Hoshino Resorts Tomamu is a premium resort known for its Ice Village and Cloud Sea Terrace. 29 runs, 6 lifts and 639 m vertical.
2026-27 season: opening Tue, December 1, planned closing Mon, April 5 (source: resort site, checked October 27).
The longest run is about 4.2 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥9,500 (check the resort for current prices).
Snow depth and the 7-day snowfall and temperature forecast for Hoshino Resorts Tomamu come from Open-Meteo forecast models for its part of Hokkaido.
Best for: Powder, Premium, Family Friendly
Season dates
This Season (Official)
- Opening: December 1
- Closing: April 5
The mountain
Resort Statistics
- Lifts: 6
- Runs: 29
- Longest Run: 4.2 km
- Vertical Drop: 639m
- Skiable Area: 145 ha
- Elevation: 600m - 1,239m
- Operating Hours (Every day): 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Lift Types:
Run Directory (19 of 29 runs)
- Green (8):
- Twisting Forest (クネクネラ オレスト)
- Sunshine (サンシャイン)
- Silver Bell (シルバーベ)
- Hello Nipo (ハローニポ)
- Pine Road (パインロード)
- Beginner's Choice (ビギナーズチヨイス)
- Fairy Woods (フェアリーウシズ)
- Forest Maze (出料の楼)
- Blue (7):
- Woodpecker Forest (アカゲラの森)
- Aspen Bahn (アスペシバーン)
- Exhibition (エキシビジョ)
- Dragon Ridge (ドラゴンリツヅ)
- Silky Way (シルキーウェイ)
- Highway Coaster (ハイウェイコースタ)
- Freeway (フリーウェイ)
- Black (4):
- Grand Prix Z (グランプリ Z)
- The Glory (グローリー)
- No Gravity (ノーグラビディ)
- North Star (ノーススタ)
Prices
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu lift ticket prices 2026-27
- Adult (Day Pass): Window ¥9,500, Online ¥9,200 (Save ¥300 online)
- Child: ¥7,500
- Senior: ¥9,000
Window price. ¥9,200 online. Early season and spring ¥5,000
Prices checked 18 Oct 2026
Rental Prices (1 Day) (Estimated)
- Ski/Board + Boots (Adult): ¥7,500 JPY
- Ski/Board + Boots (Child): ¥4,500 JPY
- Jacket + Pants: ¥5,500 JPY
On-mountain rental counters are convenient, but village shops are usually 20-30% cheaper and discount further for advance bookings.
Getting there
- Distance from Tokyo: 1,150 km
- Car: 2h from New Chitose Airport
- Train: Direct to JR Tomamu Station (1.5h express from Sapporo)
- Flight: Haneda→New Chitose (1h35m) is nearest. Source: Hoshino Resorts Tomamu official
Road Conditions & Access
- Tyres: Studless winter tyres are effectively mandatory December to March. Hire cars include them in winter, but specify 4WD.
- Driving: Expect packed snow and ice as the norm. Whiteouts erase visibility and expressways close without much warning in a blizzard, so avoid driving after dark.
- Live closures: Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau publishes real-time closures.
Things to do nearby
Ski-in/ski-out stays
- Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu: All-suite ski-in/ski-out hotel; every 100 to 120 m² suite has a private sauna and jet bath.
Dining & Activities
- GARAKU Soup Curry: Sapporo favorite soup curry made with Hokkaido ingredients. Spicy curry served in broth form with tender chicken.
- OTTO SETTE TOMAMU: Italian dining at RISONARE devoted to Hokkaido ingredients. Kiln-baked pizza with Farm Hoshino cheese, Tomamu milk soft serve.
- Ice Village Ice Bar: Full-service bar with ice cellar and counter. Alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks served in ice glasses.
- Ice Village: Ice town with 11 domes: ice bar, shop, wedding chapel, ice hotel, skating rink, ice slide. Daily fireworks at 19:30.
- Ice Hotel Overnight Stay: One night in dome made entirely of ice (8.5m diameter, 3.5m high). Ice terrace, open-air bath surrounded by ice, starry sky views.
- Mina-Mina Beach: Japan's largest indoor wave pool (30m x 80m), kept above 30°C year-round. Paddle boards, banana floats, smaller pool for kids.
- Frost Terrace (Rime Terrace): Winter version of UNKAI Terrace at 1,088m. Hoarfrost on the trees shimmers, with views of the Hidaka Mountains.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Tomamu unique?
Tomamu is a luxury destination resort known for its modern facilities, the ice village, and the Cloud Pool (Unkai Terrace) which offers views of a sea of clouds in the right conditions. It is part of Hoshino Resorts.
Is Tomamu good for families?
Yes, Tomamu is one of the best family resorts in Japan with extensive childcare, kids ski schools, indoor wave pool, ice skating, and the Ice Village with ice bar and chapel. The resort has English-speaking staff.
How much snow does Tomamu get?
Tomamu receives about 8-10 meters of snowfall annually. The snow is light Hokkaido powder, and the resort has dedicated powder zones including the ungroomed Nipo run on the backside of the mountain.
How do I get to Tomamu from Sapporo?
Tomamu is about 90 minutes from Sapporo by train via the JR Sekisho Line, or about 2 hours by car. The resort has its own train station (Tomamu Station) directly connected to the hotel.
What is the Ice Village at Tomamu?
Ice Village is a winter attraction with buildings, bars, and even a chapel made entirely of ice. Open from December to March, it has ice slides and frozen drinks.
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