Sapporo Kokusai is located in the Minami Ward of Sapporo city. It is located further to the west than the other ski areas located within the boundaries of the capital city. The location of Sapporo Kokusai makes it also easy to get to from Otaru and 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 ski area is smaller in scale than Kiroro, but the weather is usually more stable. It has been operating since 1978.
The Mountain
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470m
630m
30"
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3600m
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Skiers 60%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 40%
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Sapporo Kokusai Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Sapporo Kokusai.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Children's facilities
The Snow Park area for kids featuring various attractions is located by the base area.
Park information
There are a few park areas at Sapporo Kokusai including the 500m Beginners Street and 400m Challenge Street.
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 8:30am 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 normally open from 9:00am until 5:00pm on weekdays and from 8:30am until 5:00pm on weekends during the main season. Varied opening and closing times in early and late season along with cheaper lift tickets.
Early season from opening until 30th November 2021: 9:00am until 3:20pm Spring season from 1st April 2022: 9:00am until 4:30pm
There is no night skiing at Sapporo Kokusai.
Sapporo Kokusai Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Older Child
High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day
4,600 yen
1,000 yen
2,300 yen
3,600 yen
4 Hours
3,900 yen
1 Lift Coupon
360 yen
240 yen
Sky Cabin (return)
1,500 yen
1,000 yen
1,500 yen
Season Ticket (all)
71,500 yen
11,000 yen
30,000 yen
61,500 yen
Season Ticket (weekdays)
46,000 yen
Season Ticket (from 1st Apr)
14,000 yen
2021-2022 Season Lift Tickets
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.
Early season tickets are valid from until 30th November 2021. Spring season tickets are valid from 1st April 2022 until closing.
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.
Bus
Bus services from Sapporo Station (and other pick up points) are available. Get the bus at Bus Terminal Number 17 near the Station. One way 1,300 yen for adults; 650 yen for children. The journey takes about 90 minutes. Operates daily in the main season.
Other bus tours to the ski area are available from Shin Chitose Airport and central Sapporo.
By Car
17.5km from the Asari IC on the Sasson Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 5 (18.3km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 1
Direction
Sapporo Kokusai is about 17.5km from the Asari IC exit of the Sasson Expressway.
The ski area is found just off Prefecture Road 1 to the south of Asari.
About 60 minutes from central Sapporo. About 40 minutes from central Otaru. About 100 minutes from Shin Chitose Airport.
Parking
There is parking for over 1,850 vehicles at the base. Parking is free every day of the season.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
