Ski Areas in Hokkaidō
Hokkaidō Ski Resorts
Hokkaidō is a region of Japan offering skiing and snowboarding in 9 Japanese Ski Resorts, including Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Hanazono and Sahoro Resort.
Snow Forecasts for Hokkaidō
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 1in |
| Tsubetsu | 1in |
| Niseko Annupuri | - |
| Niseko Hanazono | - |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | - |
Forecast updated : 11 Apr 2026 21:44 PDT
Hokkaidō Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in Hokkaidō
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Hokkaidō, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Trails |
|---|---|
| Niseko Annupuri | 8 miles |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 4 miles |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 12 miles |
| Sahoro Resort | 12 miles |
| Teine Olympia | 4 miles |
| Tsubetsu | 4 miles |
Highest altitude ski resorts in Hokkaidō
The highest altitude ski resorts in Hokkaidō, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Niseko Annupuri | 984ft |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 984ft |
| Niseko Hanazono | 1,010ft |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 1,083ft |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 984ft |
| Sahoro Resort | 1,378ft |
| Teine Olympia | 1,148ft |
Highest lift-served ski areas in Hokkaidō
The highest lift-served skiing in Hokkaidō, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Asarigawa Onsen | 1,739ft |
| Niseko Annupuri | 3,793ft |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 4,291ft |
| Niseko Hanazono | 3,609ft |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 2,625ft |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 3,839ft |
| Sahoro Resort | 3,379ft |
| Teine Olympia | 1,739ft |
| Tsubetsu | 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 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 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 Annupuri | |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | |
| Niseko Hanazono | |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | |