Did you know Kiroro is arguably the snowiest resort in Japan? Unknown to most, this virtual snow globe exists halfway between Sapporo and Niseko. Kiroro is the closest Ski Resort with accommodation to Sapporo and the nearest airport.
Niseko, the dream winter land where you have a selection of the finest accommodations, Michelin Star restaurants and ever-increasing shops and dining options. With more and more activities popping up everyone is excited for the ever-evolving powder capital of Asia. New activities include NAC’s tree trekking adventure (in winter also), mini snowmobiling for kids and CAT & heli-skiing for the adventure seekers. Why stay anywhere else?
Did you know Kiroro is arguably the snowiest resort in Japan? Unknown to most, this virtual snow globe exists halfway between Sapporo and Niseko. Kiroro is the closest Ski Resort with accommodation to Sapporo and the nearest airport.
Access to/from Kiroro
90 mins Airport – Kiroro
60 mins Sapporo - Kiroro
45 mins Niseko – Kiroro
30 mins Otaru - Kiroro
Kiroro has an abundance of winter wonderland activities for families and for the advanced Skiers and Snowboarders the mountain offers plenty of terrain. Check out the Mountain Centre for the latest Powder Boards and Skis. Often Niseko’s legendary Gentem Sticks can also be seen carving the piste in style or bombing the backcountry.
In recent years Kiroro has relaxed access and has introduced gates and regulated side/back-country skiing through The Kiroro Mountain Club which requires participants to have an understanding of risk and avalanche awareness.
With an annual snow fall of 14 metres there is hardly a day it doesn’t snow and Kiroro’s snow is always in the best condition, like Niseko, with a combination of precipitation and high altitude near the Japan Sea means Kiroro is one of the first resorts in Japan opening mid-late November (snow dependant). Kiroro is often cold and sometimes windy however the chairlifts/gondolas are generally covered and rarely close due wind barriers and chairs through the gullies.
Everything you need is within the resort. There are two hotels, The Sheraton and Tribute Portfolio and the brand new Yu Kiroro condominium style hotel opening in December. Yu Kiroro is a ski in/ski out apartment complex with space and comfort in mind. With onsite a ski valet, restaurant and private onsens, all you need to do is take the brand new Gondola-Chair and ski to the door, then soak up the hard day of skiing in the apres bar.
Hotel and Day Trip guests have access to Kiroro Town’s Fitness Centre, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and outdoor mixed onsen (clothed) and with 16 dining options including the Ice Star Restaurant there’s plenty to get excited about. Kiroro is also a specialist for conferences/events with winter weddings being held at Kiroro Chapel.
On Snow Activities
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Cat tour
Winter Segway
Snow Rafting
Ice Skating
Back country skiing
Horse riding
Off Snow Activities
Music Box Decorating
Glass and/ or Ceramic Decorating
Candle Making/ and Snow Candle Experience
Grandship (activity/amusement park for children) Games, Rock climbing
Table Tennis
Selection of Hot Springs (including YU Kiroro’s Private Onsen experience)
Gym facilities
Karaoke
If that isn’t enough the popular portside town of Otaru is 40 mins by car and Sapporo City less than one hour. Otaru is a popular tourist destination for its selection of seafood, canals, music box museum and glass making exhibits, sake factory, shopping and cultural activities (temples and the Herring Mansion).
The new ETC Expressway allowing those making their own arrangements from Chitose able to stop by Otaru/Yoichi before heading on to Kiroro/ Niseko.
Either it be Niseko or Kiroro or both, step off the plane and step in-to waist deep powder this winter. Contact us for any questions on how you can experience the best of both worlds.
