Hoshino Tomamu Resort
Hoshino Tomamu Resort is one of the best kept secrets in in all of Hokkaido however there is more and more noise as international visitors stumble across this resort and unpack everything that makes it so great. Tomamu ski resort is in the centre of Hokkaido which is Japan’s second largest island and is home to some of the best ski resorts in the whole country, Hoshino Tomamu resort being one of them. Tomamu ski resort is a rather young ski resort and came to like in 1983 as part of the insanely huge ski boom that happened all over Japan. Since first opening its lifts mostly local riders have been flocking to the resort every winter to find the deep powder that gets tucked into the many tree runs at the resort. Like nearby Furano ski resort, Tomamu ski resort is in the centre of Hokkaido and will typically open to riders in early December and remain open until late March, or until the snow has melted.
During a typical winter season Hoshino Tomamu ski resort will see around 14m or 560” of incredibly light fluffy Japanese powder snow which the whole region is known for, and thanks to the south facing aspect of the resort, when the winds change and blow in from the south the storms are supercharged from the moisture of the Pacific Ocean. During the peak of the season when the snowfall is consistently dropping the resort can open up all 306 acres of terrain which spans across two specific mountain peaks that rise high above the base areas.
At Tomamu ski resort you will find 29 marked trails that range from beginner through to advanced, there is also a handful of expertly marked tree zones that require you to sign a waiver with patrol before being allowed through the gates. One of the standout features of Tomamu ski resort is the ability for beginner riders to experience true top to bottom riding on both mountain peaks with the longest trail spanning 4,200m in length and 585m in vertical from the top of the gondola all the way back down to the main base area. To get around Hoshino Tomamu ski resort there are 6 lifts in operation, and they include a 4-person gondola, 3 high speed quad lifts, some of which include hoods to protect you from the freezing Hokkaido winds and then 2 double chairs which primarily serve the beginner areas.
There are two main base areas at Hoshino Tomamu ski resort with the Hoshino Tomamu Tower area being the more established of the two. Here you will find the two main hotels that include the Hoshino Resorts Tomamu the Tower and the Hoshino Resorts Risonare Tomamu, the latter being the newer and more luxury of the two. At this base area you will also find ski hire, restaurants, parking, restroom facilities and places to warm up if you are feeling a little cold. Over in the gondola base area you will also find parking, restaurant, ski hire and the Club Med hotel with its all-inclusive accommodation offering. Both base areas have ticket stations where you can get a Furano lift ticket which will run you around 7,000 yen per day, or $70 AUD / $40 USD.
Hoshino Tomamu Opening Hours
Daylight lifts operating hours: 8:45am - 15:30pm
Evening lifts operating hours: 15:30pm - 18:00pm
Hoshino Tomamu Web Cam & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Hoshino Tomamu Mountain Resort. We have collected all the best shots from the Hoshino Tomamu web cam so you can see every aspect of the ski resort and surrounding mountains.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather at Hoshino Tomamu before your next visit - check out the Hoshino Tomamu web cam below.
Hoshino Tomamu Cam
Located nearby the mountain resort this Hoshino Tomamu cam gives you a look at the conditions in town.
Elevation: 586m (1,923ft)
Hoshino Tomamu Lift System
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Where is Hoshino Tomamu Ski Resort?
Whilst it appears like Hoshino Tomamu ski resort is in the middle of nowhere it’s very easy to access via both car, train or bus. Once you fly into Sapporo international airport (New Chitose Airport) you can either rent a car, get on a bus, take a train into Sapporo, and then get a bus transfer, or take a train all the way to Tomamu ski resort. For those who choose to drive we recommend you get a car with AWD just for the extra safety and if you are finding yourself driving on a stormy day make sure you take your time, have extra supplies in the car as the travel time can easily double.
From Furano: 66km / 1 hour’s drive
From New Chitose Airport: 109km /1.5 hour’s drive
From Sapporo: 145km / 2 hour’s drive
From Niseko: 212km / 3.5 hour’s drive
Hotels at Hoshino Tomamu Resort
Japan Snow News
The 23/24 winter season was the polar opposite to the 22/23 season in by way of the fact that there was far less snowfall across the whole country. We take a look at which resorts in United States saw the largest snowfall during the 23/24 winter season. All the total snowfall reports have been taken directly from the ski resort websites as of the 25th of April 2024.