SAHORO RESORT (0156) 64-4121 Dec. 1 - Apr. 9
Shintoku, Hokkaido
www.sahoro.co.jp 9:00 - 18:00 (15:00 - 18:00)
1 DAY Adults ¥5,000 TICKET Kids ¥4,000
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Sahoro is a well-run resort that caters to families. There are 17 nicely groomed courses, some “semi-backcountry,” a cross-country course and a terrain park. Like Tomamu, it’s a place where you can have fun whether you are a skier or not, with lots of activities. Two all-inclusive hotels service Sahoro Resort: The Sahoro Resort Hotel, an attractive luxury hotel, and the Club Med Sahoro. English ski lessons are available and lots of organized fun for the whole family. Sahoro is not for the budget traveler, but makes for a great family getaway.
Beginner Station Intermediate ACCESS By Train: 94 minutes from New Chitose Airport to Shintoku Gondola By car: 200 min. from Sapporo to Shimukappu I.C. Lifts
30% 1 2 Beginner Lifts
30% 1 2
Advanced
17
courses
1 DAY Adults ¥5,400 TICKET Kids ¥3,800
30% 1
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Beginner Station Intermediate ACCESS By Train: 70 minutes from New Chitose Airport to Tomamu Lifts Gondola By Car: 90 minutes from New Chitose Airport
www.cloudlinetours.com
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Tomamu has excellent facilities and a beautiful location. Many courses are suited for beginners, yet a challenging double black diamond course and cat-ski tours will challenge advanced riders. Tomamu is a destination in itself with a plethora of ways to entertain the whole family. There’s a good selection of restaurants, an indoor wave pool, Kids Park, ice village, dog sledding, nighttime air-balloon rides and a variety of spa and relaxation options. Tomamu is celebrating its 30th year by opening a new high-speed quad, expanding the Family Adventure area and connecting the two mountains (no more walking).
25% 1 2 Beginner Lifts
25% 1 2
Advanced
30% 1
Longest Course: 3,000m Top Elevation: 1,030m Base Elevation: 420m
Longest Course: 3,000m 17 Top Elevation: 1,030m courses Base Elevation: 420m
HOSHINO RESORTS TOMAMU
Intermediate Gondola
45% 2
Advanced
15
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45% 2
30% 5
Longest Course: 4,500m Top Elevation: 1,210m Base Elevation: 699m
30% 5
Longest Course: 4,500m Top Elevation: 1,210m courses Base Elevation: 699m
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FURANO RESORT
Furano, Hokkaido
www.princehotels.co.jp/newfurano 8:30 - 19:30 (17:00 - 19:30)
1 DAY Adults ¥4,000 TICKET Kids FREE
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Central Hokkaido's Furano Resort is known for blue skies, yet manages nearly nine meters of snow each year. There are two sides to the mountain, serviced by a 101-person cable car (Japan’s fastest). The nearby Tokachi Range is a popular backcountry playground. The ski-in/ski-out New Furano Prince Hotel has a new hot springs facility. Join the Host Program and get a tour from a local or a bus tour from January to March to Lake Shikarebetsu’s ice village and bathe in ice bathhouses or enjoy a drink at the ice bar built on the frozen lake.
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Beginner Lifts
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40% 1 5
23 Beginner Intermediate Advanced Asahikawa Airport courses ACCESS Bus or car access is recommended: 60 minutes from Lifts Gondola to Furano Station
KAMUI SKI LINKS (0166) 72-2311 Dec. 1 - Apr.2
40% 2 1
Advanced
Shimukappu, Hokkaido
(0167) 58-1111 www.snowtomamu.jp Mid December - Apr. 2 9:00 - 19:00 (16:00 - 19:00)
(0167) 22-1111 Nov. 19 - May 7
Intermediate Gondola
40% 2 1
Intermediate Gondola
40% 1
Advanced
40% 25% 1 52
15 23
courses
40% 45% 12
20% 30% 52
Longest Course: 4,000m 4,500m Top Elevation: 1,209m 1,210m Base Elevation: 699m 245m
20% 2
Longest Course: 4,000m Top Elevation: 1,209m Base Elevation: 245m
Asahikawa, Hokkaido
www.kamui-skilinks.com 9:00 - 17:00
1 DAY Adults ¥3,100 TICKET Kids ¥1,500
Kamui Ski Links is a resort run “by skiers, for skiers.” Those who enjoy powder and tree skiing will understand why this little resort 20 kilometers outside of Asahikawa has so many admirers. Management has no restrictions on tree skiing and has even left several courses in which to play ungroomed. On top of that, the snow quality is excellent. You may find yourself in some short lines for the lifts on weekends, but on weekdays it is nothing but fresh lines down the hill. Be sure to warm up by the fireplace at Café 751 at the top of the gondola.
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20% 1
40% 7
40%
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Beginner Lifts
20% 1
Intermediate Gondola
40% 7
Advanced
10
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Longest Course: 4,000m Top Elevation: 750m Base Elevation: 150m
40%
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10 Beginner from Intermediate downtownAdvanced courses ACCESS Bus or car access is recommended: About 25 minutes Lifts Gondola Asahikawa on Route 12
Longest Course: 4,000m Top Elevation: 750m Base Elevation: 150m
More information online at www.outdoorjapan.com/snow WINTER 2017
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