Ski Resorts
I
like skiing very much. I have been to many ski slopes, so I
introduce good ski resorts to you.
Everyone
ought to be excited whether good or not. Let’s enjoy skiing
this winter!
Sapporo Moiwa ski slopes
Place: Minami-ku Moiwasita 1991
Tel: 011-584-1234
Access: 15 minutes from Makomanai
subway station by bus
The
Moiwa Ski slopes are situated on Mt. Moiwa, near Makomanai. The
best point of this place is the variety of ski runs.
There are so many to choose from. Some are easy to ski, and
others are difficult, so both beginners and good skiers can have
fun. Moreover, this shi field is near to the center of Sapporo,
so it’s easy to get there. Mt Moiwa usually opens on Dec. 7,
but this year it will be delayed due to a lack of snow.
Place: Teine-ku Teinehonmati 593
Tel: 011-681-3191
Access: 20 minutes from Teine station
by bus
Olympia is on the side of Mt. Teine,
northwest of Sapporo. There are plenty of ski slopes that I think
are suitable for beginners. These ski runs are gradual and
not so long, so it is easy for beginners to practice skiing
there. What’s more, the view from the top is very beautiful.
You can see the whole of Sapporo city if it’s a fine day.
Place:
Teine-ku Teinekaneyama 172
Tel:0120-611-555
(Gelande dial)
Access:
30 minutes from Teine station by bus
Highland is another ski run on Mt.
Teine. It is at the top of the mountain. It was the giant slalom
course for the 1972 Sapporo Olympic Games. These ski
slopes are steep and very long, so it’s difficult for beginners
to ski them. People who are good at skiing should enjoy it. The
shuttle bus connects Teine Highland and Olympia, so it’s easy
to move between them.
Place:
Minami-ku Tokiwa 383-6
Tel:
011-592-1111
Access:
15 minutes from Makomanai subway station by bus
Makomanai is south of Sapporo. It has a
humungous half pipe for snowboarders. It is one of the
biggest half pipes in Japan. Many snowboarders go there every
winter. Of course the normal ski slopes are also high quality.
And it has a high-speed ski lift from the foot of the mountain to
the top, so you can go up the mountain more rapidly.
Place:
Minami-ku Zyouzankei 937
Tel:011-598-4511
Access: 40 minutes from Otaru and 60
minutes from Sapporo by car
Kokusai is in the far west of Sapporo.
It’s nearer Otaru than the center of Sapporo, but it’s still
within the Sapporo city limits. It is the largest ski resort
in Sapporo. There are many courses, and the total length of the
slopes is more than 3500 meters. What’s more, it has two ski
gondolas from the foot to the top.
These
ski resorts are not open as of Dec.4, because the amount of snow
is not enough to ski and snowboard right now.
But
it won’t be long before the big snows come, so get your skis
ready and have fun this winter!
