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Tomamu Ski Schools & Guides | Snow Explorers - SKI + SNOWBOARD + TRAVEL

Tomamu Ski Schools & Guides

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Tomamu Ski Resort

Nestled in the heart of Hokkaido, Tomamu is the largest resort in the region. It was purpose built to harness the exceptional skiing potential of Mt. Tomamu. The hallmark of Tomamu's appeal is the snow - it's drier and more powdery than what you'll find along Hokkaido's Western coast, a quality that draws skiers and snowboarders from around the globe. The surroundings are amazing, and Tomamu is instantly recognisable by the iconic towers of the Hoshino hotel rising above the winter landscape. Tomamu doesn’t provide a village experience as such. Travellers come here for the easy ski in / ski out, modern resort infrastructure, luxury hotel facilities and the opportunity to lay tracks on some of the best powder snow in the world. 

<p>On mountain accommodation at Tomamu consists of the 4 hotel towers operated by Hoshino and the Club Med hotel. All options are top notch with ski in ski out access and activities to keep travelers entertained. There are air bnb style chalets at Village Alpha around the Hotalu street area. If you would rather not stay at the big hotels. There are smaller hotels and lodge style accommodation at the village in Kamitomamu, a short drive from the mountain. Bear in mind, there is only limited restaurants and shops in this area.</p>

Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu The Tower

Club Med Tomamu Hokkaido

Village Alpha Tomamu

Petit Hotel Gracey Tomamu

Ing Tomamu Lodge

Alpine Backcountry Lodge Tomamu

Tomamu

<h2 dir="ltr">Tomamu Ski Resorts</h2>
<p dir="ltr">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.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Where to Stay in Tomamu</h2>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>

<h2>Where to Buy &amp; Rent Ski / Snowboard Gear in Tomamu</h2>
<p>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.</p>

Run by one of the most famous restaurants in Sapporo, the soup curry here is fantastic and you can customise with 5 levels of spiciness. Its one of the cheaper options in Tomamu (although expensive compare to urban locations), and fills up fast.

Soup Curry Garaku

Superb fine dining buffet with French / Japanese dishes made with local ingredients such as seafood, crab and steak. 

Restaurant HAL

Get your caffeine hit from the Basristart pop up store at the Fischer Base rental store. They make an incredible cuppa.

Baristart Coffee

Best snack on the mountain! Hirochan in the resort center serves up Hokkaido style Zangi fried chicken.

Hiro Chan

<h2>What to Eat in Tomamu</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>When you are tired of resort food, check out Shinta in Kamitomamu for an authentic izakaya experience.</p>

Shinta

Hotalu Street

Foresta Mall

Tomamu’s biggest draw is the Unkai terrace which is super popular with locals and tourists. Take the gondola up to access the bridge like structure where you can view Tomamu’s fantastic sea of clouds 

Unkai Terrace

A ski in / ski out shopping street with covered walkways and firepits where you can warm up. There is a selection of restaurants, cafes and shops.

The large indoor wave pool at Mina Mina is great fun for the kids who can ride the waves on hired inflatables. You can also relax in the beautiful outdoor onsen taking in views of the surrounding forest while snowflakes fall all around.

Mina Mina Beach & Kirin No Yu

Explore the igloos where you can order some hot drinks and desserts. Adults can hit the Ice Bar for something stronger. There is also an ice rink where you can rent skates for a slide with your date and an ice chapel to seal the deal.

Tomamu Ice Village

<h2>Things to do in Tomamu</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<p dir="ltr">There are Salomon and Atomic rental centers on the first floors of the Hoshino tower and Risonaire hotels have really good equipment available for rent. Club med also has the Ski Pro-Shop rental center. Fischer Base Tomamu is located at the resort base and have skiing equipment available for rent and accessories available for purchase. The Fullmarks shop in Hotalu street have a good range of premium snow apparel and gear from Nordic brands. They also carry a limited range of snowboards. If you are looking specifically to rent backcountry ski gear, check out Alpine Backcountry Rental who operate out of the Alpine Backcountry Lodge in Kamitomamu.</p>
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