking.com > Agoda >
Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse： Booking.com >
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area (Southern slope)
Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Besso Moku-no-Sho： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Niseko Northern Resort, An’nupuri： Booking.com > Agoda >
Niseko Hot Spring Ikoino Yuyado Iroha： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site (English)
https://www.niseko.ne.jp/en/
Rusutsu Resort
Rusutsu Resort is a large ski area spread over three mountains and boasts 37 slopes. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
210 ha
(519 ac)
Non-compacted
area
84 ha
(208 ac)
Backcountry
gates
2 gates (Sidecountry)
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 2nd December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
3.5 km (2.2 mi)
Advanced
30%
From 2nd December 2024 to 30th March 2025
Longest run
3.5 km (2.2 mi)
Advanced
30%
Ski schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
(1) Two hours by bus from New Chitose Airport, or (2) two hours by bus from the South Exit of Sapporo Station
(1) Two hours by bus from New Chitose Airport, or (2) two hours by bus from the South Exit of Sapporo Station
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
The Westin Rusutsu Resort： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
The Vale Rusutsu： Booking.com > Agoda >
Official site (English)
https://rusutsu.com/en/
Furano ski resort
Furano Ski Resort is famous for being one of the venues of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. You can’t miss the stunning views of Mt. Tokachi and Furano Basin! [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
194 ha
(479 ac)
Non-compacted
area
8 ha
(19 ac)
Backcountry
gates
5 gates
(Sidecountry)
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 30th November 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
4 km (2.5 mi)
Advanced
20%
From 30th November 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
4 km (2.5 mi)
Advanced
20%
Ski schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 4 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
(1) One hour 20 min by bus from Asahikawa Airport, or (2) 50 minutes by JR Limited Express from Sapporo Station to Takikawa station, then one hour by JR Nemuro Main Line to Furano Station
(1) One hour 20 min by bus from Asahikawa Airport, or (2) 50 minutes by JR Limited Express from Sapporo Station to Takikawa station, then one hour by JR Nemuro Main Line to Furano Station
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Furano Hotel： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
New Furano Prince Hotel： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
La Vista Furano Hills： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Furano Prince Hotel： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Official site (English)
https://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/furano/
Tomamu Ski Resort
This resort offers a wide range of slopes, from those for backcountry skiing to casual areas for beginners and families. There are also many facilities where you can enjoy the views of snowy mountains without actual skiing, including a mountaintop terrace. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
124 ha
(306 ac)
Non-compacted
area
43 ha
(107 ac)
Backcountry
gates
2 gates
(Sidecountry)
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Longest run
4.5 km (2.8 mi)
Advanced
30%
From 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Longest run
4.5 km (2.8 mi)
Advanced
30%
Ski schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
(1) Three minutes by JR Chitose Line from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Chitose Station, then one hour 10 min by JR Limited Express to Tomamu Station, or (2) one hour 40 min by JR Limited Express from Sapporo Station to Tomamu Station
(1) Three minutes by JR Chitose Line from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Chitose Station, then one hour 10 min by JR Limited Express to Tomamu Station, or (2) one hour 40 min by JR Limited Express from Sapporo Station to Tomamu Station
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Hoshino Resort Tomamu The Tower： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Official site (English)
https://www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/en/
Kiroro Snow World (Kiroro Ski Resort)
Located near Sapporo and Otaru, this ski resort has a maximum snowfall of over 5 metres. Sidecountry skiing is available. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
119 ha
(294 ac)
Non-compacted
area
27 ha
(68 ac)
Backcountry
gates
16 gates
(Sidecountry)
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 30th November 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
4 km (2.5 mi)
Advanced
38%
From 30th November 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
4 km (2.5 mi)
Advanced
38%
Ski schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 3 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 6 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons for ages 3 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 6 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 10 min by JR Limited Express from New Chitose Airport to Otaru-Chikko Station, then 30 minutes by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)
*Shuttle bus services linking ski resort in Kiroro and accommodations in the area available
One hour 10 min by JR Limited Express from New Chitose Airport to Otaru-Chikko Station, then 30 minutes by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)
*Shuttle bus services linking ski resort in Kiroro and accommodations in the area available
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Sheraton Hokkaido Kiroro Resort： Agoda >
Yu Kiroro (Ski-In Ski-Out Accommodation)： Booking.com > Agoda >
The Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hokkaido： Agoda >
Official site (English)
https://www.kiroro.co.jp/guide_map/
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort
This ski resort is located up the ropeway from Sounkyo Onsen, and has excellent snow quality and a great view of the Daisetsu Mountains. Backcountry skiing in the self-guided area is also popular for spring skiing. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
ー ha
(ー ac)
Non-compacted
area
20 %
Backcountry
gates
None specified
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 4th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025, and 8th March to 6th May 2025
Longest run
1.2 km (0.8 mi)
Advanced
10%
From 4th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025, and 8th March to 6th May 2025
Longest run
1.2 km (0.8 mi)
Advanced
10%
Ski schools (English)
Unavailable
Snowboard schools (English)
Unavailable
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Unavailable
Snowboard schools (English)
Unavailable
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Access
35 minutes by bus from Asahikawa Airport to Asahikawa Station, then one hour 50 min by bus to Sounkyo
35 minutes by bus from Asahikawa Airport to Asahikawa Station, then one hour 50 min by bus to Sounkyo
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Hotel Taisetsu： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Sounkyo Choyotei： Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Choyo Resort Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Yumoto Ginsenkaku： Agoda >
Sounkaku： Agoda >
Sounkyo Mount View Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda >
Sounkyo Kanko Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site (English)
https://www.rinyu.co.jp/kurodake/
Asahidake Ski Resort
This is a mountain ski resort where you can enjoy skiing in the snowy mountains in their natural state, not on a typical slope. While the 5km slope from the Sancho (mountaintop) Station of Asahidake Ropeway to the foot of the mountain offers great Japow, backcountry skiing in the self-guided area is also popular. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
ー ha
(ー ac)
Non-compacted
area
Abundant
Backcountry
gates
None specified
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From late December to early May
Longest run
4 km (2.5 mi)
Advanced
60%
From late December to early May
Longest run
4 km (2.5 mi)
Advanced
60%
Ski schools (English)
Unavailable
Snowboard schools (English)
Unavailable
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Unavailable
Snowboard schools (English)
Unavailable
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Access
(1) One hour by bus from Asahikawa Airport, or (2) one hour 40 min by bus from Asahikawa Station
(1) One hour by bus from Asahikawa Airport, or (2) one hour 40 min by bus from Asahikawa Station
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
La Vista Daisetsuzan： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Asahidake Onsen Hotel Bear Monte： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Asahidake Yumoto Yukomaso： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Official site (English)
http://asahidake.hokkaido.jp/en/
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