Hoshino Tomamu

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 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.

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.