5 Best Ski and Snow Trips in Otaru

Asarigawa Onsen is Otaru’s own ski hill, small and uncrowded compared with Niseko, and close enough to Sapporo for a short day. There’s a hot spring at the bottom for afterwards, which is the right way to finish.

1.Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort Day Trip: Professional Chinese and English instructors, one-person group, with complimentary photography service (departure from Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Ski Otaru’s sea-facing slopes on a Sapporo day trip, with Chinese or English lessons, rental packages, round-trip transport and coach photos.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“instructor: the instructor is very patient with beginners and is very good at teaching equipment: well equipped”

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3.Sapporo: Otaru Asarigawa Ski Resort Day Trip with Gear

Experience a smooth day trip from Sapporo to Otaru Asarigawa Ski Resort with gear, lessons, and scenic slopes — perfect for beginners and snow lovers alike.

★ 4.9

“Great guides and bus driver! Super friendly and professional. Great experience with the ski resort. Excellent skiing. Bus driver was great driving in snow. I would book this tour again. Thank you Leo and team!”

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5.Otaru Ski Resort (Asarigawa, Tenguyama, Onze) Private Chinese Ski Lessons

Learn to ski Otaru’s powder with a private Chinese lesson at Asarigawa, plus practical advice on timing, prices, transport, and resort choices.

★ 5.0

“The instructor is very patient and gives the full amount of time without cutting corners. Be prepared for the physical exertion. It's a little unfortunate that the ski resort's elevators and magic carpets weren't open yet, but this didn't affect the instructor's patient teaching.”

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