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Now3°rain35 km/hUpdated 07:04, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 20 m
- peak
- 126 m
- vertical
- 106 m
- lifts
- 2
- runs
- 3
- longest run
- 0.5 km
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
- Night skiing
Ishikari Heigen is a compact local hill northeast of Sapporo with modest vertical and three runs split evenly across ability levels. It's a convenient weeknight option with evening lighting, though the terrain is straightforward and the draw is proximity rather than adventure.
Nearby resorts
- Haginoyama Shimin3 cm28 km away5 cmyesterday
- Sapporo Moiwayama6 cm31 km away
- Sapporo Teine8 cm31 km away4 cmyesterday
How it rides
Ishikari Heigen sits about an hour from central Sapporo and functions as a neighborhood hill for local riders and families. The mountain is small—just three marked runs across beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain—but the layout works for progression. Evening lighting extends the season's riding window, and the base has a sledging course for kids and a ski school for lessons.
The lift system is basic: a pair lift and a single chair handle the traffic. Runs are short and straightforward, with the longest stretching 500 meters. The steepest pitch is 19 degrees, so don't expect steep sustained descents. Snowboarders make up 40 percent of the hill, and the vibe is local and low-key rather than destination-focused.
This is a place to ride on a weeknight after work or take kids out for a few hours, not a weekend pilgrimage. The proximity to Sapporo and evening hours make it practical, but the terrain and scale mean serious riders will want to venture further into Hokkaido's deeper mountains.
- website
- ishikari-heigen-ski.net
- where
- Hokkaido, Japan
Questions about Ishikari Heigen
How much snow is coming to Ishikari Heigen?
4 cm in the 5-day forecast. The biggest day is Monday, with 3 cm.
Will it snow or rain at Ishikari Heigen?
Snow to the base on Mon 9, Tue 10, Wed 11, Thu 12. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 20 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Ishikari Heigen open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Ishikari Heigen?
The base is at 20 m and the top at 126 m. That is 106 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Ishikari Heigen have?
2 lifts and 3 runs. The longest run is 0.5 km.
Where is Ishikari Heigen?
Ishikari Heigen is in Hokkaido, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Ishikari Heigen?
Haginoyama Shimin (28 km), Sapporo Moiwayama (31 km), Sapporo Teine (31 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.