Weather summary
Now0°light snow24 km/hUpdated 07:06, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 140 m
- peak
- 680 m
- vertical
- 540 m
- lifts
- 4
- runs
- 8
- longest run
- 3.0 km
- day ticket
- ¥5,500
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Expert terrain
- Tree riding
Asarigawaonsen is a compact Hokkaido resort near Otaru with solid powder potential and ungroomed terrain options. The small footprint and modest lift network mean quick laps, though you'll feel the vertical limits on longer sessions.
Nearby resorts
- Otaru Tenguyama9 cm6 km away9 cmyesterday
- Snow Cruise Onze7 cm8 km away4 cmyesterday
- Sapporo Kokusai8 cm9 km away4 cmyesterday
How it rides
Asarigawaonsen sits just inland from Ishikari Bay in Otaru, pulling down serious snow that makes it a reliable powder destination through the winter. The terrain splits evenly between beginner and advanced runs, with a solid intermediate spine in between. Several sections are left ungroomed and there's an official tree run zone, giving riders options beyond the groomed tracks on fresh snow days.
The lift setup is straightforward: one triple and three pair lifts that keep things moving without the complexity of larger resorts. The 540m vertical is modest, so you'll want to maximize run efficiency and be ready for quick turnarounds. The steepest pitches hit 36 degrees, enough to keep advanced riders engaged on the right snow.
The onsen area around the base offers a natural draw for après-ski soaking, and the resort's proximity to Otaru City means dining and nightlife options aren't far. Expect variable operating hours and be prepared for wind holds on the top section — it's a coastal mountain, and weather can shift fast.
- website
- asari-ski.com
- where
- Hokkaido, Japan
Questions about Asarigawaonsen
How much snow is coming to Asarigawaonsen?
10 cm in the 5-day forecast. The biggest day is Monday, with 6 cm.
Will it snow or rain at Asarigawaonsen?
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 140 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Asarigawaonsen open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Asarigawaonsen?
The base is at 140 m and the top at 680 m. That is 540 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Asarigawaonsen have?
4 lifts and 8 runs. The longest run is 3.0 km.
Where is Asarigawaonsen?
Asarigawaonsen is in Hokkaido, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Asarigawaonsen?
Otaru Tenguyama (6 km), Snow Cruise Onze (8 km), Sapporo Kokusai (9 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.