Weather summary
Now2°partly cloudy40 km/hUpdated 07:06, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 45 m
- peak
- 225 m
- vertical
- 180 m
- lifts
- 3
- runs
- 2
- longest run
- 0.3 km
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
- Night skiing
Rishiri Tenbouzan is a small, beginner-focused resort on remote Rishiri Island in far northern Hokkaido. With minimal infrastructure and no rental or instruction, it's a local hill rather than a destination resort.
Nearby resorts
- Wakkanai Komadori7 cm47 km away12 cmyesterday
- Toyotomi11 cm56 km away15 cmyesterday
- Teshio Chomin11 cm62 km away14 cmyesterday
How it rides
Rishiri Tenbouzan sits on the western side of Rishiri Island, about 25km off Hokkaido's coast in the Soya region. The terrain is heavily beginner-oriented, making it a straightforward hill for learning or easy cruising. The resort operates short daytime and evening sessions, with night skiing available most nights, though operations are modest and weather-dependent in this remote location.
The mountain has minimal amenities — no rental equipment, no lessons, and no terrain park. You'll need to bring your own gear and be self-sufficient. The lift system consists of rope tows, which is typical for small Japanese hills. Rishiri Tenbouzan functions as a local community hill rather than a destination resort, best suited for riders already in the area or those exploring Hokkaido's quieter, lesser-known mountains.
- website
- rishiri-plus.jp
- where
- Hokkaido, Japan
Questions about Rishiri Tenbouzan
How much snow is coming to Rishiri Tenbouzan?
4 cm in the 5-day forecast. The biggest day is Monday, with 4 cm.
Will it snow or rain at Rishiri Tenbouzan?
Snow to the base on Mon 9, Tue 10. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 45 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Rishiri Tenbouzan open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Rishiri Tenbouzan?
The base is at 45 m and the top at 225 m. That is 180 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Rishiri Tenbouzan have?
3 lifts and 2 runs. The longest run is 0.3 km.
Where is Rishiri Tenbouzan?
Rishiri Tenbouzan is in Hokkaido, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Rishiri Tenbouzan?
Wakkanai Komadori (47 km), Toyotomi (56 km), Teshio Chomin (62 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.