You don’t even have to ski to enjoy yourself! A full line-up of snow activities that can be experienced at Tomamu in the winter

08 July, 2024
At Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, one of Hokkaido’s largest resorts, you can enjoy a wide variety of snow activities besides skiing. Here we’d like to introduce just a small portion of the numerous activities that are available.

Experience sliding across a great snowy field in a snowmobile

A woman enjoying the snowmobile
This is a hands-on activity where you can get your kicks sliding across a large snow-covered field on a snowmobile. The course guide will lead the way, so even beginner drivers can safely enjoy the ride.

Kids enjoying the snowmobile
Those who don’t have confidence in their driving ability can relax, as the guide will drive the snowmobile for you! There’s also a kids snowmobile available that small children can ride.

【Detailed Info】
No reservation required
Opening Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Operating Period: December 15, 2017 - March 31, 2018
*Kids 5 years old and above can ride the kids snowmobile

Snow Sled Park: where you can play all you like

Snow Sled Park
This is a mini park where kids can play with various different types of sleds. You can exchange sleds as many times as you like throughout the day, so you can have fun without getting bored.

It’s the essential snow play activity, perfect for small children who aren’t quite ready to ski yet.

【Detailed Info】
No reservation required
Opening Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Operating Period: December 15, 2017 - March 31, 2018

Night Snow Picnic where you can observe the starry night sky

Night Snow Picnic
The Night Snow Picnic lets you view the beautiful starry sky, the pride of the Tomamu Resort. Put on your snow shoes, and take a roughly 2 hour stroll through the snowy field at night.

“Himitsu no Yamagoya” serves hot wine, hot chocolate, and other warm light meals that will warm your cold body down to the core.

【Detailed Info】
Reservations required
Opening Hours: December 25, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Operating Period: (Dec - Jan) from 5:00pm, (Feb - Mar) from 6:00pm

Enjoy with the whole family - Snow Forest Adventure

Forest exploration
This is an exploration tour that everyone from kids to the whole family can enjoy. The stage for this snowy fun is the Donkoro Forest, which is slightly removed from the Tomamu Resort. From observing the snowflakes to jumping through the snow in a sled, there are many different ways to play.

You can see the footprints of many different wild animals in Donkoro Forest - if you’re lucky perhaps you can get to meet one of the forest animals?

【Detailed Info】
Reservations required
Opening Hours: from 8:30am, and from 12:30pm
Operating Period: December 15, 2017 - March 31, 2018

Snow rafting that everyone can enjoy

Snow rafting
Being pulled along on a rafting board - this is highly-stable snow cruising. It’s the perfect attraction for sharing fun times as a group or with the family!

【Detailed Info】
No reservation required
Opening Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Operating Period: December 15, 2017 - March 31, 2018

Experience making Baumkuchen at the secret base

Making Baumkuchen
Explore the large snowy field in your snow shoes, and make Baumkuchen in a secret base in this rare hands-on activity.

Carefully cooked over charcoal fire, the taste of the multi-layered Baumkuchen is in a class all of its own! This is a perfect walking course to enjoy with your family.

【Detailed Info】
Reservations required
Opening Hours: From 10:00am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
Operating Period: December 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018

Make a perfectly unique Christmas wreath!

Creating a Christmas wreath
Search the snow and gather little treasures that catch your eye. Once the basket has been filled up, use the gathered treasures to create a Christmas wreath.

Perfect your own personal Christmas wreath - there’s no other in the world like it!

【Detailed Info】
Reservations required
Opening Hours: from 8:30am
Operating Period: December 1, 2017 - December 25, 2017

Enjoy skiing together with the Chokkari Daimajin

Children enjoying the skiing event
Enjoy skiing behind the Chokkari Daimajin, Tomamu Resort’s famous mascot character. The Chokkari Daimajin also participates in a number of other events. He’s particularly popular among children!

You’ll be sure to make some good memories during your ski trip.

【Detailed Info】
No reservation required
Opening Hours: 9:30am - 10:00am
Operating Period: December 23, 2017 - April 3, 2018
*Certain national holidays will be observed

Various other activities are also available!

A man enjoying the snowmobile
So there you have it!

The activities introduced here are really only just a fraction of what’s available. There’s still plenty of charm to be found at Tomamu.

There’s an extremely wide variety of events, from those that can be finished in 30 minutes, to those you can enjoy all day. Find what’s just right for you!

Pricing information and schedule may not be up to date and are subject to change without notice. Please check before your trip.

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