Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, Hokkaido | RISONARE Tomamu | Includes 'Unkai Terrace' round-trip gondola voucher | Exclusive offer for Hong Kong market: Free AIRSIM roaming card
- Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU in Hokkaido is an all-season luxury resort located in Shimukappu, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido, Japan. Renowned for its magnificent natural scenery and diverse activities, it is a popular destination for skiing, family trips, couples, and group travel.
- RISONARE Tomamu (Luxury Accommodation): Featuring spacious rooms and newer facilities, this is ideal for guests seeking a high-quality stay. This all-suite hotel is nestled in a coniferous forest at the top of the resort. All rooms are over 100 square meters and equipped with a jet bath and sauna, offering a superior vacation experience.
- Unkai Terrace: A facility where you can enjoy a close-up view of the sea of clouds when weather permits. Located on Mount Tomamu at an altitude of 1,088 meters, it is accessible via a 13-minute ride on the Unkai Gondola. It is open from mid-May to mid-October, with a 40% chance of seeing the sea of clouds.
- Frost Tree Terrace: A magnificent sight visible only in winter. Located at the 1,088-meter observation deck, you can overlook the glistening, snow-covered trees and the majestic Hidaka Mountains. Accessible by a one-way Unkai Gondola ride from the base, anyone can easily enjoy the stunning winter scenery of Tomamu.
- Other accommodation recommendations at Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU:Tomamu The Tower
Product Info
- About Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU -
Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU is an all-season luxury resort located in Shimukappu, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido, Japan. Renowned for its breathtaking natural scenery and diverse activities, it is a popular destination for skiing, family trips, couples, and group travel.
Summer Activities:
Summer: Unkai Terrace (ride the gondola to view the spectacular sea of clouds), Cloud Walk, and farm experiences.
Year-round: Mina-Mina Beach (indoor beach) and Kirin-no-Yu (open-air forest bath).
Enjoy the vast grounds: With approximately 100 hectares of expansive land, a wide variety of activities await you. You can even experience rafting in the wilderness, making it a resort destination you can enjoy regardless of how many nights you stay.
Summer in TOMAMU offers you 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 to the top for a chance to see the magnificent sea of clouds, which is particularly spectacular in the early morning.
Farm walks and animal interaction: Interact with animals like sheep and horses at the farm, perfect for families.
Hot air balloon experience: Available in summer only, take a hot air balloon ride to overlook the entire resort and surrounding forests.
Mina-Mina Beach: This is the largest indoor wave pool in Japan. Inside the glass-enclosed building, you can feel the midsummer atmosphere of 30°C or above at any time, complete with exciting artificial waves! The year-round temperature-controlled indoor beach allows you to comfortably enjoy beach fun even in summer.
Farm area: Spanning approximately 100 hectares, this vast land is home to animals such as cows and sheep. You can stop at various observation points while enjoying the classic pastoral scenery of Hokkaido. Additionally, dairy products produced by the Hoshino Farm agricultural project are available.
Outdoor adventures and hiking: The resort features multiple forest trails and observation points, perfect for guests who love nature.
Unkai Terrace:
A facility where you can view the flowing sea of clouds up close when the weather is clear. Located on Mount Tomamu at an altitude of 1,088 meters, it can be reached by a 13-minute ride on the Unkai Gondola. Open from mid-May to mid-October each year, with a 40% chance of seeing the sea of clouds.
Unkai Terrace Features:
Operating period: May 8, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Transportation: Take the resort shuttle bus to the gondola station, then transfer to the Unkai Gondola.
Facilities: Includes an observation deck, a cafe, and the Unkai Postbox where you can mail limited-edition postcards.
Winter Activities:
Frost Tree Terrace
Period: December 1, 2026 - April 5, 2027
Located at an observation deck at an altitude of 1,088 meters, you can overlook the sparkling white trees covered in ice and snow, as well as the majestic Hidaka Mountains. Reachable by a one-way ride on the Unkai Gondola from the base of the mountain, anyone can easily enjoy the magnificent winter scenery of Tomamu.
A spectacular view only visible in winter. Under the clear blue sky, the silver-clad world of ice and snow is a stunning sight that can only be appreciated in cold regions. From the observation deck extending into the snowy mountains, you can view the ice and snow up close, and on cool mornings, you may even see diamond dust.
GAO Outdoor Center
Offers over 30 winter activities: https://www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/cn/ski/activity/
Features 29 ski slopes (suitable for beginners to advanced skiers)
Dining Facilities:
There is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, including main restaurants, buffets, and restaurants serving casual Hokkaido-style meals. You can decide where to dine based on your mood for the day.
Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU features over 20 restaurants to satisfy all tastes:
Forest Restaurant Nininupuri: A buffet restaurant surrounded by the forest. Through the large windows extending to the ceiling, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. The menu focuses on dairy products from Hoshino Farm and offers a diverse range of dishes.
Buffet Dining Hal: Offers carefully crafted dishes in a buffet style, making it a great choice to start a wonderful day. (Dinner reservations must be made by yourself on the hotel's official website)
Hotalu Street: A dining area with options such as ramen, curry, grilled dishes, and cafes, offering a relaxed atmosphere.
- Hotel Information -
RISONARE Tomamu (Luxury Accommodation): Features spacious rooms and newer facilities, suitable for guests seeking a high-quality stay. This is an all-suite hotel located in a coniferous forest at the top of the resort. All rooms are over 100 sqm and equipped with a jet bath and sauna, allowing you to enjoy a higher level of resort experience.
Room types: Triple room (100 sqm), Quadruple Room (120 sqm)
Amenities: LCD TV, satellite channels, humidifying air purifier, deodorizing spray, clothes brush, toothbrush, comb, cotton pads, cotton swabs, razor, facial skincare products, towels, bath towels, pajamas, indoor slippers, hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, refrigerator, electric kettle, hair dryer, tea bags, drip coffee bags
Bathroom facilities: Jet bath, sauna, shower room, vanity, bidet toilet, makeup area
Address: Naka-Tomamu, Shimukappu, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido 079-2204
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 11:00
- Transportation Information -
1. By JR
Over 10 limited express trains operate daily, and it takes only 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 ⇔ KushiroStarting March 16, 2024, all trains stopping at Tomamu Station will be 'all-reserved seating'. Non-reserved seating will be completely canceled, please take note. For detailed information on schedules and fares, please click here
Regarding ticket purchase: You can purchase tickets in advance via the JR-EAST Train Reservation system, at the airport or stations with staff, or at the reserved seat ticket vending machine inside Tomamu The Tower.
Upon arrival at Tomamu Station: Every limited express train stops at Tomamu Station, where a shuttle bus will take you to the hotel. This bus is free and no reservation is required. After getting off the train, please inform the staff which hotel you are staying at, The Tower or RISONARE.
Traveling to Tomamu from different locations:
- From Sapporo: There are direct trains from Sapporo to Tomamu Station.
- From New Chitose Airport: You need to transfer at Minami-Chitose Station: New Chitose Airport ⇒ Minami-Chitose ⇒ Tomamu.
- From Tokachi-Obihiro Airport: You need to take a shuttle bus to Obihiro Station first, then take a train to Tomamu Station.
- From Asahikawa/Furano: The train route goes through Sapporo, which is a longer detour. Please check the JR Hokkaido website for details.
2. By bus
View winter bus route fares and details (December 1, 2025 to March 30, 2026)
View summer bus route fares and details (May 7, 2026 to October 31, 2026)
Unkai Platform: A platform facility where you can watch the flow of the sea of clouds up close when the weather is fine. Located on Mt. Tomamu at an altitude of 1,088 meters, it can be reached by taking the Unkai Cable Car, which takes about 13 minutes. It is open from mid-May to mid-October every year, and there is a 40% chance of seeing the sea of clouds.
Sea of Clouds Platform: Located at the top of Mt. TOMAMU at an altitude of 1,088 meters, it is the most representative attraction of the resort. Take the sea of clouds cable car up the mountain and have the opportunity to see the magnificent sea of clouds, which is especially spectacular in the early morning.
Ice Terrace: A magnificent view you can only witness in winter! Under a clear blue sky, the world of ice and snow, blanketed in silver, is a breathtaking sight only found in colder climates. From the observation deck jutting into the snowy mountain, you can get up close to the ice and snow, and on cool mornings, you can even see diamond-like fragments.
Mina-Mina Beach: This is the largest indoor artificial wave pool in Japan. In the glass-covered building, you can always feel the summer atmosphere of more than 30°C, plus the excitement brought by artificial waves! The indoor artificial beach with constant temperature all year round allows you to enjoy the beach comfortably even in summer.
Kibayashi no Yu open-air bath: During the day, you can see the snow scenery, and at night, you can enjoy a bath in a dreamy and mysterious atmosphere while looking at the starry sky. This is an open-air bath where you can enjoy the freedom of being unrestrained. This open-air bath brings the ultimate sense of openness. During the day, you can enjoy the endless greenery in front of you, and at night, you can look up at the starry sky and bathe in a dreamy atmosphere. Its innovative design perfectly blends with nature, inspired by the representative flowers of Hokkaido: "lavender", "sunflower" and "hamamelis".
Farm area: A vast area of about 100 hectares, home to cattle, sheep and other animals. You can stop at various observation points while enjoying the classic rural scenery of Hokkaido. In addition, dairy products produced by the "Hoshino Farm" agricultural project are also available.
Ranch walks and animal interactions: You can interact with sheep, horses and other animals on the ranch, which is suitable for parents and children to have fun together.
Hot Air Balloon Experience: Available only in summer, you can take a hot air balloon to overlook the entire resort and surrounding mountains and forests.
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Includes/Excludes
- Service charge
- Accommodation
- All taxes
- Breakfast is provided based on the number of nights stayed (served at Nininupuri Forest Restaurant)
- Free use of Smile Beach (indoor wave pool) and Kirin-no-Yu open-air bath during your stay
- Each night's stay includes a round-trip cable car ticket to the "Sea of Clouds" or "Ice Fog" platforms. (If the "Sea of Clouds" or "Ice Fog" platforms are closed, no additional refunds will be given.)
- Free Wi-Fi in room
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Tips
Reminders
A minimum stay of 2 nights or 3 nights or more is required for selected promotional packages. If your booking does not include the required number of nights, customer service will contact you to pay the difference. No cancellations or changes are available.
After placing an order, you need to confirm the room status and price twice. If the price fluctuates, you may need to pay the difference.
Room types are arranged based on on-site conditions and are subject to availability.
**Each guest will receive a round-trip cable car ticket to the "Sea of Clouds" or "Ice Fog" platform per night. If the "Sea of Clouds" or "Ice Fog" platform is closed at that time, no additional refund will be given for the ticket.
Infants aged 0-3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a bed or taking any meals), and can accommodate up to the same number of adults in the reservation.
All room are non-smoking. (There is a smoking area in the hotel.)
Children's room supplies (pajamas, slippers, toothbrushes, bath balls) are only provided in the baby family double room/toddler family Quadruple Room.
The baby cot rental service is subject to hotel availability (※limited quantity, please note). If you need one, please contact us in advance.
If you are booking two or more rooms, please make a separate reservation for each room.
The following dates require a minimum stay of 2 nights or more: April 24 to May 4, 2026, and July 1 to August 31, 2026. If your booking is for less than 2 nights, customer service will contact you to arrange the additional payment.
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- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
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Location Name: RISONARE Tomamu by Hoshino Resorts
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- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
