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Kiroro Ski Holidays

Japan

Kiroro Powder Skier © Will Wissman
Relatively under-the-radar, Kiroro ski holidays feature deep powder, quiet slopes and fantastic tree runs off-piste.
  • Learn to Ski
  • Once-in-a-Lifetime
  • Off the Beaten Track
  • Powder
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Intermediate
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Built in 2001, this modern resort sits just two hours from New Chitose Airport in Sapporo. Less high profile than other Hokkaido resorts, it receives more consistent snowfall than nearby Niseko and Rusutsu and is a fantastic place to escape the crowds.

Spread over two peaks the pistes are varied and well-groomed, but the real appeal of Kiroro ski holidays is its Powder Zone and off-piste - the backcountry was recently opened up, with three designated points giving easy access. For the best powder skiing, we usually head for the trees.

There’s no real village at Kiroro. Instead, there are two resort-style hotels with shops, restaurants and facilities that include swimming pools, onsens and karaoke. You’ve also got the Mountain Centre at the base of the slopes, with a ski rental shop, café and kids’ area. To combine Kiroro’s skiing with the culture of other resorts, take a look at our Hokkaido Explorer Ski Safari.

"A great mid-sized resort, just one hour from Niseko and Rusutsu, Kiroro offers wide groomers and excellent off-piste potential."

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Resort Guide

Season
December - April
Nearest airport
Sapporo Chitose
Transfer time
2 hours
Transport
Transfer
Elevation
1,180m
Vertical drop
610m
Avg snowfall
21m
Ski lifts
9
Runs
23
Grade
35% advanced 30% intermediate 35% beginner

Customer Reviews

What our customers say about Kiroro.

Skiing in Kiroro, Japan - Jacqui Skoyles, Jan 2024
Small, local resort. Great snow conditions, uncrowded, great backcountry and tree skiing options. Limited places to eat/buy food but great for a few days away from the busyness of Niseko.
Jacqueline Skoyles
8th February 2024
More powder than Niseko! Plenty of in bounds tree skiing areas.
Colin Weeks
19th February 2020
A great resort, a wide range of terrain. Very well organised and lots of space. Our second time here and would certainly return again.
Sally and Steve Jones
17th March 2019
We skied in Niseko Central (unguided), Rusutzu, Moiwa, Kiroro, Annupuri, Furano, Kamui & Asahidake (guided). All resorts were different and generally excellent for a day's skiing (or more with a guide) but would have been limited without a guide. Having the guides brought the resorts to life and enabled us to ski off-piste all day, explore the backcountry and experience Japanese tree skiing for th…
Trevor Brown
23rd February 2019
Worth a day-trip from Niseko to ski amongst the trees (and out of the chilling wind).
Mark Coomber
12th February 2019
A lovely up and coming resort, quiet but well equipped. Fabulous Ice bar and restaurant
Steven Jones
10th March 2018
Really only 2 hotels and not much else but access to great tree skiing. Pistes very limited - you would be bored with them within a day. So very much about the tree skiing. Excellent off piste skiing once you had worked out the system of getting a pass for the gates by submitting your days plan and routes.
Alastair Thomson
26th February 2018

Insider Tips

See our latest Kiroro blog posts.

A Little Taste of Japow
29th March 2018  -  Craig Charley
Trip Report: A Little Taste of Japow
Back in March 2017, six of our team headed to Japan to experience first-hand the outstanding skiing and unique culture. We were based in Niseko but also skied the nearby resorts of Kiroro and Rusutsu before rounding the trip off with 24 hours in Tokyo.
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