Facilities & Services
Asahidake Services and Facilities Asahidake is a no frills ski area with very limited services and facilities. Shopping and dining opportunities are limited to the ropeway station at the base of the ski area and the few hotels nearby. There is a small visitor’s centre which is open during winter, but it is mainly aimed at servicing the many summer tourists who visit for the hiking.
On-Mountain Dining There is one restaurant upstairs in the ropeway building with typical vending machine fast-food dishes such as ramen and rice dishes. There’s also a kiosk downstairs selling snacks such as pork buns for those who want to eat on the run (or whilst you’re waiting for the rope-way). The food is high-quality and very reasonably priced.
Facilities for Children There are no specific facilities for children at Asahidake.
Ski and Snowboard School You’ll have to teach yourself!
Equipment Rental There is no ski and snowboard hire available on-mountain. Any equipment requirements need to be rented in Furano or Asahikawa. Powder skis would be highly beneficial (but not essential) considering the deep snow.
Banking Facilities There are no ATMs at Asahidake and they don’t accept credit cards for the purchase of lift tickets, so cash up on yen before you arrive.
Shopping There is a very small shop downstairs in the ropeway building selling only the basics such as beanies, gloves and sunscreen.
Grocery Shopping There is no grocery or alcohol shopping at Asahidake. Stock up in Furano or Asahikawa before you arrive, or alternatively there are vending machines in the hostel and hotels selling snacks, beers and yummy Chu-His (yummy alcopops).