Activities & Tours
Activities at Tomamu
The list of activities at Tomamu is endless. No one will ever be bored at
Tomamu ski resort!
All the activities at Tomamu are organised by the resort and are not independently owned and operated. Some of these can be pre-booked (such as cat and heli skiing) whilst others can be arranged at the Polar Village on arrival. Many of these activities require a minimum number of people, so if you only have one or two people interested in an activity, don't try and book the day prior or you may be disappointed.
Tomamu Ice Village
Tomamu comes with its own ice village complete with ice bar, ice chapel and even an ice hotel. This is an amazing spectacle at night as it is all lit up with coloured lights although it can be a bit cold at night with temperatures around -15 to -25 Degrees C.
Ski Tours and Activities
Tomamu is one of the few areas within Hokkaido that has a Heli Ski operation. At around$AUD700 per day, it seems like it would be good value given the incredible quality of terrain and snow conditions. Unfortunately the Heliski operation only operates from late February to mid March on limited dates so we didn’t get a chance to review it out during our trip.
The Cat Skiing operation at Tomamu is very popular. It operates from late January through to early March. The cost is about $AUD250 per day which includes lunch. We wanted to go cat skiing but unfortunately it was booked out 6 weeks in advance, possibly because it only operates on the weekends. If you are considering snowcat skiing during your stay at Tomamu, we would highly recommend you book well in advance of your holiday.
Cross country skiing is also available at Tomamu.
Family Activities
There are various family activities at Tomamu but many of these are also suitable for others looking for a bit of fun. Some of the activities include the snow raft park, ice glass making at the ice village, 5 minute hot air balloon rides in the evenings, dogsledding and ice-hole fishing.
Adventure Activities
For those who find the dog sledding is a bit slow, take it up a notch with snowmobiling.
Relaxation
Tomamu has one of the largest wave pools you will ever see. Evidently it cost US$50 Million to build the complex. It is like a tropical oasis with palm trees, deck chairs and sometimes there is Hawaiian music playing in the background. It is quite expensive at 2,500 yen entry per person, but this includes the use of multiple spas throughout the complex and the onsens.