Kiroro Resort
キロロリゾート
A mountain ski resort south of Otaru, with heavy snowfall and dry powder snow, along with resort hotels. It is one of the popular Hokkaido ski areas among Chinese skiers.
Kiroro lies in Akaigawa Village, south of Otaru, on the slopes of Mount Yoichi and Mount Chōho. It is prized by skiers for its heavy snowfall and dry powder. The resort has more than twenty runs covering beginner to advanced levels, the longest about 4 km, and a gondola to the summit. Resort hotels such as the Sheraton are located here, along with ski schools, equipment rental and hot springs. The ski season runs from late November to early May. In summer you can ride the gondola up the mountain or go hiking. Getting there: take a bus or drive about 40 minutes from Otaru Station. Direct buses run from Sapporo city and New Chitose Airport (winter bookings required). Mountain weather changes quickly, so drive slowly on mountain roads during heavy snowfall.
Opening hours
Snow season approx. 9 am–4 pm (night skiing depends on season)
Nearby sights
- Kenashiyama Observatory
- Asarigawa Onsen
- Mount Tengu
- Otaru Music Box Museum
- Marchen Crossing & LeTAO Main Store
- Kitaichi Glass No.3
- Sakaimachi Street
- Otaru Sushi Street