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Nestled in the Mountains of western Hokkaido; Kiroro Snow Resort sits between Mt Asaridake and Mt Nagaminedake, the Resort is approx. 45km North West of Sapporo and approx. 25km from the port town of Otaru. The resort consists of Club Med Kiroro Peak as well as Yu Kiroro condominiums all of which offer ski in ski out luxury accommodation.
The resort offers 2 Gondolas, 4 hooded Quad lifts and 4 pair lifts (2 of which are hooded) the two mountains offer a total of 23 runs, there are some limited tree ski areas as well as gates to access the back country and also a Cat operation from the resort.
Kiroro ski resort offers quieter slopes than Niseko or Rusutsu and the infrastructure and facilities that are at Kiroro is enough to keep you entertained for your stay with good restaurant options and a couple of bar options as well. If you are thinking of a rest day then being so close to the port town of Otaru is a great option for a day trip and for some sightseeing, enjoy local beer, wine and succulent seafood which is an Otaru specialty.
The kids are also well catered for in Kiroro, with a kids ski academy from 3 years of age which can look after the young ones from 9am – 4:30pm giving you plenty of time to enjoy the powder skiing and snowboarding.
Access to Kiroro from New Chitose Airport is via resort liner bus or via train and then a bus from Otaru. The team at Powder Holidays can also organise a private transfer to your hotel direct if that is more your style!
If you want to enjoy Hokkaido's world famous powder, great tree runs, quiet slopes and great facilities while enjoying an affordable and very hospitable Japan ski experience, then Kiroro is the resort for you.
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Adventures & Attractions
Our recommended resort highlights.
Kiroro Hot Spring
Recently renovated and redesinged, Kiroro Onsen has taken on a whole new concept. Starting from the oriental design of the entrance, to the 100% hot sp
Kiroro Indoor Activities
When you need a break from the snow, the kids can have a turn at Game Park Granship. This facility has lots of different activities for the little ones
Kiroro Town
Kiroro town isn't so much a town as it is a compound adjacent to the mountain. There are couple of gift shops and speciality stores that are mainly the
Kiroro Snow Activities
There are some snow activities available snow strider, snow raft, banana boat, snowmobile, snow buggy.
Kiroro Snow Shoe Tour
A short tour for those who walk on the snow for the first time. Discover the wonders of winter on Snowshoes! Go with a guide on an outing and discover
Kiroro Snowcat Tour
Take in the breathtaking panoramic view of Hokkaido on board an environmentally-friendly snowcat, and be sure to have your camera ready! A fun, 20min t
Otaru
Otaru is romantic port town, it’s a historic sightseeing destination in Hokkaido. You will see many historical buildings around Otaru canal from 100 ye
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By Air
Access to Kiroro by air is via New Chitose Airport which is about 2 hours by resort liner from Kiroro.
By Train
The closet train station is Otaru which is approx 25km from Kiroro. From Otaru station bus, taxi and rental car options are available. The regular Airport train from New Chitose travels direct Otaru.
By Car
From the airport the journey takes approx. 2 hours to Kiroro, or 1 hour 15 mins from Sapporo and 30 minutes from Otaru, car rental is available at off of these embarkation points.
By Bus
Kiroro can be accessed by bus and is 2 hours from New Chitose Airport via the Resort liner or 30 minutes from Otaru with the local Chuo bus service.
By Private Transfer
Private transfers can be arranged from New Chitose Airport for as few as 1 person in a private car or up to 40 people with a bus charter.
Below are some PDF tourist maps to help you navigate and enjoy your time in Kiroro.
