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Sahoro Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • All-inclusive accommodation
  • Small ski area
  • Excellent piste maintenance

Great for

  • Families
  • Quiet resort

Ski Holidays in Sahoro

Experience the Japanese ski scene in Hokkaido’s small resort of Sahoro – home to corduroy pistes, thick forest and the all-singing, all-dancing Club Med resort.

Sahoro Stats

Top Altitude
1030m
Bottom Altitude
420m
Resort Altitude
420m
Total Piste
22km
Longest Run
3km
Slope Orientation
S SE
Vertical Drop
610m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Head to Hokkaido - the northernmost island of Japan - and slap bang in the middle, surrounded by wilderness in the Hidaka Mountain range is Sahoro. As a ski resort, this one’s a tiddler, that took to the spotlight during the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics (the first ever held in Asia). There’s no buzzing ski town or quaint mountain village – just a handful of hotels and restaurants which cleverly cover all you’d need for a week on the mountain and more (the Club Med hotel is moments from the nearest lift). The 9 ski lift system is capable of transporting 12,000 people per hour with the gondola able to take you to the top of the mountain in under ten minutes.

But that’s not to say you’re miles from the rest of civilisation… The town of Shintoku is 20 minutes’ drive away with restaurants, shops and the Shintokucho Eiyokujo spa. You’ll find a couple of airports - New Chitose and Tokachi–Obihiro - within a two-hour drive, and there’s plenty to explore all over the island.

Hokkaido has a real buzz about it, hosting over a thousand festivals and events throughout the year, which makes it one of the nation’s busiest areas. These include the Sapporo Snow festival in February, drawing around two million visitors to see beautiful snow and ice sculptures.

By European standards, the ski area’s pretty small with 17 pistes covering 80 hectares in all on Mt. Sahoro-Dake. But if you’re the kind of skier or snowboarder who likes getting your bearings on familiar terrain, it’s spot on. Meanwhile, those who get itchy feet at the thought of the same runs all week can use Sahoro as a base for a Japanese ski safari including the likes of Tomamu (35 mins away by car) and Furano (just over an hour’s drive).

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Sahoro Transfer Times

New Chitose Airport 1h40
Tokachi–Obihiro Airport 1h20

The nearest airport to Sahoro is Sapporo Chitose at 140 km or about 1 hour 40 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Sahoro?

There aren’t dozens of them, but the pistes you can ski here are gloriously groomed twice a day to ensure everyone enjoys the corduroy.

The easiest of the beginner terrain can be found in the lower parts of the resort, where the two fastest quad chairs serve green runs - South Road and Central Road are the gentlest out of the 9 available. South Road is short and sweet and Central Road nice and long if you’re looking to build up a rhythm. South Street is the longest of the lot at 2.7km and curves around the edge of the ski area, providing stunning views from the top of Mt. Sahoro-Dake.

Sahoro’s three groomed intermediate runs include the North, the Central and Second North Avenue. All reds fork off from the top of the mountain for a top-to-bottom descent to the base - at 3km, North Avenue is the longest and a clear favourite.

While the five advanced runs aren’t the hairiest you’ll ever see, the North way is the area’s steepest - with a maximum gradient of 39 degrees it’s often used as a slalom course. Off piste skiing and riding is allowed but rarely practiced, meaning fresh tracks amongst the trees aren’t hard to come by – don’t miss the steep descent to the left of North Way.

Freestylers aren’t forgotten, and will find a Snow Park near the bottom of the resort as well as a 120m half pipe.

For cross country skiers, there are 5km of trails.

Which other ski resorts are near to Sahoro?

The nearest ski resorts to Sahoro include Niseko, Furano.

Ski Area Facts

LocationHokkaido, Japan
Established
Downhill22km
Lift Pass28,980 yen (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

10.6km48%

Intermediate Skiing

7.4km34%

Advance & Expert Terrain

4km18%

Snowboarding Trails

22km100%

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Best Time to Visit Sahoro

January and February are typically the best months for snow. We like February when Hokkaido is buzzing with some of the island’s largest festivals taking place, including the Sapporo Winter Festival which brings 2 million people to the area! The pistes here are sheltered from big gusts of wind as a result of its defensive-tree-line, which also provides better visibility during times of heavy snowfall. Sahoro tends to wind down in early April with the quality of the snow usually starting to deteriorate from around the end of March.

What's Sahoro like at Christmas?

Local hotels often put on special events and incredible feasts to celebrate Christmas in Sahoro.

What's Sahoro like in the New Year?

Start the year slightly differently by waking up in the Hidaka mountains during New Year in Sahoro.

What's Sahoro like in Half-Term?

The Japanese and Australian families that love skiing here don’t have the same school holidays as British schools, making Half Term in Sahoro wonderfully quiet.

What's Sahoro like at Easter?

Snow starts to thaw as spring approaches, but on a good snow year, an early Easter in Sahoro is worth experiencing.

Sahoro Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Sahoro snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Sahoro snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Sahoro snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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Ski Accommodation in Sahoro

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Families are welcomed with open arms here, with all-inclusive hotels that have thought of everything (multiple restaurants, family rooms, activities galore) to make a week with the brood amazing. Those who haven’t clipped into skis before will learn on incredibly groomed pistes in a ski area small enough to navigate easily, while more experienced family members take to the snow park and halfpipe. Look out for packages including ski lessons, childcare and evening entertainment for a fun and relaxing trip all round.

If you haven’t skied Japan before, it makes for an amazing place to experience as a group. Saharo has a different vibe to the big European and North American resorts you might be used to – with a smaller ski area and drinks and dinners hosted in the big hotels. But that’s not to say you’ll be at a loss of things to do – if your party end up wanting something other than the 17 runs here, there are more Hokkaido ski resorts within easy reach (including Tomamu and Furano) as well as all manner of local activities from snowshoeing to lazy spa days. Spend time together feasting on Japanese and European cuisine, and making the most of all-inclusive drinks deals in the local hotels.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Sahoro

Maximum and minimum adult Sahoro lift pass prices ranged from Japanese Yen12600 to Japanese Yen28980 for 6 days access to the Sahoro ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Sahoro holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price Japanese Yen1680 - Japanese Yen3780 Japanese Yen2100 - Japanese Yen4830 Japanese Yen3780 - Japanese Yen3780
6 Day Price Japanese Yen10080 - Japanese Yen22680 Japanese Yen12600 - Japanese Yen28980 Japanese Yen22680 - Japanese Yen22680
Age Range N / A 12 - 59 60+
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Getting to Sahoro

Most of our ski holidays to Sahoro packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Sahoro from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Sahoro from the UK?

This table shows approximate transfer times to Sahoro from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance to Sahoro Transfer Time
Sapporo Chitose 140 km 1 hour 40 minutes
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How long is the transfer from nearest Japan train station to Sahoro?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Sahoro transfers.

Station Distance to Sahoro Transfer Time
Shintoku ? km ?
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