Hoshino Resorts Tomamu｜Ride the gondola to get to the best powder snow｜Hokkaido

Hoshino Resort Tomamu is located almost in the center of Hokkaido. There are two peaks on the slopes, "Tomamu Mountain" on the left and "Tower Mountain" on the right. With a total site area of ​​213 times the size of Tokyo Dome, and the longest run of 4,200 meters, it is a ski resort that is popular with all kinds of skiers.

At the base is "Firefly Street" where you can ski in and out, and you can enjoy shopping and dining on the slopes.

Both slopes are dotted with non-compressed snow courses, but this time I would like to introduce Tomamu Mountain.

DATA

SNOW DATA from 2015 to 2019

	Late December	January	February	March
average snowfall	80cm	135cm	180cm	90cm
average temperature	0℃	-11.4℃	-7.8℃	-2℃

Recommended powder course

A. The popular course "Glory" with a high chance of encountering powder.

"Glory" accessed by Unkai gondola. This is the highest powder encounter rate throughout the season. With an average slope of 20 degrees, it's perfect for getting your feet warmed up in the morning.

running distance	520m
slope	25 degrees maximum/20 degrees average
direction of the slope	east
Shortest access method	Unkai Gondola or Tomamu Express→Powder Express
Lift operation start time for access	9 o'clock
Number of people queuing before lift operation starts on weekends and holidays	about 50 people

B. The most difficult course at the ski resort, "No Gravity" is a must-visit when the snow piles up.

A super hard course with a maximum gradient of 35 degrees for most of the course. On days when the powder is piled up, you can feel a sense of floating without feeling gravity.

running distance	770m
slope	35 degrees maximum/26 degrees average
direction of the slope	South
Shortest access method	Unkai Gondola or Tomamu Express→Powder Express
Lift operation start time for access	9 o'clock
Number of people queuing before lift operation starts on weekends and holidays	about 50 people

C. Recommended for powder beginners! Exhilarating wide barn "Silky Way"

"Silky Way" for intermediate skiers. Wide slopes with great views. It is a course where you can enjoy variations such as powder, compacted snow, and bumps in the scenery that jumps into the foot of the mountain.

running distance	510m
slope	28 degrees maximum/15 degrees average
direction of the slope	South
Shortest access method	Unkai Gondola or Tomamu Express→Powder Express
Lift operation start time for access	9 o'clock
Number of people queuing before lift operation starts on weekends and holidays	about 50 people

If you want to easily encounter no-track powder, the CAT tour is recommended!

If you come to Tomamu, you definitely want to experience this CAT tour. Karifuridake, about 20 minutes by car from the hotel, is the stage of the tour. Skiing is mainly on the northeast slope, and the course to be skied changes according to the conditions. Elevation difference per one is about 200m. Ski about 6 times a day.

As you can see in the video, after finishing the morning session, the CAT moved to a yurt in the forest a short distance away. Here you can eat a special lunch of the same high quality as the hotel.

Recommended topics

This season, we have set up an "advanced-only open area" for skiing on tree runs and powder outside the course (within the controlled area). Procedures for skiing at the "Winter Mountain Liberation Desk" are required. After signing the philosophy agreement, you can enter the mountain wearing a helmet and armband. Information for the day is provided for safe enjoyment, so please check before departure.

The two high-rise tower hotels are recommended for those who want to enjoy a resort stay. Implementing the highest standard of corona countermeasures. By using the automatic gate system, you can purchase lift tickets in advance online to avoid morning congestion. This season, there is also an accommodation plan that makes long-term stays more profitable. Stay longer and experience the finest snow.