Where is Wassamu Higashiyama?

Wassamu Ski Resort is in northern Hokkaido in the Kamikawa Sub-Prefecture. Wassamu is 41km north of Asahikawa City and 40km south of Nayoro. 

Driving to Wassamu

There are some multi-day tours that may head to Wassamu, otherwise you’ll need your own wheels to get there.

The telephone number if you need it for GPS navigation is 0165-32-2477. Wassamu Higashiyama is about 5 minutes drive from the Expressway Wassamu Exit, so it’s easy to drive there.

You could rent a car at the Asahikawa Airport or in Asahikawa (or here is another option for searching for car rentals), or if you’re doing a broader Hokkaido trip, you could get a car at the New Chitose Airport. See our driving in Japan tips for general information.

Other Ski Areas Nearby

This northern Hokkaido region has various ski areas that you could combine with Wassamu for a road trip. Road distances from Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Area:

• Pippu – 17km southeast
• Shibetsu Hinata – 30km north
• Kokusetsu Horotachi – 31km west
• Nayoro Piyashiri – 50km north
• Kurodake – 65km southeast

There are also other ski areas south of Asahikawa – see the Asahikawa overview for more information or see the map above.