Difficulty is classified by each resort under its own scheme, so grades and percentages describe that resort’s own terrain and are not directly comparable between areas.
- 33–140 m
Akan Royal Valley
阿寒ロイヤルバレイスキー場Liftsn/aRunsn/aVertical107mDay passn/aSnowfall / yrn/a - 1100–1600 mAsahikawa station, 90 min
Asahidake offers Hokkaido's highest-elevation skiing with legendary backcountry terrain, accessed by ropeway on the tallest peak in the Daisetsuzan range.
Lifts1Runs3Vertical500mDay pass¥3,500Snowfall / yr1,200cm0% beginner terrain - 164–618 m
Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort
朝里川温泉スキー場Otaru-Chikko station, 20 minAsarigawa Onsen Ski Resort offers 9 courses with a hot spring village at its base, combining great skiing and onsen bathing near Otaru.
Lifts5Runs11Vertical454mDay pass¥4,000Snowfall / yr750cm35% beginner terrain - 1320–1520 mKamikawa station, 60 min
Kurodake in the Daisetsuzan range offers high-alpine backcountry skiing accessed by ropeway from the famous Sounkyo Onsen hot spring village.
Lifts1Runs3Vertical200mDay pass¥4,300Snowfall / yr1,000cm0% beginner terrain - 260–534 m
Fu's Snow Area
フッズスノーエリアLifts3Runs6Vertical274mDay pass¥3,000Snowfall / yrn/a - 235–1057 m
Furano Ski Resort
富良野スキー場Furano station, 10 minFurano Ski Resort offers 28 courses with stunning views of the Tokachi Range, known for quality powder snow and a charming rural Hokkaido atmosphere.
Lifts9Runs28Vertical822mDay pass¥6,200Snowfall / yr900cm40% beginner terrain - 259–730 m
Hidaka Kokusai
日高国際スキー場Lifts4Runs10Vertical471mDay pass¥3,200Snowfall / yrn/a - 590–1166 m
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu
星野リゾート トマムTomamu station, 5 minHoshino Resorts Tomamu offers 29 courses of light powder snow, the famous Unkai Terrace, and a complete luxury resort experience in central Hokkaido.
Lifts6Runs29Vertical576mDay pass¥7,200Snowfall / yr1,100cm35% beginner terrain - 212–750 m
Iwanai Resort
岩内リゾートOtaru station, 120 minIwanai Resort offers 7 courses with ocean views and cat-skiing access, located on the Sea of Japan coast near Niseko with heavy snowfall.
Lifts1Runs3Vertical538mDay pass¥2,500Snowfall / yr1,200cm30% beginner terrain - 201–465 m
Kamoidake Kokusai
かもい岳国際スキー場Liftsn/aRunsn/aVertical264mDay pass¥3,200Snowfall / yrn/a - 148–732 m
Kamui Ski Links
カムイスキーリンクスAsahikawa station, 25 minKamui Ski Links near Asahikawa offers 25 varied courses with excellent value pricing and quality powder snow in Hokkaido's interior.
Lifts6Runs25Vertical584mDay pass¥5,300Snowfall / yr800cm30% beginner terrain - 570–1180 m
Kiroro Snow World
キロロスノーワールドOtaru station, 40 minKiroro Snow World boasts some of the heaviest snowfall in Hokkaido with 23 courses and 15 meters of annual snow, just 90 minutes from Sapporo.
Lifts9Runs23Vertical610mDay pass¥8,800Snowfall / yr1,500cm35% beginner terrain - 308–701 m
Mount Racey
マウントレースイYubari station, 1 minMount Racey in Yubari offers 18 diverse courses with a 527-meter vertical drop, conveniently connected to its hotel and JR Yubari Station.
Lifts3Runs18Vertical393mDay pass¥6,000Snowfall / yr700cm30% beginner terrain Muroran Danpara
室蘭高原だんパラスキー場Liftsn/aRunsn/aVerticaln/aDay passn/aSnowfall / yrn/a- 809–959 m
Nakayama Toge Ski Resort
中山峠スキー場Sapporo station, 60 minNakayama Toge Ski Resort offers 6 courses at a high-elevation mountain pass between Sapporo and Niseko, famous for early-season and spring skiing.
Lifts1Runs2Vertical150mDay pass¥5,000Snowfall / yr900cm40% beginner terrain - 408–1150 m
Niseko Annupuri
ニセコアンヌプリNiseko station, 10 minNiseko Annupuri is a family-friendly resort with 13 wide, gentle courses and the same legendary Niseko powder, offering a relaxed alternative to busier Hirafu.
Lifts6Runs13Vertical742mDay pass¥6,000Snowfall / yr1,400cm30% beginner terrain - 240–1200 mKutchan station, 30 min
Experience world-class powder skiing at Niseko Grand Hirafu, Hokkaido's most famous international ski resort with 30 courses and legendary dry powder snow.
Lifts9Runs22Vertical960mDay pass¥7,800Snowfall / yr1,400cm29% beginner terrain - 304–1088 m
Niseko Hanazono
ニセコHANAZONOKutchan station, 20 minNiseko Hanazono features 12 courses with excellent powder bowls and a modern base area, part of the Niseko United ski area in Hokkaido.
Lifts4Runs12Vertical784mDay pass¥11,000Snowfall / yr1,400cm30% beginner terrain Niseko Moiwa
ニセコモイワスキーリゾートLifts3Runs8Verticaln/aDay pass¥11,000Snowfall / yrn/a- 287–1168 m
Niseko Village
ニセコビレッジKutchan station, 25 minNiseko Village offers an upscale ski experience with 27 courses, luxury hotels, and direct access to Hokkaido's famous powder snow on Mount Annupuri.
Lifts8Runs30Vertical881mDay pass¥8,000Snowfall / yr1,400cm30% beginner terrain Niyama Kogen
ニヤマ高原スキー場Lifts4Runs10Verticaln/aDay pass¥3,500Snowfall / yrn/a- 361–716 m
Noboribetsu Karls
カルルス温泉サンライバスキー場Lifts3Runs7Vertical355mDay pass¥3,000Snowfall / yrn/a - 220–531 m
Otaru Tenguyama
小樽天狗山Otaru station, 15 minOtaru Tenguyama offers 6 courses with stunning night views of Otaru Port, combining skiing with the charm of historic Otaru city.
Lifts1Runs5Vertical311mDay pass¥3,500Snowfall / yr700cm40% beginner terrain - 420–980 m
Rusutsu Resort
ルスツリゾートToya station, 60 minRusutsu Resort is Hokkaido's largest ski resort with 37 courses across three mountains, famous for its deep powder, tree runs, and world-class facilities.
Lifts18Runs37Vertical560mDay pass¥7,500Snowfall / yr1,300cm30% beginner terrain - 418–1023 m
Sahoro Resort
サホロリゾートShintoku station, 15 minSahoro Resort offers 21 uncrowded courses with beautiful panoramic views and excellent dry powder in Hokkaido's Tokachi region.
Lifts9Runs21Vertical605mDay pass¥6,600Snowfall / yr800cm30% beginner terrain - 621–1088 m
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
札幌国際スキー場Sapporo station, 90 minSapporo Kokusai offers 7 well-groomed courses with heavy snowfall and one of the longest seasons in the Sapporo area, just 90 minutes from the city.
Lifts5Runs7Vertical467mDay pass¥4,200Snowfall / yr1,100cm30% beginner terrain - 230–445 m
Sapporo Moiwayama
札幌藻岩山Sapporo station, 20 minSapporo Moiwayama is a family-friendly ski area in the heart of Sapporo with 10 courses and stunning city views, just 20 minutes from downtown.
Lifts5Runs10Vertical215mDay pass¥7,000Snowfall / yr600cm40% beginner terrain - 290–998 m
Sapporo Teine
サッポロテイネTeine station, 20 minSapporo Teine, a 1972 Winter Olympics venue, offers 15 courses with stunning city and ocean views just 40 minutes from downtown Sapporo.
Lifts10Runs15Vertical708mDay pass¥5,400Snowfall / yr800cm30% beginner terrain Shirogane Highland
白金スキー場Liftsn/aRunsn/aVerticaln/aDay passn/aSnowfall / yrn/a- 97–303 m
Snow Cruise Onze
スノークルーズオーンズLifts2Runs8Vertical206mDay passn/aSnowfall / yrn/a
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