Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Resort & Slope Video Reviews
Browse rider footage of Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort's runs — from Märchen Course to Family Course. Each section shows real terrain with timestamps for the exact moment on the slope.
"This is the Märchen Course — super wide, perfectly groomed, great for intermediates..."
"Now we're on the Family Course — wide, easy, perfect for kids and beginners..."
"This is the Downhill — it's full black, really steep with big moguls, not for the faint-hearted..."
"Heading over to the Swing Course now — a bit steeper, good for advancing intermediates..."
"Woody Course is shorter but has some nice natural features on the sides..."
#MC Märchen Course
"This is the Märchen Course — super wide, perfectly groomed, great for intermediates..."
This is the Märchen Course — super wide, perfectly groomed, great for intermediates...Watch at 3:16 on YouTube ↗
Back on Märchen again — you can see how wide it is from here...Watch at 9:14 on YouTube ↗
One more look at Märchen from the top...Watch at 7:05 on YouTube ↗
Märchen Course here at Sapporo Kokusai — intermediate level, nicely groomed...Watch at 0:14 on YouTube ↗
Märchen Course — let's go...Watch at 0:02 on YouTube ↗
Märchen Course — nicely groomed, wide enough to link turns easily...Watch at 10:19 on YouTube ↗
#FC2 Family Course
"Now we're on the Family Course — wide, easy, perfect for kids and beginners..."
This is the Family Trail — gentle and easy, good for beginners...Watch at 6:52 on YouTube ↗
Now on the Family Run — total opposite of Downhill, very gentle...Watch at 10:08 on YouTube ↗
Now we're on the Family Course — wide, easy, perfect for kids and beginners...Watch at 2:13 on YouTube ↗
And this is the Family Course — suitable for beginners and families...Watch at 3:20 on YouTube ↗
#DC Downhill Course
"This is the Downhill — it's full black, really steep with big moguls, not for the faint-hearted..."
Here we go, top of the Downhill Course at Sapporo Kokusai — steep and full of moguls...Watch at 1:29 on YouTube ↗
This is the Downhill — it's full black, really steep with big moguls, not for the faint-hearted...Watch at 2:14 on YouTube ↗
And here's the Downhill Course — black diamond, lots of moguls, very steep...Watch at 4:54 on YouTube ↗
Downhill Course is the hardest — full of moguls, pretty intimidating...Watch at 15:54 on YouTube ↗
Second run on Downhill — those moguls don't get any easier!Watch at 19:16 on YouTube ↗
#SC Swing Course
"Heading over to the Swing Course now — a bit steeper, good for advancing intermediates..."
Heading over to the Swing Course now — a bit steeper, good for advancing intermediates...Watch at 2:36 on YouTube ↗
Echo Course — upper intermediate, long consistent pitch...Watch at 3:26 on YouTube ↗
Swing again — look at that untracked powder on the sides...Watch at 3:17 on YouTube ↗
Swing Course — probably my favourite, decent pitch and well groomed...Watch at 14:23 on YouTube ↗
Back on Swing for another lap, still great conditions...Watch at 20:16 on YouTube ↗
#WC Woody Course
"Woody Course is shorter but has some nice natural features on the sides..."
The Woody Course — this one has some nice natural bumps and undulation...Watch at 2:55 on YouTube ↗
Woody Course is shorter but has some nice natural features on the sides...Watch at 13:13 on YouTube ↗
#EC Echo Course
"The Echo Course is really long — great for building up speed for carving..."
The Echo Course is really long — great for building up speed for carving...Watch at 4:37 on YouTube ↗
#FC1 Forest Course
"So this is the Forest Course, the gentlest run here, great for beginners..."
So this is the Forest Course, the gentlest run here, great for beginners...Watch at 1:03 on YouTube ↗
Resort Overview Videos
Review 39:05 Japanese video reviewing the restaurants and cafes inside Sapporo Kokusai ski resort, covering all four restaurants and two cafes operating at the resort.
POV 0:24 Very short (20-second) promotional clip for Sapporo Kokusai from January 2026. Resort scenery footage with no spoken commentary.
POV 1:01 Japanese novelty skiing video featuring riders in Gundam mobile suit costumes at Sapporo Kokusai. Music-heavy fun edit with no terrain commentary.
Review 8:21 English video ranking the top 5 snowiest ski resorts in Japan by annual snowfall. Covers resort-level comparisons with no course-specific detail.
Vlog 0:15 Short promotional-style English video about Hokkaido skiing, primarily focused on Rusutsu Resort rather than Sapporo Kokusai.
Review 10:18 English budget guide to ski fields near Sapporo including Sapporo Kokusai. Covers terrain overview — halfpipe, mogul runs, forest powder sections, and groomed beginner runs — without naming specific courses.
POV 8:31 English vlog about Sapporo Teine ski resort — not Sapporo Kokusai. Covers Teine's lifts, terrain, and views over Sapporo city.
POV 18:32 Traditional Chinese self-guided Hokkaido ski series covering Sapporo Kokusai, Rusutsu, and Teine. Kokusai section gives a brief layout overview before the video shifts focus to the other two resorts.
POV 9:00 Music-heavy Japanese powder snowboard vlog at Sapporo Kokusai. Captures powder day excitement with minimal spoken commentary.
POV 22:04 Traditional Chinese vlog at a small Iwamizawa ski resort — not Sapporo Kokusai. Speaker explicitly notes this is not an international resort.
Review 3:57 Niseko vs Rusutsu comparison video — no Sapporo Kokusai content.
Overview 8:09 Japanese-language resort guide covering all named courses at Sapporo Kokusai, with course-by-course commentary on terrain and ski conditions.
POV 24:29 Japanese vlog with a brief mention of the Forest Course (林間コース) at Sapporo Kokusai.
POV 5:35 Japanese skiing vlog from Late Project documenting Sapporo Kokusai's opening day in November 2021, the first full top-to-bottom opening in recent memory.
Vlog 16:09 Traditional Chinese snowboard lesson vlog at Sapporo Kokusai covering resort facilities, lesson pricing, and a beginner's first lesson experience.
Vlog 35:04 Philippines-based travel vlog documenting a first Hokkaido ski trip that includes a visit to Sapporo Kokusai. Focuses on the travel experience rather than terrain specifics.
POV 14:30 Music-only snowboard session edit at Sapporo Kokusai featuring powder snow and scenic Hokkaido winter scenery. No spoken commentary.
Review 14:09 Japanese professional skier films a complete top-to-bottom descent at Sapporo Kokusai on opening day, demonstrating connected upper-mountain terrain in early-season conditions.
POV 21:46 Japanese professional ski instructor reviews Sapporo Kokusai on its opening day, giving a technical assessment of snow conditions and terrain across the available upper-mountain area.
Vlog 20:00 Traditional Chinese snowboarding vlog at Sapporo Teine Olympia area — not Sapporo Kokusai. Reviews the beginner-friendly terrain with sea views.
POV 3:30 Japanese TV news reporting on Sapporo Kokusai opening six years ahead of delayed recent seasons. Calm weather and smooth snow conditions greet early-season visitors.
POV 1:05 Japanese TV news segment covering Sapporo Kokusai's season opening, the first ski resort in Sapporo to open. Reports on opening conditions with 50 cm of summit snow and four courses available.
POV 1:47 English vlog of a 10-day Hokkaido ski trip visiting 5 resorts using the Indie Hokkaido ski pass. Hub-and-spoke approach from three base cities.
POV 9:18 Music-heavy Japanese snowboard edit of a top-to-bottom run at Sapporo Kokusai titled 'Long and Fun'. Background song lyrics dominate the transcript.
POV 18:51 Budget skiing guide for Hokkaido covering where to stay, where to ski, and how to save money. Includes practical tips for affordable powder skiing in Japan.
Vlog 18:28 Thai-language travel vlog of a beginner snowboarding day at Sapporo Kokusai. Covers the resort setting and first-time experience without naming specific runs.
POV 8:01 Short Japanese snowboard vlog marking the 2025 season start at Sapporo Kokusai on December 3. Music-heavy with minimal spoken content.
Vlog 0:36 Japanese-language lifestyle promo for Hokkaido winter skiing featuring Sapporo Kokusai, focused on the resort accommodation and convenience rather than specific terrain.
Review 0:58 Japanese travel agency promotional video advising which ski resort to choose for a one-day skiing trip in Japan. Generic resort comparison.
POV 2:05 Japanese vlog visiting Sapporo Kokusai in autumn for a fall foliage gondola ride event. No skiing content — the resort hosts an autumn festival for leaf-viewing.
Vlog 12:35 English travel vlog of a ski vacation in the Otaru area including Sapporo Kokusai. Covers the trip logistics and first ski experience in Japan.
POV 0:46 Japanese TV news report covering Sapporo Kokusai's unusually early season opening — 10 days ahead of schedule — with powder snow conditions from day one.
POV 44:00 Music-only snowboard session edit at Sapporo Kokusai from February 10, 2025. No spoken commentary.
POV 0:39 Japanese TV news segment on Sapporo Kokusai's season opening, which came 9 days later than planned due to snow shortage. Powder conditions and 80 cm of summit snow greet the first visitors.
POV 0:17 English travel guide for Jozankei hot spring town near Sapporo, noting its proximity to a ski resort accessible by bus.
POV 40:00 Music-only snowboard session edit at Sapporo Kokusai from March 27, 2023. No spoken commentary.
POV 42:03 Music-only snowboard session edit at Sapporo Kokusai from January 5, 2026. No spoken commentary — background music throughout.
POV 0:34 Very short Japanese TV news clip announcing Sapporo Kokusai's season opening with excellent powder conditions. Season runs until May 6 of the following year.
POV 4:23 Traditional Chinese short introduction to Sapporo Kokusai ski resort. Music-heavy with brief spoken overview of the resort.
POV 13:26 Japanese food vlog visiting Sapporo Kokusai in spring for the all-you-can-eat Jingisukan (mutton BBQ) event — a resort tradition starting from late March.
POV 9:04 Music-heavy snowboard vlog from a first-timer's visit to Sapporo Kokusai. Captures the resort atmosphere and on-slope footage with minimal spoken commentary.
Review 10:06 Behind-the-scenes morning routine vlog from Kokusai-based content creator Neil the day before the resort's season opening. Covers a snow report and camera gear comparison.
POV 0:16 Very short Japanese clip (two captions) marking Sapporo Kokusai's opening day with natural snow conditions and scenic views.
POV 40:00 Music-only snowboard session edit at Sapporo Kokusai from April 18, 2026 — late-season riding. No spoken commentary.
POV 0:36 Short English promotional clip for Sapporo Kokusai ski resort. Resort scenery and ski footage with minimal spoken commentary.
Vlog 16:30 Japanese lifestyle vlog of a couple's powder day at Sapporo Kokusai. Records 280 cm summit snow depth, -16°C temperatures, uncrowded weekday slopes, and views of the Sea of Japan from the top.
POV 0:38 Japanese news video revealing Sapporo Kokusai's newly renovated lounge, converted from the old gondola station building with a Japanese 'wa' aesthetic and a shimé-parfait dessert menu.
POV 2:11:22 Music-heavy video titled '3-Day Ski Lessons | Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort' — transcript is primarily background music with minimal spoken content.
POV 0:31 Very short Japanese Shorts clip of powder skiing at Sapporo Kokusai's Downhill Course (non-groomed section) on December 27 with 20 cm of new snow.
POV 2:25 Music-driven snowboard edit from Sapporo Kokusai in December 2023. Background song dominates the transcript with no spoken skiing commentary.
POV 29:28 Video of a 90-year-old skier demonstrating full carving technique at Sapporo Kokusai. Auto-generated captions captured a background song rather than spoken commentary.
POV 15:55 English ski vlog featuring Märchen, Downhill, and Woody courses at Sapporo Kokusai with back-to-back on-slope footage.
POV 6:39 Japanese vlog visiting Sapporo Kokusai on the final day of the autumn festival, enjoying 360-degree fall foliage views from the gondola. No skiing content.
POV 33:07 Music-heavy first ski experience vlog at Sapporo Kokusai, filmed as part of a tour package. Minimal spoken commentary.
POV 9:02 Music-only snowboard first-season session edit at Sapporo Kokusai. No spoken commentary.
POV 0:57 Music-only powder snowboard short from Jones Snowboards / OGASAKA collaboration session at Sapporo Kokusai. No spoken commentary.
POV 12:55 English-language Hokkaido guide video introducing Sapporo Kokusai ski area, aimed at the growing international visitor market.
POV 1:26 Archive powder skiing edit from Sapporo Kokusai, December 2002. Music-heavy with no spoken commentary — historical powder footage.
POV 3:33 Short English vlog of a snowboarding and skiing day at Sapporo Kokusai. Casual resort visit footage with minimal commentary.
POV 0:43 Music-only snowboard kicker and powder session edit at Sapporo Kokusai from December 2018. No spoken commentary.
POV 0:14 Very short Japanese powder skiing Shorts video at Sapporo Kokusai. No terrain commentary — captures a quick powder moment.
Vlog 0:44 Music and applause-only short clip from Sapporo Kokusai. Minimal content — likely a brief highlights clip.
POV 3:11 Japanese promotional guide for staying in Jozankei (定山渓) and using it as a base for snowboarding, with access to Niseko, Rusutsu, and other major Hokkaido resorts within 90 minutes.
POV 0:51 Music-only powder skiing short at Sapporo Kokusai. Background music throughout with no spoken commentary.
POV 0:38 Short clip featuring two runs down Swing Course at Sapporo Kokusai with POV snowboard footage.
POV 6:43 Traditional Chinese snowboard top-to-bottom edit on the Märchen Quad lift line including tree runs at Sapporo Kokusai. Music-heavy transcript — no spoken commentary despite the informative title.
POV 2:41 Music-heavy powder skiing edit at Sapporo Kokusai from February 2023. Minimal spoken content in the auto-generated transcript.
POV 5:28 Music-only snowboard edit at Sapporo Kokusai's beginner slope area. Titled 'Beginner's Slope' — no spoken commentary.
POV 3:51 Australian snowboarder's first-ever Hokkaido powder experience, primarily at Sapporo Kokusai after stopping briefly at Sapporo Teine. Captures the shock of riding ultra-light Japanese powder.
POV 0:58 Music-heavy snowboard journey short at Sapporo Kokusai. Song lyrics dominate the transcript with no skiing commentary.
POV 3:06 Music-only powder skiing edit from Sapporo Kokusai in February 2012. No spoken commentary.