Sapporo Kokusai is located in the Minami Ward of Sapporo city. It is located further to the west than the other resorts located within the boundaries of the capital city. The location of Sapporo Kokusai makes it also easy to get to from Otaru as well as Sapporo. The runs at Sapporo Kokusai are on the eastern side of Asaridake (Kiroro is on the opposite western side) and this region usually gets a lot of good quality snow. The resort is smaller in scale than Kiroro but the weather is usually more stable. It has been operating since 1978 and so the 2017-2018 is the 40th Anniversary season.
Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan and also the largest and northernmost prefecture (though it is not usually referred to as a prefecture). It has coastlines on the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk and also the Pacific Ocean. Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and was host to the 1972 Winter Olympics. Hokkaido is home to the largest number of ski hills in Japan. While the majority of them are very small, some of the larger ski and snowboard resorts in Hokkaido - mostly found in regions to the west and east of Sapporo - are amongst the most famous in Japan.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Sapporo Kokusai.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The 'Yu-kki no yuki asobi hiroba' area for kids with various attractions is located by the base area and there is also an area for 'overseas' beginners, also by base. Both are open during the main season.
There is a 'Kids Room' in the main base building - that facility is free to use.
Park information
The beginners 'Snow Park' is located in the base area by the Number 6 Sky Cabin lift.
Sapporo Kokusai Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid November until Early May
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 9:00am until 5:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 5:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Sapporo Kokusai is open from 9:00am until 5:00pm on weekdays and from 9:00am until 6:00pm on weekends in the main season.
There is no nighta at this ski hill.
Sapporo Kokusai Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Older Child
High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day
4,500 yen
1,000 yen
2,200 yen
3,500 yen
3 Hours
3,600 yen
5 Hours
3,900 yen
1 Lift Coupon
350 yen
230 yen
350 yen
Sky Cabin (return)
1,450 yen
1,000 yen
1,450 yen
Season Ticket (all)
70,000 yen
11,000 yen
31,000 yen
60,000 yen
Spring Season (26th Mar to close)
13,500 yen
Early & Spring 1 Day
3,600 yen
1,000 yen
2,200 yen
3,500 yen
A 500 yen returnable deposit is required.
A Grand Senior ticket is available for people 65 years and over. The charge for this ticket is 3,000 yen for 1 day.
4 lift coupons are required to ride a Sky Cabin gondola one-way. 2 lift coupons are required to ride the quad lift. 1 lift coupon is required to ride the pair lifts.
The early season ticket is valid from 17th November 2017 until 8th December 2017. The spring season ticket is from Monday 26th March until closing in spring 2018.
Various lift ticket packages are available - family packs, including lunch or entry to onsen hot springs.
Getting to Sapporo Kokusai
By public transport
Train
19.1km from Asari Station on the Hakodate Honsen Line
19.8km from Otaru Chikko Station on the Hakodate Honsen Line
Information
Sapporo Kokusai is about 19km from Asari Station and 20km from Otaru Chikko Station on the Hakodate Honsen line.
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