A tiny five-course local hill in far-northern Hokkaido — quiet, isolated, and reliably snowy.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 9°C, wind 11 km/h. We’ll resume the daily report once snowfall picks up.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Refreshes hourly. Always verify with the resort before driving up.
Why Bifuka Ski Area
A tiny five-course local hill in far-northern Hokkaido — quiet, isolated, and reliably snowy.
Remote northern Hokkaido ski area. Five courses in isolated mountain setting. Small local resort with powder potential but minimal facilities.
Terrain in detail
TameFamily-focused. If you're after gnarly black runs, look elsewhere. Difficulty, powder character, and the stats that matter on the mountain itself.
Hardcore index
16
Family-focused. If you're after gnarly black runs, look elsewhere.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
Powder profile
Continental dry snow — Japan's lightest.
Classic Japow — bone-dry continental snow that floats.
5
m~
per season
Frequent deep days through midwinter
Expert runs
5 total
No advanced split published — see trail map.
Vertical drop
500m
Compact mountain.
Steepest pitch
—
Pitch not published.
Backcountry gates
None
In-bounds skiing only.
Tree skiing
Limited
Mostly groomed terrain.
Moguls
Few
Mostly cord and powder.
Best for
Terrain
Getting there
From airport
Approx
Train / bus
no public bus service to the slope
Drive
Car only
Car only — no public bus service to the slope. Approx. 1.5 hours from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) by car.
Curated guides covering Bifuka Ski Area and the rest of Hokkaido.
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