Don't let your kids say they're bored anymore
Shimukappu Village is located almost in the center of Hokkaido. This area boasts some of the best snow quality in the prefecture, and there is a place for families who want to enjoy skiing and winter to the fullest. Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu offers the ultimate hospitality!
With or without your children. A comprehensive service that allows you to do both
For those who can't compromise on powder, family, or work
Want to ski on the best powder snow? And at the same time, spend quality time on the snowy mountains with your kids. Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, Japan's largest snow resort located almost in the center of Hokkaido, makes this a dream that can be quite difficult for families with children to achieve
This place is known for being blessed with the finest powder snow, which can be described as dry, due to temperatures sometimes dropping below minus 30 degrees Celsius in winter and the low humidity caused by being far from the sea
The ski resort, which spans two mountains, has a total of 29 courses, with a wide variety of options, from exciting slopes that will satisfy children's curiosity to ungroomed areas for advanced skiers only. There are also childcare facilities and specialized programs to look after children when parents want to concentrate on skiing for a short time, and the quality and number of services available during your stay are impeccable, from carefully prepared meals made with seasonal Hokkaido ingredients to après-snow fun. Before you know it, the whole family will be soaking in the jet bath with a view, feeling completely satisfied and reliving the afterglow of the day
Starting this fall, RISONARE Tomamu will be offering a "Second Home Stay Plan," perfect for workcations. After a day of skiing with your family, you can join a remote meeting from your office with a spectacular view on the 30th floor. Stays are available for up to 30 nights
Enjoy some adult time at OTTO SETTE TOMAMU
Kids Services 
Leek panna cotta with plenty of sea urchin
Located on the 31st floor of RISONARE Tomamu, OTTO SETTE TOMAMU is a restaurant where you can enjoy Italian cuisine with a total of 9 courses using carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido. Starting in December, they will be introducing a winter-only menu using winter delicacies such as sea urchin and whitefish roe, and they will also be providing a childcare service with a nursery teacher on-site so that adults can enjoy their meal at their own pace!
"We want to serve authentic dishes to children too," so we have prepared a kids' menu using ingredients from Hokkaido, with juicy hamburgers as the main dish. We also have special cooking and seasonings that will open your eyes to the deliciousness of vegetables
"OTTO SETTE TOMAMU" Kids Service
Fee: Free
Location: RISONARE Tomamu South Building, 30th floor
Time: 17:50-22:30
Target ages: 2-6 years old
*Only for children of OTTO SETTE TOMAMU guests
Adventure Mountain
For wayward children, skiing is up to the liking. The world's first story-based family slope has been set up to stimulate children's spirit of adventure. It's a great opportunity to improve while having fun! The period is until March 31, 2021
Chokkali Mountain
To defeat the villain "Chokkari Daimajin" who is tormenting the forest fairy Nipo, you must collect eight items and complete the necessary spells!
Nipo Mountain
Search for items dropped by "Nipo", a fairy living in the forests of Tomamu, and complete the five-item course. This is for kids who are new to skiing
After skating, head to Ice Village
Ice slide 
Ice Bar
One of the things to enjoy during your stay is visiting the snow and ice town "Ice Village" after sunset. It's an extraordinary space with an ice bar, an ice general store, an ice church where you can actually hold weddings, and an ice rink
Period: December 10, 2020 - March 14, 2021 (planned)
Hours: 17:00 - 22:00 (last entrance 21:30)
Admission fee: 600 yen (free for guests staying at RISONARE Tomamu and Tomamu The Tower)
Firefly Street
In 2017, Hotaru Street, the first skiable street in Japan, was opened in the middle of the slope. It has become a lively new attraction lined with cafes, restaurants serving oven-grilled steaks, and select shops
Business period: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - Sunday, April 4, 2021
Business hours: 11:00 - 22:00
*Periods and hours vary by store
Frost Terrace
It's a 13-minute ride on the Unkai Gondola from the foot of the mountain. At an altitude of 1,088m, you'll find the "Frost Terrace" overlooking the majestic Hidaka Mountains. The photo shows the cloud-shaped observation spot "Cloud Walk," and the terrace will be lit up at night until December 25th!
Operating period: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - Sunday, February 28, 2021
Opening hours: 9:00-15:00 (last ascent, last descent at 15:30)
Fee: 2,200 yen for adults, 1,300 yen for elementary school students (free for lift ticket holders)
Stay at RISONARE Tomamu
Located on the mountainside with a ski resort in the background, RISONARE Tomamu is an all-suite high-rise hotel with rooms over 100m², equipped with a jet bath with a view and a sauna. It is popular with families who want to spend a luxurious time in the snowy mountains like no other
There is a wide variety of guest rooms, including a 120m² suite that can accommodate up to six people. All rooms are equipped with spacious jet baths with a view, so you can enjoy bathing at any time
Hoshino Resort Tomamu
1-day ticket: 5,900 yen
4-hour ticket: 5,000 yen (Can be used for 4 hours from the first gate pass. Night skiing is also available.)
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address
- Tomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido
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Telephone
- 0167-58-1111
*The information published is from December 2020.
Re-edited from 2020 BRAVOSKI vol.1