One day, hopefully soon… when the world (or maybe just a bubble) is our oyster once again, we look forward to playing in the deep powder stashes of Kiroro Resort in Hokkaido – a destination loved by locals and highly regarded as one of Japan’s premier snow holiday locations for its constant flow of deep powder right throughout the season.
With an international resort hotel infrastructure set amongst unspoilt nature in the mountains of Yoichi, Kiroro is an ‘island in the snow’ that successfully blends traditional Japanese charm with state-of-the-art technology and guest services integration.
With the first day of their winter just a little over a month away, we will be watching on, dreaming and planning, crossing our fingers for a travel bubble or vaccine that could get us there for some Spring 2021 skiing.
Head to our Virtual Snow Show for the full destination guide and more Kiroro travel inspiration.
LOCATION:
Kiroro Resort is idyllically situated in the heart of the Hokkaido Golden Triangle, 90 minutes from New Chitose Airport, an hour from Sapporo or Niseko, and 40 minutes from Otaru.
MOUNTAIN STATS:
Summit – 1180m
Acres – 1200
Lifts – 9
Runs – 21
Av snowfall – 21m
STAY:
Yu Kiroro – Luxury ski-in, ski-out condominiums
With stunning mountain views in every direction, Yu Kiroro opened in 2019 offering an incredible ski-to-door location, luxury rooms ranging from one-bedroom condominiums to a jaw-dropping four-bedroom penthouse and a premium standard of guest service to match.
Staying at Yu Kiroro, brings the best of both worlds with outdoor adventures and epic powder right outside your doorstep and an indulgent sanctuary to retreat and relax with private onsens, fitness centre, ski concierge and restaurants all on site.
Yu Kiroro’s signature restaurant, YUKASHI offers quality artisan cuisine across an all-day dining offering, whisky lounge & bar and grocery delivery service. Combining premium Hokkaido produce with convenience, YUKASHI boasts a varied menu showcasing sophisticated grill options, whisky-centric cocktails and an extensive international wine list.
PLAY:
Great value family fun!
Travellers will find everything they desire within easy reach at Kiroro, with ski-in, ski-out access to terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels in addition to expert only off-piste areas and a traditional Onsen in the natural hot springs with indoor and outdoor pools for apres-ski relaxation.
Kiroro is a great destination for family snow holidays with a children’s snow park, snow raft and snow banana boat rides, a ski and snowboard academy and a wide selection of family friendly dining options. The resort has some wonderful family packages on offer such as a ‘Kids Stay and Ski for Free’ available at key times across the season.
Signature experience – Powder Guiding
People come to Kiroro for the powder. And unlike at other resorts, you don’t need to venture out of bounds to find those incredible pockets of deep, untouched snow. At Kiroro, there are patrolled areas of off-piste terrain, meaning you can safely enjoy those famous ungroomed tree runs and pristine slopes. To make sure you get the most out of the terrain and uncover those secret stashes, we recommend booking a Powder Guide Experience. Your dedicated Kiroro expert will spend the day with you, helping you discover the very best the mountain has to offer and showing you their favourite spots on the mountain before leaving you with insider tips to kick start your own adventures and exploration.
Head to our Virtual Snow Show to experience a virtual guided mountain tour and reach out to our team to start planning your next snow adventure