— About Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU —
Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU is an all-season luxury resort located in Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido, Japan. Renowned for its magnificent natural scenery and diverse activities, it is a popular choice for skiing, family trips, couples, and families.
- Year-round: Mina-Mina Beach (indoor beach) and Kirin-no-Yu (forest open-air bath).
Summer Activities:
- Summer: Unkai Terrace (take the gondola to see the spectacular sea of clouds), Cloud Walk, and farm experiences.
Enjoy the vast land: With approximately 100 hectares of expansive grounds, there are plenty of activities waiting for you, including outdoor rafting. It is a resort destination where you can enjoy yourself no matter how many nights you stay.
Summer in TOMAMU offers many fun nature and cultural experiences:
- Unkai Terrace: Located at the summit of Mount Tomamu at an altitude of 1,088 meters, this is the resort's most iconic spot. Take the Unkai Gondola up the mountain for a chance to see the magnificent sea of clouds, which is especially spectacular in the early morning.
- Farm walks and animal interaction: You can interact with animals like sheep and horses at the farm, which is perfect for families.
- Hot air balloon experience: Available only in summer, you can ride a hot air balloon to overlook the entire resort and surrounding mountains.
- Mina-Mina Beach: This is Japan's largest indoor wave pool. Inside the glass-covered building, you can feel the atmosphere of midsummer at over 30°C at all times, plus the exciting experience of artificial waves! The year-round temperature-controlled indoor artificial beach allows you to comfortably enjoy beach fun even in summer.
- Farm area: Occupying about 100 hectares of vast land, it is home to cows, sheep, and other animals. You can stop at various observation points while enjoying the classic pastoral scenery of Hokkaido. In addition, dairy products produced by the Hoshino Farm agricultural project are available.
- Outdoor adventure and hiking: The resort features multiple forest trails and various viewpoints, perfect for guests who love nature.
Unkai Terrace:
- A facility where you can see the sea of clouds up close when the weather is good. Located on Mount Tomamu at an altitude of 1,088 meters, it can be reached by a 13-minute ride on the Unkai Gondola. It is open from mid-May to mid-October each year, with a 40% chance of seeing the sea of clouds.
Unkai Terrace Features:
- Period: May 13, 2026 – October 13, 2026
- Transportation: Take the shuttle bus from the resort to the gondola station, then transfer to the Unkai Gondola.
- Facilities: Includes an observation deck, cafe, and Unkai post box where you can send limited-edition postcards.
- Unkai Terrace Summer Operating Hours: https://www.snowtomamu.jp/summer/cn/unkai/
[Period A] 5/13–5/31 5:00–7:00 AM
[Period B] 6/1–8/31 4:30–8:00 AM
[Period C] 9/1–10/13 5:00–8:00 AM
* All times are the last gondola departure times.
Winter Activities:
Rime Terrace
- Period: December 1, 2026 – April 5, 2027
- Located at an observation deck at an altitude of 1,088 meters, you can overlook the glittering white trees covered in ice and snow and the majestic Hidaka Mountains. You can reach it by taking a one-way Unkai Gondola from the foot of the mountain, allowing anyone to easily enjoy the magnificent winter scenery of Tomamu.
- A magnificent view that can only be seen in winter. Under the clear blue sky, the silver-clad world of ice and snow is a stunning sight that can only be enjoyed in cold regions. From the observation deck extending into the snowy mountains, you can see the ice and snow up close, and on cool mornings, you might even see diamond dust.
GAO Outdoor Center
Dining Facilities:
There are various types of restaurants to choose from, including main restaurants, buffets, and restaurants serving Hokkaido-style casual meals. You can decide where to dine based on your mood that day.
Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU has over 20 restaurants to satisfy every taste:
- Forest Restaurant Nininupuri: A buffet restaurant surrounded by the forest. Through the large windows extending to the ceiling, you can enjoy the changing scenery of the four seasons. The menu focuses on dairy products from Hoshino Farm and offers a wide variety of dishes.
- Buffet Dining Hal: Offers carefully crafted dishes in a buffet style, making it an excellent choice for a great start to the day. (Dinner must be reserved in advance on the hotel's official website.)
- Hotalu Street: A dining area with options like ramen, curry, barbecue, and cafes, offering a relaxed atmosphere.
— Hotel Information —
Tomamu The Tower (Affordable): Features a modern design with more accessible room rates and is close to main facilities. As the landmark of Tomamu, Tomamu The Tower is located in the center of the resort, near the GAO Outdoor Center, making it a very convenient hotel for guests who want to enjoy a vibrant resort stay. It is well-equipped and easily accessible.
- Room types: Double Room (24 sqm), Triple Room (39 sqm), Quadruple Room (50 sqm).
- Amenities: LCD TV/satellite channels, humidifying air purifier, deodorizing spray, toothbrush, comb, cotton swabs, razor, towels, bath towels, pajamas, indoor slippers, hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, refrigerator, electric kettle, hair dryer, tea bags, instant coffee.
- Address: Naka-Tomamu, Shimukappu, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido 079-2204
- Check-in time: 3:00 PM
- Check-out time: 11:00 AM
— Transportation Information —
1. By JR
- There are more than 10 limited express trains running daily, and it only takes 5 minutes from the station to the hotel.
- Limited Express Tokachi: Sapporo ⇔ Minami-Chitose ⇔ Shimukappu ⇔ Tomamu ⇔ Obihiro
- Limited Express Ozora: Sapporo ⇔ Minami-Chitose ⇔ Shimukappu ⇔ Tomamu ⇔ Obihiro ⇔ Kushiro - Starting from March 16, 2024, all trains stopping at TOMAMU Station will be 'all reserved seating'. Non-reserved seating will be completely discontinued, so please take note. For detailed information regarding schedules and fares, please click here.
- Regarding ticket purchases: Guests can purchase tickets in advance via the JR-EAST Train Reservation system / purchase directly in advance at airports or stations with staff / or purchase at the reserved seat ticket machine inside Tomamu The Tower.
- Upon your arrival at Tomamu Station: Every limited express train stops at Tomamu Station, and there will be a shuttle bus to take you to the hotel. This bus is free and does not require a reservation. After getting off the train, please inform the staff which hotel you will be staying at, The Tower or RISONARE.
- Departing from different locations to Tomamu:
- From Sapporo: There are direct trains from Sapporo to Tomamu Station.
- From New Chitose Airport: You need to transfer at Minami-Chitose Station first: New Chitose Airport ⇒ Minami-Chitose ⇒ Tomamu.
- From Obihiro Airport: You need to take a shuttle bus to Obihiro Station first, and then take a train to Tomamu Station.
- From Asahikawa / Furano: The train will take a longer route via Sapporo. Please check the JR Hokkaido website for details.
2. Taking the bus