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.
Snow Forecasts for Hokkaidō
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Niseko | 27cm 11in |
| Niseko Annupuri | 27cm 11in |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 22cm 9in |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 19cm 7in |
| Kiroro | 14cm 6in |
Forecast updated : 17 Nov 2025 05:37 UTC
Hokkaidō Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in Hokkaidō
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Hokkaidō, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Niseko Annupuri | 13km 8 miles |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 7km 4 miles |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 19km 12 miles |
| Sahoro Resort | 20km 12 miles |
| Teine Olympia | 7km 4 miles |
| Tsubetsu | 6km 4 miles |
Highest altitude ski resorts in Hokkaidō
The highest altitude ski resorts in Hokkaidō, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Niseko | 300m 984ft |
| Niseko Annupuri | 300m 984ft |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 300m 984ft |
| Niseko Hanazono | 308m 1,010ft |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 330m 1,083ft |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 300m 984ft |
| Sahoro Resort | 420m 1,378ft |
| Teine Olympia | 350m 1,148ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Hokkaidō
The highest lift-served skiing in Hokkaidō, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Kiroro | 1,180m 3,871ft |
| Niseko | 1,308m 4,291ft |
| Niseko Annupuri | 1,156m 3,793ft |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 1,308m 4,291ft |
| Niseko Hanazono | 1,100m 3,609ft |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 800m 2,625ft |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 1,170m 3,839ft |
| Sahoro Resort | 1,030m 3,379ft |
| Teine Olympia | 530m 1,739ft |
| Tsubetsu | 945m 3,100ft |
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.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Niseko |  |
| Niseko Annupuri | |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | |
| Niseko Hanazono | |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | |
| Sahoro Resort |  |
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.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Niseko | |
| Niseko Annupuri | |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | |
| Niseko Hanazono | |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | |
| Sahoro Resort | |
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.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Niseko | |
| Niseko Annupuri | |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | |
| Niseko Hanazono | |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | |