7 Hokkaido Ski Resorts Without Niseko's Lift Lines

Looking for a ski resort in Hokkaido that isn't Niseko? Here are 7 Hokkaido ski resorts with shorter lift lines than Niseko: Niseko Moiwa, Kiroro, Rusutsu, Kamui Ski Links, Furano, Tomamu and Sahoro. We skied and filmed every one of them ourselves. In the video, each resort comes with the nearest airport, travel time, runs, lifts, vertical, the trail map and the day ticket price. Below, you'll find how to get there by bus or train without a rental car. Powder, tree runs, spring skiing, family trips and a ski resort you can reach from a city — plan your 2026-27 Japan ski trip and find the Hokkaido ski resort that fits you. Planning a ski trip to Japan? We bring you resort guides from all over Japan every season — subscribe so you don't miss the next video! ▼ Chapters ▼ 00:00 Why Not Niseko? 00:28 7 Resorts on the Map 00:45 1. Niseko Moiwa 01:55 2. Kiroro 03:05 3. Rusutsu 04:15 4. Kamui Ski Links 05:25 5. Furano 06:35 6. Tomamu 07:45 7. Sahoro 08:55 Which Resort Fits Your Trip? 09:55 Ending 【Getting There & Resort Info】 1. Niseko Moiwa Bus from New Chitose Airport to Niseko (about 3 hours), then the ¥100 Niseko Area Circuit Bus. By train: JR to Otaru, then the JR Hakodate Line to Niseko Station (about 3 hours, few trains). Then the ¥100 Circuit Bus to Moiwa (25–45 minutes, 6 buses a day in 2025-26) or a taxi (10 minutes). Moiwa is not part of Niseko United — the All-Mountain Pass does not work here. Day ticket ¥13,000 (2025-26) 2. Kiroro Resort bus from New Chitose Airport, about 2 hours. By train: JR to Otaru-Chikko Station (about 1 hour), then the Otaru–Kiroro bus (about 50 minutes, ¥2,200). Open into May — the 2026-27 season runs until May 5, 2027. Day ticket ¥9,200 (2026-27) 3. Rusutsu Resort bus from New Chitose Airport, about 2 hours. Shuttle bus from Sapporo, about 2 hours. Three mountains on one ticket, with huge tree skiing areas. Tree areas are not patrolled — ski them at your own risk. Day ticket ¥16,700 (2026-27) 4. Kamui Ski Links — two ways to get there From Asahikawa Airport (AKJ): direct shuttle, 1 hour, 2 round trips a day. Reservation required. By train: JR to Sapporo, then the Limited Express to Asahikawa Station (about 2 hours). From Asahikawa Station: local bus (Dohoku Bus, Route 455), about 45 minutes. No reservation needed. Day ticket ¥5,300 (2025-26) 5. Furano From Asahikawa Airport (AKJ): Lavender bus (Furano Bus) to New Furano Prince Hotel, about 1 hour 20 minutes, 7 buses a day, no reservation. Also from Asahikawa Station (about 2 hours). From New Chitose Airport: Hokkaido Resort Liner (ski bus) to New Furano Prince Hotel, about 2 hours 15–25 minutes. 4 buses a day, Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 30, 2027. Reservation required. By train: JR Furano Line from Asahikawa to Furano Station (about 1 hour 20 minutes), then the Lavender bus to the ski area (about 10–20 minutes). At the base, only the New Furano Prince Hotel is ski-in, ski-out. Day ticket ¥8,000 (2025-26) 6. Tomamu Resort bus from New Chitose Airport, about 2 hours. By train: change at Minami-Chitose (next station) to the Limited Express to Tomamu Station, about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, 10 trains a day. Resort shuttle bus from the station. Ice Village: Dec 20, 2026 – Mar 10, 2027 (planned), 5–10 pm. ¥600, free for hotel guests. Rime Ice Terrace (top of the gondola): Dec 1, 2026 – Apr 5, 2027. Non-skiers can ride the gondola too (¥2,500 round trip, free with a lift ticket). Rime ice depends on the weather. In summer, the same terrace opens as the Unkai Terrace (sea of clouds): May 13 – Oct 13 in 2026. Day ticket ¥8,000 (2025-26) 7. Sahoro Sahoro Express from New Chitose Airport, about 2 hours 15 minutes. By train: change at Minami-Chitose to the Limited Express to Shintoku Station, about 1.5 hours, 11 trains a day. Free shuttle to Sahoro Resort Hotel (15 minutes) for hotel guests only, book by 5 pm the day before. Day ticket ¥9,300 (2026-27) Ticket prices go up every season. Check each resort's website before your trip. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 🔽 Full guide for each resort 1. Niseko Moiwa    • Niseko's Hidden Gem | Uncrowded Powder in ...   2. Kiroro Snow World    • Easy Access from Sapporo & Otaru · Ski Res...   3. Rusutsu Resort    • 3 Mountains, 37 Runs, 42 km | Rusutsu Reso...   4. Kamui Ski Links    • Light Powder, Few Crowds, 1 Hour From Asah...   5. Furano Ski Resort    • Japan's Most Famous Ski Resort · Complete ...   6. Tomamu Ski Resort    • Groomed Runs & Fresh Tree Runs in March | ...   7. Sahoro Resort    • Hidden Gem Ski Resort! Enjoy Authentic Jap...   ---------------------------------------------------------------- #HokkaidoSki #JapanSkiTrip #Japow #NisekoAlternative #SkiJapan #HokkaidoTravel #PowderSnow #UncrowdedSki #JapanTravel #SkiResortGuide