The capital of the island of Hokkaido, Sapporo is famous for three things–beer, skiing, and their snow festival. Enjoy the rush of flying down the slopes of Sapporo Kokusai and Sapporo Moiwayama, both of which offer plenty of family-friendly courses and activities. Adrenaline junkies shouldn’t miss the thrill of challenging Sapporo Teine, which boasts one of the steepest slopes in the country.
During your downtime, you can head to the Sapporo Beer Museum and try their tasting room and beer garden. And since you’re already in town for the season, make the most of it by joining the Sapporo Snow Festival as well.
So go pack your bags and snow gear, and make sure to check out this list of the best ski resorts in Sapporo, Japan.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to ski slopes and equipment. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 29, 2025.
Top ski resorts
| Ski Resort | Skill Level Suitability | No. Of Lifts | Season Opening Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort | Beginner 30%, Intermediate 50%, Advanced 20% | 4 | November 22, 2024 - May 6, 2025 |
| Sapporo Moiwayama Ski Area | Beginner 40%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 20% | 5 | December 21, 2024 - March 23, 2025 |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | Beginner 30%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 30% | 5 | Mid-December 2024 - Mid-April 2025 |
| Fu's Snow Area | Beginner 30%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 30% | 3 | Late December 2024 - Late March 2025 |
| Sapporo Teine Ski Resort | Beginner 35%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 25% | 10 | November 16, 2024 - May 6, 2025 |
| Takino Suzuran Hillside Park Snow World | Beginner 100% | 1 | December 22, 2024 - March 31, 2025 |
| Jozankei Mikasa Ski Resort | Beginner 100% | 0 | Mid-November 2024 - May 31, 2025 |
1. Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (from USD 88.85)
Resort information:
- Season opening date: November 22, 2024 - May 6, 2025
- Nearest international airport: New Chitose Airport (1h30m drive)
- Suitable for: Beginner 30%, intermediate 50%, advanced 20%
- Lift details: 4 ski lifts
- Off-piste/backcountry: Yes (off-piste trails and backcountry access)
- Ski lessons: Available
- Ski equipment rental: Available
- Family-friendly: Yes
- Official website: Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Equipment Rental
Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel Milione (from USD 238)
- Ski-in ski-out: No
- Distance to ski area: 22-minute drive to Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
- Nearest lift: Fu's Snow Area No.1 Romance Lift (14-minute drive)
- Onsen: Yes
- Ski storage: No
Situated at the foot of Mt Yoichi, this hotel offers well-appointed rooms where skiers and snowboarders can recuperate between their trips. The property is just 22 minutes from Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, meaning guests can easily access the ski slopes with a short drive.
Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel Milione
Address: Minami-ku Jozankei-onsen Higashi Minami 3-chome
2. Sapporo Moiwayama Ski Area (from USD 149.15)
Resort information:
- Season opening date: December 21, 2024 - March 23, 2025
- Nearest international airport: New Chitose Airport (55-minute drive)
- Suitable for: Beginner 40%, intermediate 40%, advanced 20%
- Lift details: 5 ski lifts
- Off-piste/backcountry: No (off-piste trails and backcountry access)
- Ski lessons: Available
- Ski equipment rental: Available
- Family-friendly: Yes
- Official website: Sapporo Moiwayama Ski Area
One-day Skiing Experience at Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ski Resort
Sapporo Park Hotel (from USD 63)
- Ski-in ski-out: No
- Distance to ski area: 13-minute drive to Moiwayama Ski Area
- Nearest lift: Moiwayama Ropeway, 3.8 km (2.36 mi)
- Onsen: No
- Ski storage: No
A snazzy Western-style establishment overlooking Nakajima Park, Sapporo Park Hotel is a great option not just for regular tourists but also for snow-loving athletes and hobbyists. Its selection of nicely furnished rooms and suites is enticing to both budget-oriented and luxury travelers.
For skiers, the nearest snow resort is the Sapporo Moiwayama Ski Area, just 13 minutes away by car. Its slopes are recommended for beginners and good for building confidence in the powder. Unfortunately, snowboarding is prohibited so if you or your group have varied equipment, you may have to try another resort.
Sapporo Park Hotel
Address: Chuo-ku Minami 10-jo Nishi 3-1-1
3. Sapporo Bankei Ski Area (from USD 143.6)
Resort information:
- Season opening date: Mid-December 2024 - Mid-April 2025
- Nearest international airport: New Chitose Airport (1-hour drive)
- Suitable for: Beginner 30%, intermediate 40%, advanced 30%
- Lift details: 5 ski lifts
- Off-piste/backcountry: Yes (off-piste trails and backcountry access)
- Ski lessons: Available
- Ski equipment rental: Available
- Family-friendly: Yes
- Official website: Sapporo Bankei Ski Area
｜Sapporo Bankei Ski Area, Hokkaido｜One-Day Skiing Tour with Mandarin Instruction (Includes Shuttle Bus & Ski Equipment)
conifa-log (from USD 274)
- Ski-in ski-out: No
- Distance to ski area: 7-minute drive to Sapporo Bankei Ski Area
- Nearest lift: Moiwayama No. 4 Triple Lift (4-minute drive)
- Onsen: No
- Ski storage: Yes
Nestled in a quiet wooded hill on the outskirts of Sapporo, conifa-log promises its guests a wonderful stay with plenty of idyllic rural Hokkaido scenery to admire. The cabin can accommodate a medium-sized group and is just 7 minutes away from the slopes of Bankei Ski Area. It has space for one vehicle, which is handy for guests renting a car. The property is available for long-term bookings and has a kitchen and laundry. There’s also a ski rack for stowing your gear when not in use.
Minami, Hokkaido, JapanSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
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4. Fu's Snow Area
Resort information:
- Season opening date: Late December 2024 - Late March 2025
- Nearest international airport: New Chitose Airport (1-hour drive)
- Suitable for: Beginner 30%, intermediate 40%, advanced 30%
- Lift details: 3 ski lifts
- Off-piste/backcountry: No (off-piste trails and backcountry access)
- Ski lessons: Available
- Ski equipment rental: Available
- Family-friendly: Yes
- Official website: Fu's Snow Area
Newly built modern home (from USD 71)
- Ski-in ski-out: Yes (Fu's Snow Area)
- Nearest lift: Fu's Ski Resort No. 1 Pair Lift, 750 meters (2460.63 feet)
- Onsen: No
- Ski storage: No
This sleek modern home sits strategically close to several ski resorts, with Fu’s Snow Area being the closest at just a brisk walk from the property. First-time visitors to Sapporo would want to take advantage of the host’s experience with the area, as they can guide you to various outdoor activities including snowboarding and mountain climbing. They also rent out snowboards and ice skates if you’re interested.
As for the home’s amenities, it’s equipped with a kitchen and laundry, two very handy features if you’re booking a long-term stay. There’s also a firepit out in the yard that you can rent for 1000 JPY (6.66 USD).
Sapporo, Hokkaido, JapanAccommodates: 4
5. Sapporo Teine Ski Resort
Resort information:
- Season opening date: November 16, 2024 - May 6, 2025 *Open only on weekends and holidays after April 8
- Nearest international airport: New Chitose Airport (1-hour drive)
- Suitable for: Beginner 35%, intermediate 40%, advanced 25%
- Lift details: 10 ski lifts
- Off-piste/backcountry: Yes (off-piste trails and backcountry access)
- Ski lessons: Available
- Ski equipment rental: Available
- Family-friendly: Yes
- Official website: Sapporo Teine Ski Resort
Fluffy serviced stay in the city (from USD 149)
- Ski-in ski-out: No
- Distance to ski area: 24-minute drive to Sapporo Teine Ski Resort
- Nearest lift: Shirakaba No. 1 Lift (17-minute drive)
- Onsen: No
- Ski storage: No
For those looking to experience not just the slopes of Sapporo but also the wondrous attractions in the city, this serviced rental is for you. Guests will be treated to apartment-style accommodations with fluffy quilt beds and a microwave kitchenette. It also features a shared bathroom, laundry, and garden yard.
Those with skiing and snowboarding in mind can try challenging the slopes of Sapporo Teine, which boasts one of the steepest powder runs in the country. The resort is just a quick 24-minute drive from the property.
Kita, Hokkaido, JapanAccommodates: 5
6. Takino Suzuran Hillside Park Snow World
Resort information:
- Season opening date: December 22, 2024 - March 31, 2025
- Nearest international airport: New Chitose Airport (45-minute drive)
- Suitable for: Beginner 100%
- Lift details: 1 ski lift
- Off-piste/backcountry: No (off-piste trails and backcountry access)
- Ski lessons: Available
- Ski equipment rental: Available
- Family-friendly: Yes
- Official website: Takino Suzuran Hillside Park Snow World
Gardens Resort Tokiwa (from USD 284)
- Ski-in ski-out: No
- Nearest lift: Takino Snow World Lift (12-minute drive)
- Onsen: No
- Ski storage: No
Retreat to the idyllic woodlands of Tokiwa and enjoy a vacation surrounded by forests and mountain slopes. This chalet offers several sleeping spaces and is capable of hosting a very large group. While guests can swim in the river during summer, those visiting in winter can enjoy a hot tub and sauna instead.
Those looking for an easy-going ski trip with the family should head to the Takino Snow World Family Ski Resort. The resort prides itself as the perfect place for children and beginners to pick up skiing and snowboarding.
Sapporo, 北海道, JapanAccommodates: 16
7. Jozankei Mikasa Ski Resort
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Resort information:
- Season opening date: Mid-November 2024 - May 31, 2025
- Nearest international airport: New Chitose Airport (1h10m drive)
- Suitable for: Beginner 100%
- Lift details: No ski lifts
- Off-piste/backcountry: No (off-piste trails and backcountry access)
- Ski lessons: Not available
- Ski equipment rental: Available
- Family-friendly: Yes
- Official website: Jozankei Mikasa Ski Resort
Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei (from USD 442)
- Ski-in ski-out: Yes, (Jozankei Mikasa)
- Nearest lift: Not specified
- Onsen: Yes
- Ski storage: No
Taking advantage of the multiple onsens in the area, the hotel is a hot spring paradise and features multiple bathing facilities. Specially designated rooms even come equipped with bathing tubs and forest views. Jozankei Mikasa Ski Resort is just a 7-minute walk away from the hotel. The kid-friendly snow resort is great for beginners of all ages and even offers free sled rentals for children.
Jyozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei
Address: 3-105 Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku
Winter time in Sapporo
Make sure you experience everything Sapporo has to offer, from the snow festival to skiing on its many beautiful ski resorts. If you’re planning a family ski trip, choose from any of the resorts on this list and book your accommodation before they sell out!
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