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Ski Areas in Hokkaidō

Hokkaidō Ski Resorts

Hokkaidō is a region of Japan offering skiing and snowboarding in 11 Japanese Ski Resorts, including Kiroro, Niseko and Niseko Grand Hirafu.

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Hokkaidō Ski Resorts

 Largest ski areas in Hokkaidō

The most extensive downhill ski areas in Hokkaidō, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in Hokkaidō
Ski ResortPistes
Niseko Annupuri13km
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa7km
Niseko Village/Higashiyama19km
Sahoro Resort20km
Teine Olympia7km
Tsubetsu6km

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Hokkaidō

The highest altitude ski resorts in Hokkaidō, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Hokkaidō
Ski ResortResort
Niseko300m
Niseko Annupuri300m
Niseko Grand Hirafu300m
Niseko Hanazono308m
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa330m
Niseko Village/Higashiyama300m
Sahoro Resort420m
Teine Olympia350m

 Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Hokkaidō

The highest lift-served skiing in Hokkaidō, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Hokkaidō
Ski ResortTop
Kiroro1,180m
Niseko1,308m
Niseko Annupuri1,156m
Niseko Grand Hirafu1,308m
Niseko Hanazono1,100m
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa800m
Niseko Village/Higashiyama1,170m
Sahoro Resort1,030m
Teine Olympia530m
Tsubetsu945m

 Best ski areas for Beginners in Hokkaidō

The best beginner ski areas in Hokkaidō, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Hokkaidō
Ski ResortBeginn.
Niseko3*
Niseko Annupuri3*
Niseko Grand Hirafu3*
Niseko Hanazono3*
Niseko Village/Higashiyama3*
Sahoro Resort4*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Hokkaidō

The best intermediate ski resorts in Hokkaidō, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Hokkaidō
Ski ResortInterm.
Niseko3*
Niseko Annupuri3*
Niseko Grand Hirafu3*
Niseko Hanazono3*
Niseko Village/Higashiyama3*
Sahoro Resort3*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Hokkaidō

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Hokkaidō, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Hokkaidō
Ski ResortExperts
Niseko4*
Niseko Annupuri4*
Niseko Grand Hirafu4*
Niseko Hanazono4*
Niseko Village/Higashiyama4*