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Introduction

Kiroro Snow World was first established by Yamaha (yes the guys that make keyboards and motorbikes!). Its coastal-Hokkaido location means Kiroro gets ludicrous amounts of snow. The quality is a little wetter than that of Hokkaido’s more inland resorts, but with over 13metres a season who really cares? The abundance of white stuff means the resort opens earlier than anywhere else in Japan and doesn’t close till late May, permitting approximately 167 riding days in total.

The lifts here are of a high standard: mostly detachable high speeds with bubbles helping to keep the frost bite off your face. They currently access a moderate range of terrain options spreading over two peaks: Nagamine and Asari. What’s more, Kiroro have plans to expand the ride area over the next few years.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: November - May
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 9
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 8
Max people per hour: 15,600
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 21
Total ride area: 110ha
Longest run: 4kms

Top lift: 1180m
Vertical drop: 610m
First lift: 570m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 30%
Red runs: 40%
Black runs: 30%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes: 1 day adult: ¥4700
2 days adult: ¥9000
Lift times:8.30am - 7pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 13m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 0%

Facilities

Night Riding: : Available 4.30pm till 7pm.
Snowboard Schools: Group lessons from ¥4200
Private lessons from ¥18900
*English available in private lessons only
Snowboard Hire: Adult full day: ¥5,000
Child full day: ¥4,000

Heliboarding: : Not available
Snowmobiles: ¥500 for a 10 minute trial. Longer trips available to liscence holders only.