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Which Club Med resort in Japan is best for your next ski vacation?

Jan 8, 2025

Club Med has mastered the art of all-inclusive family vacations and the offerings in Japan for your next ski holiday are second to none. With all accommodation, meals, lessons, childcare, lift passes, open bar and entertainment included with every stay, the hardest part is deciding which ski resort is the best fit for your family!

We've done the hard work for you and compared the Club Med ski resorts in Japan; Tomamu, Sahoro, Kiroro Grand and Kiroro Peak. Each offers that fantastic all-inclusive stay, but differ when it comes to on-site amenities, extra activities, ski terrain and access.

Club Med Tomamu

The largest of the Club Med offerings in Hokkaido, Tomamu is perfect for those who seek a big and bustling resort area, interacting with other families, plenty of activities on and off the snow for the family, and easy access from the airport. Opening in 2017, the hotel boast over 341 room options including interconnecting. With almost 40% of the terrain suitable for beginners, Club Med Tomamu caters best to first-timers, young and large families. The resort itself has great facilities, and there are two large hotel chains located at the base.

Access Skiing Lessons/Childcare Dining Extra Activities
1.5 Hours from New Chitose Airport 145 Hectares of terrain
Ideal for beginners
13% advanced
49% intermediate
38% beginner

Snowfall: 14 metres
Petit Club Med 2-3 Years*
Mini Club Med 4-10 Years
Teens Club Med 11 - 17 Years

Restaurants: 2
Bars: 2

Whiskey / Sake Tasting
Yakiniku Barbeque

Snow Trekking
Yoga / Fitness Classes
Indoor Wave Pool (Mina Mina Beach)
Tubing
Wakasagi Ice Fishing
Snowmobiling
Japanese Cooking Classes

 

Club Med Sahoro

The first snow-specific Club Med in Hokkaido (opening in 1987), Sahoro is a classic ski boutique hotel experience, ideal for those seeking a more laid-back atmosphere. Being the only major hotel in the area, it feels more of an exclusive resort (hello no lift lines!) compared to Club Med Tomamu. Offering 208 room options (no interconnecting), it is best suited to small families, multi-generational visitors, and couples. Renovated in 2019, it has a fresh new look. Skiing-wise, it caters well to intermediate and advanced skiers, alongside beginners, and over 210 hectares of terrain (largest Club Med ski area).

Access Skiing Lessons/Childcare Dining Extra Activities

2 Hours from New Chitose Airport

1.2 Hours from Obihiro Airport

210 Hectares of terrain

35% advanced
40% intermediate
25% beginner

Snowfall: 7 metres

Petit Club Med 2-3 Years*

Mini Club Med 4-10 Years
Teens Club Med 11 - 17 Years

Snowgarden and playground for 4 months - 10 years

Restaurants: 2
Bars: 1

Traditional nabe Hot Pot

Snow Trekking
Yoga / Fitness Classes
Squash / Badminton

Indoor Heated Pool
Canadian Bath
Rock Climbing
Snowmobiling
Japanese Cooking Classes

Club Med Kiroro Grand

Opening in December 2023, Club Med Kiroro Grand is the new kid on the block. It's a huge hotel with plenty of room options to choose from (266 rooms), including suites for larger families. No interconnecting rooms available. It is the only Club Med resort in Hokkaido with a traditional Japanese onsen on-site for guests to use. Ideal for families with kids of all ages and couples. The hotel itself is located just off the main resort area, a short gondola ride up (but with ski-in access). Shuttles are also available up to the main Kiroro base.

Access Skiing Lessons/Childcare Dining Extra Activities

1.2 Hours from New Chitose Airport

120 Hectares of terrain

30% advanced
40% intermediate
20% beginner

Snowfall: 21 metres

Petit Club Med 2-3 Years*
Mini Club Med 4-10 Years

Teens Club Med 11 - 17 Years

Indoor family playground for 4 months - 10 years

Petit Club Med limited to 10 spo

Restaurants: 4
Bars: 2

 

Snow Trekking
Yoga / Fitness Classes
Squash / Badminton

Indoor Heated Pool
Sauna
Traditional Onsen
Glass workshop
Otaru Day Tour
 

Club Med Kiroro Peak

Also one of Kiroro's newest offerings, Kiroro Peak opened in December 2022. It is a more 'upscale' and contemporary resort option than Kiroro Grand, ideal for solo skiers, couples and families with older childen. Note - Kiroro Peak has a minimum age of 12 years. Located right at the main base area of Kiroro ski resort, the ski access is fantastic. There are no kids facilities at Kiroro Peak and being a more boutique hotel (126 rooms, none interconnecting) options are limited in terms of dining/bars, but it makes the resort feel more exclusive for guests. Skiing at Kiroro is fantastic for advanced skiers, and intermediates are well catered for. For beginners, Tomamu or Sahoro are a better fit.

Access Skiing Lessons/Childcare Dining Extra Activities

1.2 Hours from New Chitose Airport

 

120 Hectares of terrain

30% advanced
40% intermediate
20% beginner

Snowfall: 21 metres

No kids facilities

Group and Private Lessons

Restaurants: 1
Bars: 1

Guests can access dining at Kiroro Grand

 

Snow Trekking
Yoga / Fitness Classes
Squash / Badminton

Indoor Heated Pool
Sauna
Traditional Onsen (Kiroro Grand)
Glass workshop
Otaru Day Tour

 

Why book Club Med via Scout?
We get asked this a lot, and it's a perfectly valid question when the product is the same for all agents (including direct via Club Med). What we can offer is independent advice about the Club Med product, which Club Med is right for you (or if it isn't right at all) and we also know the right questions to ask Club Med when making your booking (like which rooms to book, adding ski rentals, transfer options, etc.) We sit on hold for you so you don't have to! 

We can also help with all sorts of advice for before and after your time at the resort (such as making bookings for Tokyo, luggage tips etc), and help with any problems should they arise during your travels. Scout is a VIP Club Med agent which means we get priority access to specials & discounts.

Early Bird Booking Offer!
Get in early and book your Club Med Japan ski trip at the lowest price - plus secure your preferred dates and room types well in advance. Save up to 35% OFF Club Med Japan - bookings open January 23, so get in touch with the team at Scout to join the waitlist!

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