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Now0°light snow10 km/hUpdated 07:06, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 194 m
- peak
- 289 m
- vertical
- 95 m
- lifts
- 1
- runs
- 2
- longest run
- 0.6 km
- day ticket
- ¥1,500
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
- Night skiing
Asahigaoka is a compact, beginner-friendly hill in Kutchan Town with easy access and affordable lift tickets. It's a local spot perfect for learning, though serious riders will want to venture to nearby Niseko's larger terrain.
Nearby resorts
- Niseko Hanazono21 cm3 km away22 cmyesterday
- Niseko Grand Hirafu21 cm5 km away22 cmyesterday
- Niseko Village21 cm7 km away22 cmyesterday
How it rides
Asahigaoka sits right in the heart of Kutchan Town, just 500 meters from the train station, making it one of Hokkaido's most accessible ski areas. The hill is built for learning: half the terrain is beginner-friendly, with a single pair lift and a modest vertical that keeps things simple and low-pressure. There's a sledging course for kids near the base, and the lift ticket price is easy on the wallet.
The riding experience here is straightforward — short runs, mellow pitches, and no complicated navigation. Night skiing runs select evenings in winter, giving locals an extra option for evening sessions. The trade-off is obvious: this is a teaching hill and local spot, not a destination mountain. If you're after serious vertical, varied terrain, or all-day riding, the famous Niseko resorts are close by and worth the short drive. Asahigaoka works best as a warm-up, a place to bring beginners, or a quick evening session when you're based nearby.
- website
- town.kutchan.hokkaido.jp
- where
- Hokkaido, Japan
Questions about Asahigaoka
How much snow is coming to Asahigaoka?
21 cm in the 5-day forecast. The biggest day is Monday, with 10 cm.
Will it snow or rain at Asahigaoka?
Snow to the base on Sun 8, Mon 9, Tue 10, Wed 11. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 194 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Asahigaoka open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Asahigaoka?
The base is at 194 m and the top at 289 m. That is 95 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Asahigaoka have?
1 lift and 2 runs. The longest run is 0.6 km.
Where is Asahigaoka?
Asahigaoka is in Hokkaido, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Asahigaoka?
Niseko Hanazono (3 km), Niseko Grand Hirafu (5 km), Niseko Village (7 km). These are the closest resorts in a straight line.
How often is the forecast updated?
Every day. The weather summary shows when it was last updated, in the resort’s time.