A small, local mountain near Asahikawa with a reputation far bigger than its size — consistent deep powder and some of Hokkaido's best in-bounds tree skiing.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 10°C, wind 13 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 Kamui Ski Links
A small, local mountain near Asahikawa with a reputation far bigger than its size — consistent deep powder and some of Hokkaido's best in-bounds tree skiing.
Kamui Ski Links is a hidden-gem ski resort in Hokkaido, with 15 marked runs and 601m of vertical. It averages around 8m+ of snowfall a season, over terrain that suits intermediates. Expect deep powder and tree runs.
Terrain in detail
BalancedMixed terrain — solid intermediate base with sharper lines for advanced skiers. Difficulty, powder character, and the stats that matter on the mountain itself.
Hardcore index
53
Mixed terrain — solid intermediate base with sharper lines for advanced skiers.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
Powder profile
Asahikawa local hill — empty days, dry refills.
Classic Japow — bone-dry continental snow that floats.
8
m+
per season
Frequent deep days through midwinter
Expert runs
5 of 15
Estimated from advanced terrain split.
Vertical drop
601m
Solid sustained pitch.
Steepest pitch
36°
Stiff black-run pitch.
Backcountry gates
None
In-bounds skiing only.
Tree skiing
Yes
Tagged for proper tree runs.
Moguls
Few
Mostly cord and powder.
Best for
Terrain
Getting there
From airport
Approximately 30 minutes from Asahikawa Airport
Train / bus
Shuttle from JR Asahikawa Station Approximately 30 minutes from Asahikawa Airpor
Shuttle from JR Asahikawa Station Approximately 30 minutes from Asahikawa Airport
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