Tomamu

Tomamu Ski Resorts

Tomamu is part of the Hokkaido Powder Belt along with Asahidake, Furano, Kamui Ski Links and Sahoro. A region known for exceptional light powder snow due to the extreme temperatures and inland location. From Tomamu you can reach other resorts in the powder belt as they are somewhat connected by the Hokkaido Powder Belt Liner bus network. Powder chasers have the choice of day trips to visit other resorts or using the bus to connect their different stays. The liner also takes you to Asahikawa city, with Kamui Ski Links and a handful of smaller local ski areas a short hop away. 

Where to Stay in Tomamu

Tomamu has 3 on mountain hotel complexes - the high end Hoshino Risonaire, mid range Hoshino Towers and all inclusive Club Med Tomamu. They are all ski in ski out with good facilities and offer free access to Mina Mina indoor pool and and Kirin No Yu onsen. Further out, there are a couple of small hotels and pensions within a short short drive from the resort at Kamitomamu village.

Where to Buy & Rent Ski / Snowboard Gear in Tomamu

You are well looked after for rental equipment in Tomamu. There are rental facilities in each of the hotel complexes and the main mountain center. If you need to purchase something, you can check out the Fullmarks shop in Hotalu street and the Fischer Base at the resort center.

What to Eat in Tomamu

You are pretty much limited to the options on resort for your eating choices. Its a good thing there is a huge amount of choice.In hotel restaurants are large buffets designed to feed the hungry guests, though the quality is really exceptional compared to other resort buffets. The resort also has 2 outdoor areas - Foresta mall and Hotalu street - a mini outdoor eating / bar / shopping street to spread the patrons out.

When you are tired of resort food, check out Shinta in Kamitomamu for an authentic izakaya experience.

Things to do in Tomamu

As a self contained resort, visitors are limited to what the hotel offers for activities. Apres activities revolve around drinks at the lounge, soaking in the onsen, dinner at one of the restaurants. There are a few bars, but the emphasis is on winding down rather than up.