one of the best places in Japan to find dry powder snowHokkaido Powder Belt. What is it like to stay at a winter resort owned by Hoshino Resorts, where you can enjoy light and fluffy powder snow? And since you're in Hokkaido, you'll want to enjoy delicious food as well. We put together a 2-night, 3-day "adult ski trip for women" that is packed with every woman's dream.
This time, three female skiers, Yui Ohno, Mina Itaba, and Yuri Asakawa, who are based in Hakuba, Minamiuonuma, and Myoko, respectively, visited Tomamu in Hokkaido. They also took a large number of photos of their trip on their smartphones (over 600 photos!). Let's take a look back at the places and events that made an impression on them through the photos
Must-see!! Scenic spots and recommended photogenic spots in Tomamu
When it comes to girls' trips, the main goal is to take Instagram-worthy photos to remember the trip.
Tomamu has numerous scenic photo spots scattered throughout the ski resort. It's fun to visit these spots while skiing. Let me introduce some of the spots I visited.
①Frost Terrace and Cloud Walk
First up is the "Frost-Covered Tree Terrace." Located at the summit of Tomamu Mountain, it offers stunning views of trees covered in frost, shining bright white, and the majestic Hidaka Mountains. You can also take photos with Tomamu The Tower and the gondola in the background, making this a must-visit spot for capturing the essence of Tomamu.
The "Cloud Walk," a suspension bridge-like walkway accessible from the Frost-Covered Terrace,
is a unique cloud-shaped observation deck jutting out from the slope, and is a scenic spot visited even by non-skiers.
②Ice Village
is a magical place that only appears on winter nightsIce Village. Here, a city made of ice unfolds, complete with ice churches and ice hotels. Each structure is illuminated by lights, and the glittering ice is a beautiful sight.
The ice bar serves alcoholic drinks in ice glasses, the ice ramen shop serves ice ramen in ice bowls, and more. You can also try out activities like ice skating
Envy! "Risonare Tomamu" offers comprehensive hotel services
Hoshino Resorts operates and develops accommodations in various forms throughout Japan.
While there are some dream accommodations that you would want to stay at at least once, Hoshino Resorts Tomamu offers services that are especially appealing to skiers, and is also perfect for girls' trips.
where we stayed this timeRisonare Tomamu, is housed in two towering buildings and features all-suite rooms, each over 100 square meters, complete with a panoramic jacuzzi and private sauna. It's perfect for
warming up your chilled body and recharging your energy. The spacious suites are ideal for ski trips where you tend to have a lot of luggage, allowing you to prepare for the next day or even have an all-night girls' night out—highly recommended for sophisticated adult women.
Hooray for food-loving girls! Gourmet Tomamu
A cafe and restaurant with easy ski-in/ski-out access
For lunch, we went to Cafe & Bar Tsukino on Hotaru Street, which offers a wide variety of gourmet food unique to Tomamu, including hearty hamburgers, milk soft serve ice cream and cafe lattes made with Tomamu milk, which have a refreshing aftertaste
*Menus vary depending on the season
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu boasts over 20 restaurants and cafes, including Firefly Street.
The buffet restaurant, available for breakfast and dinner, offers such a wide variety of dishes that you won't be able to eat it all in one go.
The latte art is so cute ♡"
, but be careful not to take too much..."
The best part of the trip? Enjoy a luxurious full-course Italian meal
is perfect for a luxurious getaway for adult womenOTTO SETTE TOMAMU.
Dress up a little for dinner at this restaurant.
Here, a full course of exquisite Italian cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients is served.
From the appetizers onwards, the lavish presentation is so impressive that you'll want to take photos from every angle, thinking, "It's too stylish to eat!"
The dishes reveal a variety of facets when paired with natural wines. "That wine was delicious, let's have another glass!" This is the kind of luxurious experience only adults can enjoy, reveling in a fulfilling dinner.
Of course, I skied! I was very satisfied with the variety of courses
Since it was everyone's first time at Tomamu, we started by cruising through the variety of courses.
Tomamu is famous for "Tomamu The Tower," two colorful towers that stand tall within the ski area. We tried many times, all with the desire to capture a photo of ourselves skiing down towards the towers. The slopes were gentle, making it easy to ski leisurely while enjoying the scenery.
is a challenge for any skierAdvanced-Only Area. By following the prescribed procedures, you can enjoy authentic tree runs within the ski resort, attracting many skiers and snowboarders every season. This is a unique initiative by Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, which focuses on creating slopes that utilize the natural environment as it is.
Even if you push, attack, and fall, the high-quality powder snow will protect you. That's what makes skiing with friends so much fun
For an even more challenging ride, head to "Tomamu Slopestyle Park." Oh no, I only have powder boards, but since I'm here, I might as well try a jump, so I do a one-make. Seeing my friends' tricks up close, which I don't usually get to see, really gets me excited.
Have you always been good? End your trip with the "Mt. Karifuri CAT Tour"
On the final day of our Tomamu trip, we ventured beyond the groomed slopes into the backcountry in search of better snow.Kariburi-dake CAT TourWe joined
As if to celebrate the end of our trip, we were blessed with "THE DAY" weather, and everyone was in high spirits all day long!
After getting off the CAT, we walked to the skiing point. The ground was covered in soft snow, but we followed in a line behind the guide
When you arrive at the drop point, a wide, untracked powder run where you can make big turns spreads out before your eyes. Those with backcountry experience will be excited to get down, while those who are still new to the sport will be filled with nervousness
As each person prepares, he gives advice like, "It's dangerous to ski up to that tree, so stop above it." Having a planned route in advance gives you peace of mind. All that's left is the courage to jump into the powder
"3, 2, 1, drop!" they shouted, and took off. As they made turns, smooth, dry powder flew into the air. "Wow!" "Ahhh!" Shouts of joy rang out. Such luxurious time passed in the blink of an eye. Before I knew it, I had reached the stopping point, ignoring my desire to ski more
After a long day of skiing, we headed to lunch, which was included with the tour. A yurt appeared alone in the forest. Once inside, we were greeted by a retro yet stylish space decorated like a mountain cabin
The lunch provided on the tour was a luxurious one-person hotpot filled with Hokkaido seafood, including shrimp and salmon. The soup, packed with the flavor of the ingredients, warmed me from the inside out, my body cold from the exhaustion of skiing
Three days of skiing, staying overnight, playing, and eating. Even if you're traveling with people you've never met before, the best thing about a ski trip is that you can bond while skiing. It
also deepens your bonds and makes you want to go again and ski more!
With its superb snow quality and excellent facilities and services, Hoshino Resorts Tomamu has captivated skiers and is a recommended travel destination this winter.
I was surprised by the amazing selection that even hardcore skiers would be satisfied with!"
Relax in the wave pool at Minamina Beach."
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Yui Ohno
Originally from Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, he competed in alpine skiing, freestyle park skiing, and half-pipe skiing, and is now a freeride skier. In the summer he spends the year actively in nature, climbing, mountain biking, surfing, and surf skating
Sponsors:
HEAD, DYNAFIT, SMITH, Uncle Steven’s
Instagram:@yuipuep
Mina Itaba
He was born in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture. He started freeskiing in high school and joined Team YBI, based in Ishiuchi. After graduating from high school, he spent four seasons in Whistler, Canada, and after returning to Japan, he started producing videos with overseas riders and competing in FWQ. He currently focuses on park and freeride skiing, and is based in Ishiuchi Maruyama and Nozawa Onsen
Sponsors:
ARMADA, OYUKI, ELECTRIC, K2boots, YBI
Instagram:@m8i2n8a
Yuri Asakawa
A girl born in the early 90s who loves to ski and lives in the heavy snow areas of Nagano and Niigata prefectures. She'll go anywhere, even across the ocean or mountains, as long as there's a smell of fun. As long as she has good drinks and good friends, she doesn't care if the snow is bad or there are no waves. (Her latest worry is that the week seems to fly by.)
Instagram:@uri_lily
Information
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu/Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu
| location | Nakatomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido 079-2204 |
| phone | 0167-58-1111 (main phone number) |
| Number of rooms | 735 rooms (Tomamu The Tower 535 rooms, Risonare Tomamu 200 rooms) |
| Check-in/Check-out | Check-in: 15:00~ / Check-out: ~11:00 |
| Fee | Tomamu The Tower: from 11,400 yen per night, Risonare Tomamu: from 21,900 yen per night (both per person for two people sharing a room, tax and service charges included, breakfast included) |
| access | Approximately 100 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, or approximately 90 minutes by JR (transfers required; free shuttle bus available from Tomamu Station; no reservations required) |
| URL | https://www.snowtomamu.jp |
| Social Media | Instagram｜Facebook｜X (Twitter) |