Weather summary
About Orofure
- base
- 318 m
- peak
- 454 m
- vertical
- 136 m
- lifts
- 1
- runs
- 5
- longest run
- 0.8 km
- day ticket
- ¥2,900
- season
- Dec – Mar
Character
- Local hill
- Snow park
- Onsen
Orofure is a small, north-facing Hokkaido area near Lake Toya with a single chairlift and balanced terrain split. It's quiet and accessible, but the limited vertical and single lift mean short days and minimal infrastructure.
Nearby resorts
- Sunlaiva10 km away–
- Muroran Kogen Danpara16 km away–
- Rusutsu Resort23 km away–
How it rides
Orofure sits in Sobetsu Town in southern Hokkaido, just under 10km from Lake Toya's southeast shore. The mountain is compact—136m of vertical on north-facing slopes—but the terrain mix is surprisingly even: a third beginner, a third intermediate, and a third advanced. The steepest pitch tops out around 25°, so nothing here demands big skills, but the advanced terrain gives experienced riders something to work with on a mellow day.<br><br>The single pair lift keeps things simple and uncrowded. You're looking at short runs and quick laps, which suits a half-day session or a stop between bigger areas. There's a small park by one of the courses and a kids area with sledging and banana boat rides at the base. Lessons and limited rental are available if you need them.<br><br>Orofure opens mid-to-late December through early March, running 9am–4pm on weekdays and 8:30am–4:30pm on weekends. No night skiing. The modest scale and quiet vibe make this a low-pressure option for riders passing through the region, but don't expect a full day's worth of vertical or terrain variety.
- website
- orofure.web.fc2.com
- where
- Hokkaido, Japan
Questions about Orofure
When is Orofure open?
The season usually runs from December to March.
How high is Orofure?
The base is at 318 m and the top at 454 m. That is 136 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Orofure have?
1 lifts and 5 runs. The longest run is 0.8 km.
Where is Orofure?
Orofure is in Hokkaido, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Orofure?
Sunlaiva (10 km), Muroran Kogen Danpara (16 km), Rusutsu Resort (23 km). These are the closest resorts in a straight line.
How often is the forecast updated?
Every day. The weather summary shows when it was last updated, in the resort’s time.