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Tenpoku

Esashi Town, Hokkaido

天北スキー場　北海道枝幸町

Tenpoku was a ski area located in what used to be Utanobori Town (now Esashi Town) in the northern region of Hokkaido. With one single lift and a simple layout, this northern-facing ski area was mainly used by locals. It closed in 2005, and the ski lift and facilities have been removed.

Opened
開設		 1977
Closed
 閉設		 2005
Base elevation
標高最低		 110m
Top elevation
標高最高		 270m
Vertical
標高差		 160m
Steepest slope
最大斜度		 22°
Number of courses
コース本数		 2
Longest run
最長滑走距離		 About 900m
Skill level
初級・中級・上級		 60% beginner
40% intermediate
0% advanced
Ski / board
スキー・ボード		 Unconfirmed
Ski lifts
リフト本数		 1 lift
Single 799m
The lift has been removed
Night skiing
ナイター設備		 There was no night skiing

Further Information

  • This ski area was located in an area known as Utanobori Kenko Kaifuku Muru うたのぼり健康回復村
    　
  • It featured one single lift of about 800m in length
    　
  • The ski area had a simple layout, with one main course coming down by the side of the lift
    　
  • The top had the steepest gradient of 22 degrees, but the lower half was very gentle
    　
  • A one-day lift ticket cost 1500 yen, and a season ticket cost 11000 yen
    　
  • Tenpoku closed in 2005, and there are now large trees on parts of the old ski slope
    　
  • The Green Park Hotel グリーンパークホテル was by the side of the ski area
    　
  • The onsen (hot springs) hotel and Minami Soya Golf Course 南宗谷ゴルフ場 can still be found at the location

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Location
所在地

About 8km to the south of what used to be Utanobori Town, now part of Esashi Town, in northern Hokkaido.
There are no nearby train stations or expressways.

Currently operating ski & snowboard resorts in the region
近隣の運営中のスキー場

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This page was created in May 2022
Last updated on 3rd March 2023
2022年5月 作成　2023年3月3日 更新