Resorts

While our day tours visit as many resorts as possible from the Niseko area, our multi-day and powderhunter trips allow the opportunity to get to any resort on the island. These resorts are considerably less visited but still subject to the incredible storms that Hokkaido is quickly becoming known for. Below is a brief description of a few of our favorites. If you are interested in visiting any of these places, please let us know and we will help to make your dream trip a reality.

Furano

Probably the most well known resort in Hokkaido outside of Niseko, Furano is quickly gaining an international reputation. Its location in the very center of Hokkaido means that it is home to some of the lightest and driest snow in all of Hokkaido and its excellent lift system allows plenty of laps. Although it has fairly long runs, the best part of this resort is the top third before it starts to mellow out.

If you like long cruising runs on great soft snow, spend a few days here... but if you're looking forward the steep and deep keep your visit here to a couple of days before moving on.

Kurodake

A very raw resort, this 30 passenger tram was really erected for summer sightseeing in Japan's largest national park – Daisetsuzan – but it seems to have almost accidentally stumbled upon incredible ski terrain. The ropeway services the steepest part of the mountain with many steep chutes, tight trees and plenty of cliffs. However, there is only one “marked” run and definitely a good place to have a guide as there are plenty of places to hurt yourself here if you don't know where to go.

To cap things off, if visibility permits we'll hike to the peak and enjoy one of the longest runs possible in Hokkaido.

Recommended only for expert skiers and riders as there is almost no intermediate terrain here.

Kamui Ski Links

This unassuming area doesn't look like much as you approach it from the highway... but once you ride the gondola to the top you'll quickly realize why this resort definitely makes the great. You can ski almost 360 degrees of the mountain from the peak with the real gems being the glades on the front side and the open (but short) bowls on the backside. Unlike most Japanese resorts, Kamui is actively working to open new terrain and just last year cleared and signed and large new area that was once a local's only zone.

Asahidake

Hokkaido's highest peak and also located in the Daisetsuzan national park, Asahidake is a beautiful area to ski. Unfortunately the lift served run is fairly short but does provide access to excellent terrain. It is also possible to hike to the peak if your interested in exploring the backcountry.

Tomamu

This is one place that has to be seen to be believed. Built just before the Japanese bubble economy of the early 90's imploded, the Tomamu is the epitome of Japanese excessiveness. Equipped with 4 skyscrapers, a massive indoor wave pool and possibly the widest streets in Japan, this resort has turned into a ghost town. Fortunately though, they put the lifts in the right places so if you make it out this way, you'll find plenty of great terrain ripe for the picking and no competition in sight.

In an attempt to revive the resort, new management has taken over and is slowly opening more skiable terrain. They also now build an excellent park and pipe. You can expect this resort to become increasingly popular in the next few years, so head out there before the secret gets out.

Sahoro

Tomamu's twin sister, Sahoro is a similar style resort but operated by Club Med. You'll find this hill similarly quiet and the snow equally satisfying. If you plan to visit Tomamu, you'll definitely want to schedule a day to drive the extra 30 minutes down the road to Sahoro. Given their location on the Eastern side of the island, its best to wait until late January before heading out this way, in order to give the snowpack time to develop.

....and many more. If you are interested in any other resort not listed here, please inquire and we will give you the lowdown.