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Winter Scenery · Hokkaido

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Frost Tree Terrace

Tomamu, ShimukappuRime ice❄ Best season: Early Dec – Early Apr
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Overview

Overview

The summit area at 1,088 m, known in summer as the Unkai (Sea of Clouds) Terrace, operates in winter as the Frost Tree Terrace. Ride the gondola up and a grand panorama of snowy mountains and trees glittering white with frozen fog spreads out before you.

Address
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, Naka-Tomamu, Shimukappu-mura, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido 079-2204
Official website
https://www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/frosttree/
Peak Time

When to Go

Best seasonThe Frost Tree Terrace usually operates from early December to early April
December
January
February
March
April

Hoarfrost is a natural phenomenon seen on days when temperature and fog conditions come together, and it cannot always be seen every day

This season’s events & operating dates

In the 2026–27 season, the Frost Tree Terrace (Cloud Cafe) operates December 1, 2026 – April 5, 2027

Seasons are typical guides. Snow, ice and drift ice depend heavily on each year’s weather.

Highlights

Highlights

Hoarfrost forms when fog clings to trees at temperatures of about -2 to -10°C. From the terrace you can view the white-coated trees, and at the adjoining Cloud Cafe you can enjoy drinks and sweets inspired by hoarfrost.

📷 Best views
Frost Tree Terrace (1,088 m)

Views of hoarfrost-covered trees and snowy mountains

Hours

Opening hours

Cloud Cafe (December 1–25, 2026 and April 1–5, 2027)9:00–15:00 (last order)

Board the gondola at least 30 minutes before last order

Cloud Cafe (December 26, 2026 – March 31, 2027)9:00–15:30 (last order)

Board the gondola at least 30 minutes before last order

In winter, hours can change and services can be suspended because of the weather. Check the official website before you go.

Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓Day visitors who are not staying at the resort can also visit
  • ✓Cloud Cafe also accepts e-money and QR code payments
Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop
  • Tomamu Station (JR Sekisho Line)About 5 min by free shuttle bus
Driving & winter roads
Resort parking lot (1,500 spaces, free)
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Weather

Temperature & staying warm

Typical temperatures
January normals for Furano: high -3.7°C, low -14.4°C (Japan Meteorological Agency). The terrace, on a mountaintop at 1,088 m, is even colder
What to wear & bring
Be sure to cover exposed skin with ear muffs, gloves, a neck warmer and so on. Wear a heavy down jacket and insulated boots
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Rules

Rules & safety

  • !A separate gondola round-trip fare is required (free for lift pass holders)
Facilities

Facilities

Payment
Cloud Cafe accepts cash, credit cards and various QR code payments
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Seasons, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Winter weather often causes suspensions and road closures, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-06

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