One of the largest local ski resorts in Japan. It is easily accessible, just 30 minutes by car from Asahikawa city, and is a ski resort unique to this area where you can enjoy high-quality powder snow.
It boasts a vast ski area, and is characterized by a wide variety of ungroomed runs, from well-groomed and easy-to-ski gentle runs for beginners to steep slopes for advanced skiers, as well as forest runs. Come and experience the powder snow casually!!
This is the closest ski resort to Asahikawa city, about 15 minutes by car. The wide open burn is attractive, and you can enjoy skiing with a sense of openness. Night skiing, where you can enjoy skiing while watching the night view, is also recommended. Come and visit this ski resort loved by locals!
A ski resort that can be enjoyed by all ages, from beginners to advanced skiers.
It features a wide variety of activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and even cross-country courses.
It also has ungroomed courses, and the powder snow first thing in the morning is exceptional.
The adjacent "Kitoushi Forest" has cabins for long-term stays and a hot spring facility designed by the famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, so you can enjoy it all day long.
Pippu Ski Resort offers a panoramic view of the vast Kamikawa Basin with the Daisetsuzan mountain range, the roof of Hokkaido, in the background.
The largest slope in northern Hokkaido has 9 courses with a wide variety of options, so everyone from beginners to veterans can enjoy the thrill!
A hidden gem of a ski resort with many local skiers.
The snow quality is so good that many skiers check the weather forecast the day before and aim for powder snow. Come and enjoy the local atmosphere that you can only get in the countryside!
Located north of Asahikawa, this ski resort offers some of the best snow quality in Japan. Its biggest attraction is its three tree run areas. Backcountry skiers flock here to enjoy the finest powder snow. After skiing, warm up your body and soul in the hot springs and sauna at the adjacent Nayoro Onsen Sun Pillar, and soak in the afterglow of your fun on your way home!
This is one of Hokkaido's leading mountain ski resorts. Thanks to its high altitude, you can enjoy powder snow even on the course. The area above the seventh station becomes a backcountry ski area, and you can ski down the slope while feeling the natural terrain from the summit, so it is full of the charms of backcountry skiing.
After skiing, we recommend resting your body and mind at Sounkyo Onsen, which has a history of over 100 years.
This ski resort is attractive for its diverse courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers. It is divided into two areas, the "Furano Zone" in the north and the "Kitanomine Zone" in the south. In the Kitanomine Zone, you can enjoy elegant skiing while taking in the panoramic views of Mt. Tokachi and the Daisetsuzan mountain range.
Apart from skiing, you can also enjoy snowmobiling and other activities adjacent to the hotel, as well as the fantastic illuminated winter scenery in the area.
A ski resort that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from beginners to experts. There are plenty of experiences to try out on the fluffy powder snow, including an "area open only to experts," "CAT tours," "guided tours," and "Morning Glory," where you can ski first thing in the morning.
Experience the exhilaration of untouched, untracked powder!!
What is the Hokkaido Powder Belt?
Located in the center of Hokkaido,
it is a general term for ski areas such as Tomamu, Furano, Kamui, and
Kurodake, where you can enjoy some of the best powder snow in the world.