Sapporo Area
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First snow in October, - Sapporo, which has 600cm (19feet 8inches) of snowfall annually, is a big name when it comes to snowy cities. One hour is enough to get to a multitude of ski resorts from Sapporo by bus or car. Sapporo encompasses all of the highlights of a trip to Hokkaido: skiing and snowboarding, good food, and culture, topped with the urban convenience that lets you enjoy your travels efficiently.
Sapporo Area 
SAPPORO TEINE
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Courses
15
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Lifts
10
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Longest run
5,700m
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Maximum Slope
38°
November 22, 2026 – May 5, 2027 (Tentative) From April 6 onward, open on weekends and public holidays only.
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
140cm
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Jan.
220cm
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Feb.
310cm
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Mar.
280cm
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Apr.
200cm
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
140cm
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Jan.
220cm
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Feb.
310cm
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Mar.
280cm
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Apr.
200cm
SAPPORO KOKUSAI
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Courses
7
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Lifts
4
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Longest run
3,600m
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Maximum Slope
30°
November 20, 2026 – May 5, 2027 (as of current schedule)
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
137cm
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Jan.
267cm
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Feb.
377cm
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Mar.
402cm
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Apr.
286cm
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
137cm
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Jan.
267cm
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Feb.
377cm
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Mar.
402cm
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Apr.
286cm
Kiroro Snow World
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Courses
23
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Lifts
10
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Longest run
4,050m
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Maximum Slope
37°
November 28, 2026- May 5, 2027
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
466㎝
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Jan.
587㎝
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Feb.
417cm
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Mar.
236cm
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Apr.
32cm
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
466㎝
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Jan.
587㎝
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Feb.
417cm
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Mar.
236cm
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Apr.
32cm
Western Hokkaido
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Niseko, the sanctum of JAPOW that made its name known to the world. According to observation data, Niseko has a stunning 80 to 100 days of snow during the winter ski season. At hardly any other place in Japan, let alone Hokkaido, can you ride on such fine powder that is reset every day. Rusutsu which is near by Niseko is the perfect place that has everything a resort in Japan could possibly offer.
Western Hokkaido
Niseko Hanazono Resort
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Courses
12
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Lifts
4
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Longest run
4,550m
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Maximum Slope
30°
November 29, 2025 - April 12, 2026 * Night skiing: December 13, 2025 - March 22, 2026
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
122cm
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Jan.
225cm
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Feb.
287cm
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Mar.
234cm
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Apr.
234cm
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
122cm
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Jan.
225cm
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Feb.
287cm
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Mar.
234cm
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Apr.
234cm
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area
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Courses
13
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Lifts
6
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Longest run
4,000m
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Maximum Slope
34°
November 28, 2026 – April 11, 2027 Night Skiing Period: December 13, 2026 – March 22, 2027
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
117cm
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Jan.
226cm
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Feb.
282cm
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Mar.
278cm
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Apr.
244cm
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
117cm
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Jan.
226cm
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Feb.
282cm
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Mar.
278cm
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Apr.
244cm
NISEKO VILLAGE
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Courses
27
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Lifts
9
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Longest run
5,000m
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Maximum Slope
32°
November 28, 2026 - April 4, 2027 (as of current schedule)
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
137cm
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Jan.
157cm
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Feb.
226cm
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Mar.
234cm
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Apr.
unknown
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
137cm
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Jan.
157cm
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Feb.
226cm
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Mar.
234cm
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Apr.
unknown
Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU
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Courses
22
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Lifts
13
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Longest run
5,300m
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Maximum Slope
44°
Operating Season: November 28, 2026 – May 5, 2027 Early Season: November 28 – December 11, 2026 Regular Season 1: December 12 – 23, 2026 Peak Season: December 24, 2026 – February 28, 2027 Regular Season 2: March 1 – 22, 2027 Spring Season: March 23 – April 4, 2027 Final Season: April 5 – May 5, 2027 Night Skiing Season: December 12, 2026 – March 22, 2027
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
228cm
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Jan.
333cm
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Feb.
375cm
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Mar.
358cm
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Apr.
330cm
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
228cm
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Jan.
333cm
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Feb.
375cm
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Mar.
358cm
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Apr.
330cm
Rusutsu Resort
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Courses
37
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Lifts
14
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Longest run
3,500m
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Maximum Slope
40°
November 28, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (as of current schedule)
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
85cm
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Jan.
187cm
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Feb.
208cm
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Mar.
160cm
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Apr.
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- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
85cm
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Jan.
187cm
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Feb.
208cm
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Mar.
160cm
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Apr.
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Central Hokkaido
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The area’s inland climate forms extra dry powder snow, which falls straight off your clothing and is easily blown away by the wind. This area, accessible from 3airports, is also home to large-scale resorts. In addition to major resorts, famous backcountry fields that together form the “Powder Belt,” such as Asahidake in the Taisetsu Mountain Range, are also located in central Hokkaido.
Central area
Pippu Ski Resort
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Courses
9
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Lifts
2
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Longest run
2,200m
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Maximum Slope
36°
Mid-December 2026 – March 22, 2027
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
-
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Jan.
-
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Feb.
-
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Mar.
-
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Apr.
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- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
-
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Jan.
-
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Feb.
-
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Mar.
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Apr.
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Furano Ski Resort
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Courses
28
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Lifts
11
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Longest run
4,000m
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Maximum Slope
34°
Furano Zone: November 28, 2026- May 5, 2027 Kitanomine Zone: December 28, 2026- Late March , 2027
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
130cm
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Jan.
165cm
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Feb.
230cm
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Mar.
230cm
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Apr.
150cm
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
130cm
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Jan.
165cm
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Feb.
230cm
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Mar.
230cm
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Apr.
150cm
KAMUI SKI LINKS
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Courses
26
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Lifts
6
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Longest run
4,000m
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Maximum Slope
35°
Early December, 2026- March 31, 2027 (dates may change depending on snow conditions)
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
64cm
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Jan.
97cm
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Feb.
112cm
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Mar.
70cm
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Apr.
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- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
64cm
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Jan.
97cm
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Feb.
112cm
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Mar.
70cm
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Apr.
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SAHORO SKI RESORT
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Courses
21
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Lifts
8
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Longest run
3,000m
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Maximum Slope
39°
December,1. 2026- April,5. 2027 (As of current schedule)
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
51cm
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Jan.
80cm
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Feb.
93cm
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Mar.
116cm
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Apr.
81cm
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
51cm
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Jan.
80cm
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Feb.
93cm
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Mar.
116cm
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Apr.
81cm
Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU
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Courses
29
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Lifts
6
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Longest run
4,200m
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Maximum Slope
35°
December 1, 2026- April 5, 2027
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
114cm
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Jan.
150cm
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Feb.
172cm
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Mar.
153cm
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Apr.
148cm
- Monthly snow accumulation in-season
- ※Average over the last 3years
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Dec.
114cm
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Jan.
150cm
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Feb.
172cm
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Mar.
153cm
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Apr.
148cm