Weather summary
Now1°rain22 km/hUpdated 07:06, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 412 m
- peak
- 472 m
- vertical
- 60 m
- lifts
- 1
- runs
- 2
- longest run
- 0.7 km
- day ticket
- ¥2,000
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
- Night skiing
Muroran Kogen Danpara is a compact urban ski area just outside Muroran City, offering beginner-friendly terrain and night skiing. The modest vertical and limited terrain make it best suited for local riders and families seeking convenience over variety.
Nearby resorts
- Sunlaiva5 cm15 km away6 cmyesterday
- Orofure9 cm16 km away11 cmyesterday
- Rusutsu Resort11 cm38 km away8 cmyesterday
How it rides
Muroran Kogen Danpara sits less than 10km from Muroran City's center, making it an accessible option for riders in Southern Hokkaido. The mountain splits evenly between beginner and intermediate terrain, with gentle pitches that rarely exceed 16 degrees. Night skiing runs until 10pm, extending riding time on winter evenings.
The single pair lift and two marked runs keep things simple and uncrowded, though the limited vertical and modest run length mean you're looking at short, mellow sessions rather than all-day pushing. The terrain is forgiving and straightforward—good for learning or quick after-work laps, but lacking the complexity and flow that make bigger mountains compelling. Lessons and rentals are available on-site, and the proximity to the city means easy access without the drive time of more remote resorts.
- website
- muroran-resort.sakura.ne.jp
- where
- Hokkaido, Japan
Questions about Muroran Kogen Danpara
How much snow is coming to Muroran Kogen Danpara?
1 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Muroran Kogen Danpara?
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 412 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Muroran Kogen Danpara open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Muroran Kogen Danpara?
The base is at 412 m and the top at 472 m. That is 60 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Muroran Kogen Danpara have?
1 lift and 2 runs. The longest run is 0.7 km.
Where is Muroran Kogen Danpara?
Muroran Kogen Danpara is in Hokkaido, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Muroran Kogen Danpara?
Sunlaiva (15 km), Orofure (16 km), Rusutsu Resort (38 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.