Ski resort guide in the Asahikawa heavy snowfall area|Slope information that even beginners can enjoy

Introducing carefully selected major ski resorts in the Asahikawa heavy snow area. We have summarized the information necessary for skiing in an easy-to-understand manner, including course structure, rental, school, and night game information.

Ski resort guide in the Asahikawa heavy snowfall area|Slope information that even beginners can enjoy

The Asahikawa Heavy Snow Area is a ski paradise with powder snow and a variety of courses.
From gentle slopes for beginners to challenging courses for intermediate and advanced skiers, it caters to a wide range of families, groups, and solo skiing.
In addition to the course configuration, number of lifts, and elevation differences of each ski resort, rental, school, and night ski business information are also posted.
Check out transportation and parking information to enjoy the best slopes.

Kamui Key Links

The scale of the slopes is one of the largest in northern Hokkaido! It is a ski resort where you can experience the light and smooth “silky snow” created by the inland climate.
From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the Ishikari Plain, and you can enjoy it from beginners to advanced skiers with uncompacted snow courses and a wide variety of course variations.
It is easily accessible and has a wide range of rentals and schools, making it safe for families.
The guesthouse-style mountaintop restaurant and the magnificent view from the viewpoint are also attractive, allowing you to relax all day long.
Every time you visit, you can discover a new slope.

lifts

Course Structure 26 courses in total … Beginner Course (35%) | Intermediate Course (30%) | Advanced Course (35%)
Number of 1 gondola, 5 pair lifts
Elevation difference 601m
Longest Run Distance 4,000m
Maximum slope 35 degrees
rental
school
Kids Square
night game ×
Restaurant Mountaintop Restaurant “Trattoria & Pizzeria Monte751 (settecento-cinquantuno)”
Center House 2nd Floor Restaurant (Foothills)
Ramen Shokudo NOBu
Facility Overview Location: 〒074-1181 Hokkaido Asahikawa City Kamii-cho Nishioka 112
Business hours: 9:00~17:00
Parking: Yes 2,000 spaces (free)
Access By
car: Approximately 30 minutes
by car from JR Asahikawa Station, approximately 55 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport
shuttle bus Shuttle bus service from central Asahikawa, Asahikawa Airport, and central Sapporo is available *Only during business periods

旭川サンタプレゼントパーク

It is about a 15-minute drive from JR Asahikawa Station and is a cozy ski resort with easy access.
Since the slope is close to the city center, it is also attractive that you can ski from the top of the mountain to the night view at night.
Although it is compact, there is a course that suits the level, and you can also enjoy powder snow.
In addition to a loading carpet that makes it easy to get on and off the lift, a snow escalator for beginners, and a separate kids’ slope is also open to the public for free, so even small children can play with peace of mind.
It is a warm slope that you can enjoy to the fullest even in a short time, and it is close to the local area.

lifts

Course Structure 6 courses in total … Beginner Course (40%) | Intermediate Course (40%) | Advanced Course (20%)
Number of 3 pair lifts
Elevation difference 160m
Longest Run Distance 1,000m
Maximum slope 25 degrees
rental
school
Kids Square
night game
Restaurant Kitchen Tonto
Tonto Club
Facility Overview Location: 〒070-8025 555 Tomioka, Kami-cho, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido 2
Business hours: 9:00~21:00
Parking: Yes 1,500 spaces (free)
Access By
car, about 15 minutes
by car from JR Asahikawa Station, about 35 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport
shuttle bus Shuttle bus service from central Asahikawa is available *Only during business periods

Canmore Ski Village

While children can play with peace of mind at the Chibikko Square and the 700-meter-long rabbit course, there are also courses with a variety that will make advanced skiers growl, such as the uncompacted snow course.
You can turn efficiently with a four-seater high-speed lift and can ski plenty until night time.
It is a slope that faces west and is mellow, making it the perfect slope to enjoy loosely.
At the foot of the mountain, you can enjoy cross-country and snowshoe trekking, as well as a variety of snow activities.

lifts

Course Structure All 8 courses … Beginner Course (20%) | Intermediate Course (50%) | Advanced Course (30%)
Number of 1 quad lift, 1 pair lift
Elevation difference 246m
Longest Run Distance 1,570m
Maximum slope 31 degrees
rental
school
Kids Square
night game
Restaurant Restaurant “Alberta”
Facility Overview Location: 〒071-1405 Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Higashikawa-cho Nishi 5-44
Kita Business hours: 9:00~20:30
Parking: Yes 700 spaces (free)
Access By
car: Approximately 30 minutes
by car from JR Asahikawa Station, approximately 15 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport
shuttle bus ×

Pippu Ski Resort

A local slope in Hifu Town, not far from Asahikawa City.
It boasts a panoramic view of the Kamikawa Basin with the Daisetsuzan Mountains in the background, and while the gentle slopes are mainly gentle slopes that beginners and families can ski with peace of mind, the variety of intermediate and advanced bahns and a well-stocked snow park are enough to make it easy to ski.
Reasonable pricing is also attractive.
The hot bath facility “Yuyu Pippu” is adjacent to it, and you can warm your body from the core after skiing.
It is recommended for those who want to practice efficiently with little crowds or to enjoy the day as a set with a hot spring.

lifts

Course Structure 9 courses in total … Beginner Course (30%) | Intermediate Course (50%) | Advanced Course (20%)
Number of 3 pair lifts, 1 rope lift
Elevation difference 330m
Longest Run Distance 2,200m
Maximum slope 36 degrees
rental
school
Kids Square
night game
Restaurant Restaurant “Hokurei Lodge”
Facility Overview Location: 〒078-0327 Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Hibu-cho Kita 7 Line 17
Business hours: 9:00~20:30
Parking: Yes 1,000 cars (free)
Access By
car, about 40 minutes
by car from JR Asahikawa Station, about 50 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport
shuttle bus Free shuttle bus runs daily from JR Hifu Station *Only during business hours

Aibetsu Family Ski Resort

A local slope located in Aibetsu Town, which boasts spacious and gentle slopes.
It is a wide course that allows children and beginners to practice with peace of mind, making it ideal for snow debuts.
The one-day ropelift ticket is only 330 yen, and you can enjoy night skiing until 9 p.m. at the regular rate from Monday to Thursday.
It is a hidden slope where you can aim for improvement without worrying about crowds while drawing a beautiful spool.
Within a 10-minute drive, there is also a “Kyowa Onsen” where you can take a day trip bath.

lifts

Course Structure 1 course in total … Beginner Course
Number of 1 rope lift
Elevation difference 60m
Longest Run Distance 300m
Maximum slope
rental ×
school ×
Kids Square ×
night game
Restaurant ×
Facility Overview Location: 〒078-1404 351 Kitamachi, Aibetsu-cho, Kamikawa-gun,
Hokkaido Business hours: Monday ~ Wednesday 10:00~21:00 | Thu ~ Sunday 10:00 ~ 16:00
Parking: None
Access By
car, about 45 minutes
by car from JR Asahikawa Station, about 45 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport
shuttle bus ×

Kurodake Ski Resort

With the magnificent scenery of Daisetsuzan Mountain in the background, this mountain slope offers the feeling of “sliding down from the sky”.
After taking the ropeway and lift, you will find pristine nature and deep snow fields.
The slope is generally gentle, but there are steep slopes, forests, and snow eaves in some places, making it popular with advanced powder lovers.
Another nice point is that you can warm up your body slowly in Sounkyo Onsen after skiing. You can enjoy an extraordinary skiing experience to the fullest.

lifts

Course Structure 2 courses in total … Beginner Course (60%)|Intermediate Course (30%)|Advanced Course (10%)
*Uncompacted snow that is not on the official course does not include advanced and backcountry areas.
Number of 1 pair lift
Elevation difference 200m
Longest Run Distance 1,200m
Maximum slope 25 degrees
rental
school ×
Kids Square ×
night game ×
Restaurant Ropeway Kurodake Station 2nd floor “Rest House Kurodake”
Facility Overview Location: 〒078-1701 Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun, Kamikawa-cho, Sounkyo *Kurodake Ropeway Sanroku Station
Business hours: 9:00~15:20
Parking: Yes 60 cars (free)
Access By
car, about 80 minutes
by car from JR Asahikawa Station, about 80 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport
shuttle bus ×