Kamui Links
Kamui Links Ski Area JapanKamui Links ski area in Japan is a fantastic little cheap resort that provides plenty of opportunities for powder skiing.
Kamui Links Ski and Snowboard Terrain Kamui Links is a small to medium sized ski resort with 600 metres of vertical. A very relaxed approach to off-piste and tree skiing is a major plus for Kamui Links, as are the out-of-bounds areas that are easily accessible via the lift system. There are also great groomers and runs for beginners. There’s enough terrain at Kamui to keep you interested for at least three to four days.
This resort has a reputation for being quiet, but occasionally there can be queues for the gondola, and the groomed runs can be busy with school children and army groups. Nevertheless, it’s easy to see why this resort has the reputation of quietness. Away from the groomed runs there were very few people, and even on the days when tour groups arrive from Furano (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday), there are plenty of fresh tracks to be ripped up. Don’t tell anyone about the dry powder at Kamui, and it should remain a playground for powderhounds!
Where is Kamui Links Ski Resort? Kamui Links is only 20 minutes from downtown
Asahikawa on the north island (Hokkaido) of Japan. Asahikawa is 1.5 hours northeast of
Sapporo, and from Asahikawa, Kamui Links is easily accessible via shuttle bus or car.
Furano ski resort is a little further away, but it’s also commonly used as a base for Kamui Links.
Kamui Links Accommodation and Facilities Kamui Links is a small no-frills resort with no associated town or accommodation. Accommodation options include
Asahikawa hotels or
Furano hotels.
The facilities of Kamui Links include a few on-mountain restaurants, a basic shop, and very limited rental and ski school services. Of course there are plenty of vending machines (this is Japan after all) and you’ll need to rely on these if you want to partake in an après drink.
Cash is king at Kamui Links so don’t depend on your credit card. You can’t even use plastic to purchase lift tickets, but thankfully they are super cheap, so you won’t have to part with too much cash.
Why Ski or Snowboard at Kamui Links, Japan? Kamui Links is a great little powderhound treasure. Sure the powder runs aren’t super long, but Kamui is about quality not quantity.
And the advantage of skiing at Kamui and staying in
Asahikawa is that you’re not staying at a resort where the cultural experience can sometimes be a fraction artificial. In Asahikawa you might not find any Westerners and you will absolutely experience the real Japan. You can bow to your heart’s content and say konnichiwa over and over (and plenty of other Japanese words). If you want to completely absorb the Japanese culture you can even wear a mini skirt with bare legs in minus 20 degrees temperatures – if that takes your fancy!
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