Sahoro Resort
Sahoro ski resort is in the historical town of Shintoku which is in the centre of Hokkaido, Japan’s second largest island and most northern of the 4 main islands. Sahoro ski resort is one of the smaller ski resorts in Hokkaido however its best known for its exceptional snowfall, limited number of daily visitors and large Club Med hotel which is located at the base of the resort.
At Sahoro ski resort you will find 8 lifts which include doubles, triples, quads and even a large gondola which rises from the base to the summit. Spread out all over the resort is 21 marked trails plus all the trees in between, this covers a skiable area of 346 acres, which isn’t huge however it’s enough for a few days of riding. Those who chase powder will love Sahoro ski resort as the off-piste riding and tree zones are exceptional, plus its common for Japanese riders and those staying at the Club Med to stick to the groomed runs so fresh snow last long after the most recent storm.
The standout feature of Sahoro ski resort is the exceptional beginner terrain and if you are a guest of the Club Med hotel you have access to group ski lessons which are available in English, something that is not that common in Japan. Another key area is the north facing powder zone which exclusively serves advanced terrain and has its own quad lift, however this lift doesn’t always operate every day so you might want to check the operation plans before making a hike out to Sahoro.
Sahoro Web Cam & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Sahoro Mountain Resort. We have collected all the best shots from the Sahoro 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 Sahoro before your next visit - check out the Sahoro web cam below.
Sahoro Web Cam | Mountain
Check out the latest snow conditions across the resort with this Sahoro web cam.
Elevation: 420m (1,377ft)
Sahoro Resort Lift System
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The official opening and closing dates for , Japan for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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Where is Sahoro Ski Resort?
Sahoro ski area is tucked deep into Hokkaido and its relatively easy to access. 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 to Sahoro 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.
The other option is to fly into Asahikawa airport which is smaller than Sapporo airport however a lot closer to the ski resort of Sahoro Japan. Both JAL and ANA have daily flights from Tokyo Haneda airport through to Asahikawa airport.
Distance and time to Sahoro ski resort:
From Furano: 68km / 1 hour 15 minute’s drive
From Asahikawa: 119km / 2 hour’s drive
From New Chitose Airport: 132km / 2 hour’s drive
From Sapporo: 168km / 2.5 hour’s drive
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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.