Itinerary Reference:

Outbound: Gather at 07:45 at Sapporo New Otani Hotel. Address: 1‑1, Kita 2‑jo Nishi 1‑chome, Chuo‑ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. A staff member holding a sign reading 【Hokkaido Resort Express】will greet you in the lobby. Please wait in the hotel lobby. Please inform the staff of your name. In addition, please obtain the "Ropeway Exchange Voucher" from the attendant when boarding the bus. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time. No refunds will be given for late arrivals or no‑shows.

Attraction / Experience: 10:50, 5 hours 10 minutes, Tomamu Resort Centre, After arriving at Tomamu Resort Centre, please collect your lift ticket at the lift ticket counter, after which you can enjoy skiing and other activities.

Attraction / Experience: 16:00, Tomamu Resort Centre, For the return bus, please wait near the TOMAMU Resort Centre bus stop. Please allow ample time to gather.

Transportation: 16:05 Board the bus

Attraction / Experience: 10 minutes, Yuni Parking Area (Up), Rest Break (may be changed to Shimukappu Parking Area depending on road conditions that day)

Return: 19:55 Disband at Sapporo New Otani Hotel. Departure from Tomamu Resort Centre is at 16:05. If you fail to arrive before the departure time, you will not be able to board the bus. Cancellations and refunds are not accepted.

*Itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic and weather conditions

Itinerary Highlights

Enjoy Tomamu's top‑grade extreme cold powder snow and experience a light, fluffy, superb skiing experience

Unrestricted access to 6 gondolas and chairlifts within the resort, ski across 29 diverse slopes with complete freedom

Visit the limited‑time ice city Ice Village and check out the stunning ice dome architecture

Explore the world's only ice chapel designed by Tadao Ando and capture dreamy snowy scenery shots

Savour the unique ice ramen, watch the ice theatre, and experience the distinctive extreme cold ambience

Suitable for families and couples alike, with a wide range of activities for a rich winter trip

2026 Hokkaido winter must‑do itinerary! Book the Hoshino Resort Tomamu Ski Area one‑day lift ticket, paired with a direct round‑trip bus from Sapporo — no need to drive, no complicated planning, easily head to Hokkaido's top‑grade extreme cold powder snow destination. Located inland in Hokkaido, Tomamu enjoys year‑round low temperatures, often dropping to minus 10 to 30 degrees, creating light, dry, dreamy powder snow with excellent fluffy texture. The average snow depth at the summit reaches 133 cm, making every glide soft and smooth, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the pure white, healing winter mountain scenery.

The ski area boasts 29 diverse slopes, with 6 gondolas and chairlifts, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so both adults and children can ski to their heart's content. For children experiencing snow for the first time, the resort offers dedicated ski lessons (charged separately), so beginners can learn with confidence; experts can tackle the untouched powder slopes for the ultimate thrill. In addition, the ski area offers over 30 snow activities such as banana boat rides (charged separately), providing a rich and varied experience.

Every year from mid‑December to mid‑March the following year, the resort opens its limited‑time 32,000㎡ Ice Village, featuring 11 ice dome structures, like stepping into a fairy tale. You can admire the stunning scenery where ice and nature intertwine, climb the Frost Tree Platform to take in the winter mountain views, savour the uniquely chilled ice ramen, and watch the special ice theatre. The Ice Chapel designed by Tadao Ando is pure and sacred, making it a perfect photo spot for couples to enjoy the snow and take winter wedding photos.

Enjoy the whole trip on a comfortable round‑trip bus with ease, one ticket for top‑grade powder snow and limited‑time ice attractions. No rushing, no driving needed — gather the extreme cold wonders, diverse skiing experiences, and beautiful winter scenery all in one, and easily create unforgettable Hoshino winter memories in Hokkaido.

Hoshino Resort Tomamu Ski Area Map