What other travelers are saying about Sapporo Teine
Beautiful and awesome view of Sapporo with a European snow alps kind of setting. Awesome place to see people skiing or snowboarding. Or to do it oneself and hire the gear from them. The surprise was how tasty and the food options you had here. The gandola that shuttles you between the two sections was nice. But can’t believe how soft and fluffy the snow ❄️ is here.
The ski season at Sapporo Teine runs from December to May. The best time to visit would be from mid-December to January when the slopes are freshly covered in snow and the weather is still relatively mild.
Yes, the minimum age requirement is four years old. However, there are particular areas and activities for younger children, such as the Dinosaur Kids' Park in the Olympia Zone.
While skiing is the main attraction at Sapporo Teine, other winter activities include snowshoeing and sledding. The resort also has a hot spring facility where visitors can relax and warm up after a day on the slopes.
You can bring your skiing equipment, but Sapporo Teine also offers rental options. The rentals include skis, boots, poles, and helmets.
It is possible to visit Sapporo Teine for just the day. However, staying overnight would be recommended if you want to experience night skiing or explore other nearby attractions. Various accommodation options are available in the area, including hotels and traditional Japanese ryokans.
We visited on a Wednesday half way through December. The conditions were great with powder snow, though the grooming machines had been very efficient! There are some amazing views of Sapporo and the sea of Japan which could only occasionally be glanced on the day of our visit due to snow clouds.
Many pistes and lifts were not yet open so the only official the return to the ski centre involved traveling a green piste that was too flat for snowboarders. I hope the resort opens the red and black pistes that complete the descent from top station soon.
We travelled to Teine Station on a JR pass and took the JR bus (¥1,000) to the Teine Highland Ski Centre.
Excellent day of skiing here. Passes were reasonably priced and cheaper when bought in advance online.
Slopes were in good condition with lots of different options for different levels. Lifts were smooth and with almost no queues.
Ski patrol also very helpful when my friend had an accident.
Super easy to get to from Sapporo.
Friendly staff, convenient access, great food. Great for beginners, not much advanced terrain. There is a free shuttle bus that runs every 30 minutes that takes you between the Olympia and Highland zone.
Elite ski resort. Views from the top of the mountain were beautiful. Highland may be a little too hard for beginners but it's definitely manageable if you take a lesson. Ski/snowboard rental was an easy process and the staff spoke English very well.
