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Ski Resorts Near Sapporo: 6 Ski Areas by Distance
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
The closest ski areas to Sapporo are Rusutsu Resort (64 km), Kiroro Resort (64 km) and Furano (81 km), measured in a straight line from New Chitose airport (CTS); road distances are longer. The biggest within 250 km is Niseko United, with about 59 km of mapped runs.
- 1Rusutsu Resort · 64 km
- 2Kiroro Resort · 64 km
- 3Furano · 81 km
- 4Niseko United · 83 km
- 5Tomamu · 83 km
| Resort | Region | Distance (straight line) | Top elevation | Mapped runs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusutsu Resort | Hokkaido Prefecture | 64 km | 988 m (3,241 ft) | 31 km | source |
| Kiroro Resort | Hokkaido Prefecture | 64 km | 1,181 m (3,875 ft) | 25 km | source |
| Furano | Hokkaido Prefecture | 81 km | 1,064 m (3,491 ft) | 26 km | source |
| Niseko United | Hokkaido Prefecture | 83 km | 1,176 m (3,858 ft) | 59 km | source |
| Tomamu | Hokkaido Prefecture | 83 km | 1,175 m (3,855 ft) | 22 km | source |
| Sahoro Resort | Hokkaido Prefecture | 100 km | 1,044 m (3,425 ft) | 24 km | source |
Day trip or ski week?
Areas within about 100 km in a straight line are usually realistic day trips; road distance and mountain roads add time, and winter conditions can add more. For bigger areas further away, compare staying near the slopes with commuting.
How we measured
Straight-line distance from New Chitose airport (CTS) to the centre of each mapped ski area with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts. Ski area data from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap and airport locations from OurAirports, retrieved 2026-10-01.
Browse all ski resorts →Frequently asked questions
What is the closest ski resort to Sapporo?
Rusutsu Resort, about 64 km in a straight line from New Chitose airport.
What is the biggest ski resort near Sapporo?
Niseko United, about 83 km away, with roughly 59 km of mapped runs.
Official sources
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