98 Ski Resorts in Hokkaido | Closest to New Chitose and Other Airports, by Area, Lift Prices and Opening Dates [2026-27]
Updated 2026.10.20
98 ski resorts in Hokkaido by area: distance from the nearest airport, opening date, this season's 1-day lift ticket, and official links, each on one card.
98 ski resorts in Hokkaido, grouped by area. Each card shows the distance from the nearest airport and the opening date, plus the 1-day lift ticket where this season’s price has been published. Prices and dates come from each resort’s official site.
Compiled by Hokkaido Campingcar Guide from each resort's official site (checked 10/17〜10/18).
Listed: 98 resorts whose operation this or last season is confirmed on official sites. More are added as confirmed.
Adult 1-day lift tickets at resorts with official 2026-27 prices: ¥2,500〜¥16,700.
Filter by area and nearest airport. Each card links to the official site and a map.
For 2026-27 opening dates (announced resorts, earliest first), see Hokkaido ski resort opening dates. You can see the snow now from the cards of the 5 resorts with live cameras.
Kiroro Snow World (New Chitose 102.9km / 11/28 (announced))
Niseko Grand Hirafu (New Chitose 117.8km / 11/28 (announced))
Mount Racey (New Chitose 55.5km / 12/06 (last season))
Sapporo Teine (New Chitose 67.2km / 11/21 (announced))
Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Area (Asahikawa 97.9km / 12/11 (announced))
Niseko HANAZONO Resort (New Chitose 116.4km / 11/28 (announced))
Sapporo Moiwayama Ski Area (New Chitose 51.5km / 12/20 (last season))
Resorts whose official sites do not list a number of runs, with many gondolas and lifts: Rusutsu Resort (18 lifts), Sahoro Resort (8 lifts), Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort (6 lifts), Kamui Ski Links (6 lifts)
Which ski resorts are closest to each airport? The 3 nearest by car
We found the nearest airport for each ski resort by road distance and listed the closest three for each airport. Distances are by road and approximate.
Airport
Closest resorts (road distance)
New Chitose
Eniwa Citizen Ski Area (26.1km), Dynasty Ski Resort (33.1km), Abira Town Abirayama Ski Area (33.3km)
Asahikawa
Canmore Ski Village (11.3km), Tohma Town Ski Area (21.7km), Pippu Ski Area (35.7km)
Memanbetsu
Abashiri Lake View Ski Area (13.7km), Bihoro Lily-yama Ski Area (14.8km), Northern Arc Resort Ski Area (28.3km)
Hakodate
Hakodate Usujiri Ski Area (27.9km), Hakodate Nanae Snow Park (43.3km), Shiriuchi Town Ski Area (65.2km)
Obihiro
Memuro Ski Area (29.3km), Makubetsu Chuurui Shirogane-dai Ski Area (34.1km), Makubetsu Akeno-gaoka Ski Area (34.1km)
Kushiro
Akan Royal Valley Ski Area (52.5km), Akanko Utara Ski Area (57.4km)
Distances are approximate road distances from OSRM (road map). In winter, travel time depends on road conditions.
Map
● Open 92 ○ Position is the town's center (approximate) ▲ Airport ━ Main road
Locations of 92 ski resorts in Hokkaido. Hover over a dot to see the name. Airports are ▲ and main roads are the orange lines.
Ski resorts by area
Listed by Central, South, North and East Hokkaido, and within each area from the nearest airport outward. Use the chips above to filter by area and airport.
Central (Sapporo, Chitose, Otaru, Niseko, Rusutsu)（37）
Lift tickets are shown only for resorts whose 2026-27 prices we checked on the official site (regular-season adult 1-day counter price). Rental is shown only where this season's price is confirmed, and "Est. per day" (lift + rental set, excluding wear and parking) appears only where both are confirmed. Airport distance is by road (~ means estimated from a straight line).
How to read the costs
For a first-timer the cost is mainly three things: the lift ticket, the rental set and the wear. Jacket and pants are usually rented separately and are not included in the daily estimate. Parking is free at many resorts but not all, so check the official site.
What to bring (ski and snowboard)
Goggles (essential on snowy days)
Waterproof gloves
Hat or helmet (some resorts rent helmets)
Neck warmer
Thick socks
Moisture-wicking base layer
Sunscreen and lip balm
ID (sometimes required for rentals)
Cash (some mountain restaurants do not take cards)
Skis, boots and poles (or board and boots) are normally included in the rental set. Wear is usually extra, so bringing your own saves money.
FAQ
When do Hokkaido ski resorts open?
Most open from late November to early December and close between late March and early May. Dates shift each year, so check the 'Opens' line and each official site.
Can I go with nothing but rentals?
Skis, boots and poles can be rented at almost every resort. Wear, gloves and goggles are not always available, so check the official link on the card.
Can I sleep in a campervan in the resort car park?
Only a few resorts officially allow overnight parking. Where it is not allowed, use a nearby RV park or roadside station (michi-no-eki).
Which resort is closest to New Chitose Airport?
Use the 'Nearest airport' line and sort by distance. Several resorts around Sapporo are one to two hours from the airport.
How crowded are weekdays versus weekends?
Resorts rarely publish crowd numbers. Where an official site warns that weekend parking fills up, it is noted on the card. The New Year holidays and weekends in January and February are the busiest at popular resorts.
Written & supervised by: Hokkaido Campervan Rental Editorial Team
Policy: official sources first / no assumptions on unknown values / updated as information changes
Hokkaido Campervan Rental Editorial Team
The Hokkaido Campervan Rental Editorial Team is a specialized media outlet that researches, compares, and publishes campervan rental information across Hokkaido. We organize rental companies, vehicles, prices, and rental conditions in key areas such as New Chitose Airport and Obihiro Airport based on actual research data, so even first-time renters can choose with confidence.
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