Resort Comparison

Kagura Ski Resort vs Sapporo Teine

Sapporo Teine excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain, while Kagura Ski Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Sapporo Teine leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Kagura Ski Resort

261.8" average season

Best Terrain

Kagura Ski Resort

3,937' of vertical

Best Value

$45 day pass

Easiest Access

1h from CTS

Best Village Vibe

Pleasant base area

Kagura Ski Resort

Niigata, Japan

$$Independent

Hokkaido, Japan

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

4+

4+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.0

7.5

Walkability

7.0

7.0

Village Vibe

6.5

7.0

Mountain

Vertical

3,937'

2,953'

Skiable Area

790 ac

494 ac

Green Runs

20%

30%

Trails

32

15

Lifts

22

10

Getting There

Airport

NRT

CTS

Drive Time

3h

1h

Road Ease

6.5

8.0

Cost

Passes

Independent

Independent

Day Pass

$55

$45

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Limited

Moderate

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Kagura Ski Resort

261.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

298.3" total

114%

Sapporo Teine

129.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

128.2" total

99%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

262"131"0"

Kagura Ski Resort

Sapporo Teine

Key Insights

Sapporo Teine excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain, while Kagura Ski Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Kagura Ski Resort offers more terrain variety (790 acres vs 494 acres)
Kagura Ski Resort has greater vertical drop (3,937' vs 2,953'), offering longer runs

Best For

Kagura Ski Resort

Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Sapporo Teine

Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Guides

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