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Tomamu Ski Holidays

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  • All-inclusive Club Med resort
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Ski Holidays in Tomamu

If Tomamu’s name doesn’t grow in the world of Japanese skiing we’ll eat our woolly hats. What other ski resorts have an indoor beach, village of ice and snow banana boat rides..? Unlike a lot of Japan’s resorts, off piste is allowed and the country’s first ski in/ski out street can also be found here. No wonder big names like Club Med are setting up shop here…

Tomamu Stats

Top Altitude
1239m
Bottom Altitude
540m
Resort Altitude
540m
Total Piste
28 runs, 21.3 km
Longest Run
3.3km
Slope Orientation
S
Vertical Drop
699m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Located in central Hokkaido (the island at the very north end of Japan), Tomamu is recognisable by its teetering hotel towers.

The facilities in this resort - officially called Hoshino Resort Tomamu - are fabulous: there’s the small but growing set of all-singing, all-dancing hotels (Club Med’s one of the latest on the scene), top-notch restaurants and unique attractions like an indoor beach and outdoor Ice Village.

Pretty much everything is ski-in, ski out (hotels, shops and restaurants included) and the fact that Tomamu is only a ninety minute drive from New Chitoise Airport is another big draw. New Chitoise has direct flights from airports across Japan and Asia for easy connections and opportunities for a multi-centre break.

A gondola and five ski lifts serve the ski area, which at 21.3km isn’t the biggest on earth but still packs in variety across Tomamu Mountain and the Tower Mountain Area. Find ski schools and hire shops at the gondola station. The fact that off-piste skiing and snowboarding is allowed (in a strictly controlled ‘Powder Area’ with recommended routes) sets this place apart from a lot of other ski resorts in Japan.

If you want to explore other Hokkaido ski resorts during your time here, Sahoro is 30 minutes’ drive away and you can reach Furano by car in just over an hour.

Winter Sports Ratings

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Tomamu Transfer Times

New Chitoise Airport 1.5h

What's the ski area like in Tomamu?

When it comes to lessons, the GAO Snow Academy provide local lessons in English and some hotels have their own ski schools. First slides on skis usually take place on the Tower Mountain half of the ski area, where the easiest piste is the Hello Nipo, a 700m run served by its own chair lift and just for first-timers. Once you’ve conquered it, take a detour about a quarter of the way down onto the Pine Road piste, which links to Fairy Woods to return back to base. For access to the resort centre and Club Med resort, beginners can take the Tower Express and ski the Sunshine and Road to Gondola Runs over to the other side of the ski area. For a confidence boosting end of week route, ski the resorts longest run from the top of the ski area – the 3.3km Silver Bell.

Last time we checked, blue runs (or ‘courses’ as they’re called locally) represented intermediate terrain here, and let skiers and snowboarders roam all over the ski area. We love the scenic ‘Ridge’ runs at the top of Tomamu – soak up the view of the snowy forest then take Dragon Ridge followed by Highway Coaster or Exhibition… Or Panorama Ridge, Silky Way and Silver Bell for a cruiser route down. Over on the Tower Mountain side, the Bird Watcher runs are short and sweet with ungroomed Venus as a fun route back to the centre.

The resorts steepest course at 35 degrees is No Gravity, which, jutting down from Panorama Ridge is also the longest black graded run in the area at 770m. But this and the four other back runs aren’t your lot when it comes to expert level terrain – you can sign up for access to a separate powder area in the Resort Centre (the building with the triangle roof), where they’ll fill you in on safety rules, make sure you’re properly kitted out then give you the key to delicious off piste terrain – we like the routes off the ridge of Tower Mountain which take you through snow fields and forest.

The beginner-friendly Hello Nipo, Forest Caster and Sunshine, intermediate-level Gemini and Moonshine and expert-only Freeway runs are usually open for night skiing.

Which other ski resorts are near to Tomamu?

The nearest ski resorts to Tomamu include Sahoro, Furano.

Ski Area Facts

LocationHokkaido, Japan
Established1983
Downhill28 runs, 21.3 km
Lift Pass¥5,400 (adult 1 day)

Beginner Slopes

10 runs35%

Intermediate Skiing

13 runs50%

Advance & Expert Terrain

5 runs15%

Snowboarding Trails

28 runs, 21.3 km100%

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Best Time to Visit Tomamu

On an average ski season, this place will see a whopping 14 metres of snowfall (think a double decker bus on top of a three storey house…). Often it starts falling in November, with runs staying open from December through to April.

Layering up is recommended - it gets cold in this neck of the woods – though the set-up of the resort means you don’t have to spend too much time outside when off the slopes.

Most of the slopes are south facing, capturing the best of the sunshine which is super in early winter but may mean you’re skiing slushier snow as spring approaches. Thankfully the long list of activities and attractions means there’s never a dull moment even in the unlikely event that the ski area’s off limits.

What's Tomamu like at Christmas?

A lot goes into making Christmas in Tomamu spectacular, with a record of excellent snow, wonderland attractions like the Ice Village (eyes peeled for Santa!) and activities including wreath and cookie making.

What's Tomamu like in the New Year?

Celebrate the New Year in Tomamu with hotel festivities, awesome Hokkaido cuisine and top notch powder snow.

What's Tomamu like in Half-Term?

There’s so much for families here, which makes spending Half Term in Tomamu an excellent choice – ski all kinds of runs, go banana boating and snow rafting and relax in excellent hotels on a brilliant week away.

What's Tomamu like at Easter?

Opt for Easter in Tomamu for something completely different. Springtime in Japan is spectacular, and even if the snow turns slushy later in the day, you’ll struggle to find a Japanese resort with more activities.

Tomamu Snow Conditions

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Ski Accommodation in Tomamu

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Tomamu’s one of our favourite ski resorts in Japan when it comes to family holidays. Being just an hour and a half’s drive from New Chitose Airport keeps boredom at bay, and there’s always the option to take the scenic rail transfer to make the journey even more exciting. Once here, English speaking ski schools like the GAO Snow Academy provide kids group lessons in classes of 3-6 year olds and 7-12 year olds, and private lessons for tots aged 4 and upwards. The gently progressive nature of the pistes is perfect for learners, while more experienced family members head off to explore both halves of the ski area. There’s a ton to keep time off the slopes exciting – a trip to the ice village will delight whether you’re a family of Frozen fans or not, with an ice slide for youngsters and a bar for grown-ups. You can all hit the beach in Mina-Mina, and have a whale of a time in the wave pool, kids pool and outdoor pool.

Tomamu might be a smallish ski resort, but its mountain of activities makes it marvellous for groups. The ski area has a good amount for each level of skier and snowboarder, from the gentle Tower Mountain trails to steep, ungroomed black runs like No Gravity and accessible off-piste terrain.

This is a top resort for groups with non-skiers, as the list of things to do is almost endless. Visit the Chapel on the Water and Ice Village, set off on a snowshoe hike, enjoy tropical climes at Mina-Mina Beach or stay put and sample your hotel’s facilities.

When it comes to fun group activities, snowmobiling and snow rafting are great fun, as are evening snow cruises from the GAO Outdoor Center.

All-inclusive hotels work brilliantly for groups with a range of tastes and appetites – with international buffets everyone can help themselves to whatever they fancy. And if you fancy a meal out there’s all sorts of choice, whether the consensus is for sandwiches, noodles, steak or pasta.

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How much is a ski pass in Tomamu

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

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Getting to Tomamu

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

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

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

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How long is the transfer from nearest Japan train station to Tomamu?

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

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