7 Major Charms of Hoshino Resort Tomamu, the Hottest Family Resort in Hokkaido in 2021

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TOMAMU, under the Hoshino Resorts Group, which has been attracting attention in Japan, sets new visitor records every year. It has its own characteristics in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. If I had to describe it in a four-character idiom, I would say it is a paradise.

The Hoshino Resorts Group can be said to be a 5-star large-scale resort village created by a collaboration of multinational operators. It can be described as an upscale Instagram-worthy destination. Located in Shimukappu, Hokkaido, the nearest station is JR Hokkaido Sekisho Line's Tomamu Station. Accommodation costs roughly 2,000 to 4,000 RMB depending on the content. Friends can search the official website, which offers services in multiple languages, very convenient.

In addition, the new hot spring inn, Hoshino Resorts KAI Poroto, in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, scheduled for completion in January 2022, is also highly anticipated. All rooms offer lake views, and there is a rare plant-based hot spring. It originates from peat and subcoal layers formed by coniferous plants accumulated over 15 million years. Such springs are extremely rare worldwide. Since the inn is located next to the Ainu National Museum, which opened in July 2020, the facilities incorporate indigenous culture, making it a unique and charming hot spring inn.

Back to the main topic, let me first introduce the 7 major features of Hoshino Resort Tomamu.

① Enjoy skiing to the fullest.

② Ice Village – a world of ice and snow.

③ Enjoy an ice concert.

④ A beach-like indoor pool.

⑤ View the sea of clouds.

⑥ Open-air dining experience with outdoor cooking.

⑦ Hot air balloon flight challenge.

The first way to enjoy Hoshino Resort is skiing. There are 29 ski slopes right next to the accommodation, allowing you to ski various routes. Midway up the mountain, there is a place called Firefly Street, like a shopping center, where you can enjoy food and shopping while wearing ski gear and carrying your snowboard.

Daytime hours: 9:00–16:00

Night hours: 16:00–18:00

1-day ticket: Adults 5,900 yen / Elementary school students 3,900 yen

4-hour ticket: Adults 5,000 yen / Elementary school students 3,200 yen

Night ticket: Adults 2,500 yen / Elementary school students 1,500 yen

Of course, rental services for all equipment are available, so you don't have to worry about bringing anything—it just costs money, haha.

The Ice Village opens in winter. Here you'll find an ice bar, a bookstore, and shops. There is also an ice slide, so even people who aren't good at skiing can fully enjoy the world of ice and snow.

Period: Scheduled from December 10, 2020 to March 14, 2021

Time: 17:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30)

Fee: Elementary school students and above 545 yen (tax excluded). Free for guests staying at The Tower or Risonare Tomamu.

At Hoshino Resort, an ice concert is held only one day in winter. This concert uses instruments made of ice. It offers a wonderful experience in a concert venue made entirely of ice.

Hoshino Resort has an indoor tropical resort called Minamina Beach. The interior is always kept above 30°C, and there is a wave pool. There are many fun activities like surfing and more.

Free for hotel guests.

For non-guests: Adults 2,600 yen, elementary school students 1,100 yen.

From May to October, the sea of clouds is open for a limited time. Since it can only be seen in the morning, you need to wake up early and dress warmly. There is a café on the mountain, so you can enjoy a mysterious sea-of-clouds coffee. Of course, winter also has a different scenery, with a night lighting ceremony. Operating hours vary by season, so friends should pay attention.

December 1, 2020 (Tue) – February 28, 2021 (Sun)

Rime Ice Night Lighting Ceremony Operating Period (night operation):

December 1, 2020 (Tue) – December 25, 2020 (Fri)

Operating hours: 9:00–15:00. Last uphill bus: 15:30. Last downhill bus: 15:30.

Rime Ice Night Lighting Ceremony Period Operating Hours:

16:30–18:00. Last uphill bus: 18:30. Last downhill bus: 18:30.

Dec 1–25: 9:00–15:00, last uphill 15:30, last downhill 15:30.

Dec 26–Feb 28: 9:00–15:30, last uphill 16:00, last downhill 16:00. (Suspended from March 1)

Adults 2,200 yen, elementary school students 1,300 yen.

*Visitors with a cable car ticket ride the round-trip cable car for free.

In summer, you can experience outdoor cooking at Hoshino Resort. Camp in the vast nature, use a Dutch oven to roast vegetables and cook dishes. Return to nature.

There is also a nearby farm, where you can play with lambs for free, swing on swings, lie on grass beds, and enjoy delicious ice cream and milk.

This is also a summer activity, but you can experience a hot air balloon during a limited period from May to October. Hot air ballooning requires good natural conditions and a large open area; otherwise, it can't operate. You can experience a unique floating sensation that will be the most special memory of your life.

July 1–September 30: 5:30–7:00

October 1–October 31: 6:00–7:00

Adults: 2,500 yen

Children (3–12 years old): 2,000 yen

Finally, I wish everyone a happy day every day!!!

Attached are the 2021 operating hours for various ski resorts. I wonder if we'll meet...

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