Overview of Resorts
We target Hokkaido and Tohoku resorts for the best snow experiences (but Japan Alps are also possible).
Resort size described is relative to Japan (i.e., a "medium sized" Japan resort would be comparable to a small US Rockies resort).
Hokkaido
Asahikawa City nearby resorts
Kamui Ski Links
Indy Pass
- Medium size resort
- Official off-piste terrain available
- Resort website
Pippu
Indy Pass
- Very small resort
- Minimal unofficial off-piste terrain
- Weekday crowds non-existent other than ski school and Japanese self-defense forces
- Resort website
Furano
Ikon Pass
- Large resort
- Off-piste gates and lots of groomers
- Resort website
Asahidake
- Single Tram (aka Ropeway)
- Two minor intermediate runs
- Significant off-piste backcountry skiing possible
- Ropeway website
Otaru City nearby resorts
Asarigawa Onsen
- Small resort
- Few crowds other than ski school
- Unofficial off-piste areas
- Good storm day choice since lifts seldom close due to wind
- Resort website
Sapporo Kokusai
- Small resort
- Good choice in bad weather
- Resort website
Kiroro
Indy Pass
- Medium resort
- Gate accessed off-piste terrain
- Lots of groomers.
- Resort website
Sapporo Teine
- Medium resort
- Some official off-piste areas
- Lots of groomers
- Views of Sapporo
- Resort website
Niseko United
Ikon Pass
- Large resort
- Can be crowded - most westernized in Japan
- Lots of gate accessed off-piste areas
- Many groomers
- Upper lift closures common on storm days
- Resort website
Rusutsu
Epic Pass
- Large resort
- Best tree skiing in Japan
- Many groomers
- Better on storm days than Niseko (less lift closures)
- Resort website
tohoku
Morioka City nearby resorts
Geto Kogen
Indy Pass
- Medium size resort
- Several designated tree run areas
- Big snow dumps, but can get warm due to sun exposure
- Resort website
Hachimanti
Indy Pass
- Two Small resorts
- Shimokura is larger with official off-piste tree runs
- Panorama is small with a few low level runs
- Resort website
Shizukiushi
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- Medium resort
- Groomers and good lift infrastructure
- resort website
Amihari Onsen
Indy Pass
- Small resort with 3 chairs to get to summit
- Good adverse weather option
- Some tree skiing (unofficial)
- resort website
Appi Kogen
Ikon Pass
- Largest resort in Tohoku
- Lots of groomers and some off-piste areas
- Resort website
Tazawako
Indy Pass
- Small resort
- Groomed runs and some side country unofficial areas
- resort website
Okunakayama Kogen
Indy Pass
- Medium resort
- Groomed runs and off-piste areas
- resort website
Aomori/Hirosaki City nearby resorts
Ani is not possible if based in Aomori City.
Aomori Spring Resort
Indy Pass
- Medium size resort
- Decent number of groomed runs plus some off-piste
- resort website
Hakkoda Ropeway
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- One tram (aka Ropeway) with 2 narrow mostly ungroomed official runs.
- Primarily a springboard for backcountry ski/riding
- Inexpensive guided BC tours available (rentals available)
- Ropeway is susceptible to closures due to winter storms
- Very small adjacent ski area seperate from ropeway
- Resort website
Ani
Indy Pass
- Small long and skinny resort
- Gondola serves a single upper chairlift. One lower chairlift.
- Groomed runs and some side country unofficial areas
- Very scenic with "snow monsters" on a clear day
- Resort website
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REFERENCE MAPS - TOHOKU TOURS
Tohoku Tour overview
Morioka Resorts
Morioka Distant Resorts
Hirosaki Resorts
REFERENCE MAPS - hokkaido TOURS (under construction)
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