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“Rime Terrace” with a spectacular view of the snowy mountains

2020.11.15

Hoshino Resort Tomamu, one of the largest stay-type snow resorts in Hokkaido, will open the “Rime Terrace” from December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021. This is a terrace where you can appreciate the phenomenon of “rime ice”, in which moisture and fog in the air adhere to trees at about 2 to 10 degrees below freezing, and you can enjoy a superb view of the snowy mountains.
Here you can also enjoy sweets and hot cocktails inspired by hoarfrost. Also, from December 1st to 25th, there will be a nighttime “rime ice light up” for a limited time.

What is "Rime Terrace"?

The Rime Terrace is located at an altitude of 1,088 meters on Mt. Tomamu, and you can enjoy the spectacular view created by the rime on the trees.

The image of a ski resort is that it is a place only for skiers, but at this resort, we open the rime terrace because we want people who do not ski to know the beauty of the snowy mountains. It is an observatory spot where you can easily enjoy a superb view as you can get on the gondola and access it in about 13 minutes.

The night rime illumination that started in 2017 shows a fantastic view of the white rime trees that emerge under the light, which is different from the daytime.

Corona measures at "Rime Terrace"

・ Wear a mask when serving customers
・ Thorough management of staff health and hygiene (temperature measurement and record confirmation before going to work)
・ Alcohol for disinfection is installed in various places on the hoarfrost terrace.
・ Opening of gondola ventilation openings and windows
・ Limitation on the number of people in places where congestion is confirmed

Rime Terrace 3 points

1 Enjoy the spectacular view of the snowy mountains surrounded by hoarfrost

The white snowy mountains surrounded by the blue sky and hoarfrost on a clear and sunny day are spectacular views unique to cold regions. In the morning when the temperature is low, the moisture in the air freezes and the sun shines, and you can see the glittering diamond dust, so you can enjoy the spectacular view of the hoarfrost even more. The probability of this hoarfrost is about 58% (* 1), and you can enjoy it with a high probability throughout the season.
* 1 Average rate of hoarfrost on the hoarfrost terrace (according to our resort survey in 2019/20)

2 Cocktails and sweets to enjoy on the rime terrace [Power Up]

On the rime terrace, we offer an original “rime cocktail” that expresses the scenery of the rime spreading over the trees in the mountains.

This is a hot cocktail that combines white chocolate liqueur with fresh cream and Bourbon vanilla with “Tomam milk” (* 2). Melt white chocolate with a snowflake motif and drink. It features a smooth mouthfeel and sweetness that melts.

In addition, we will offer “Rime Roll Cake”, an original sweet of Rime Terrace. This roll cake is a sweet that imagines a snowy landscape with hoarfrost. Amezaiku, Alazan, coconut powder, etc. are used to express the sparkle of hoarfrost.

It is recommended to enjoy the spectacular view of the snowy mountains while enjoying cocktails and sweets with the motif of hoarfrost.
* 2 Milk from grazing cows in the farm area of ​​the resort.

3 Illumination of hoarfrost at night

For a limited time, the trees around the observation spots “Cloud Walk” and “Cloud Bar” on the rime terrace will be lit up.

The sight of the hoarfrost lit by the light and the entire white trees emerging is a spectacular view that can only be seen at night. On nights when the temperature is so cold that the water in the air freezes, you can also see the glittering diamond dust through the gaps between the illuminated trees. You can enjoy the beauty of hoarfrost that is different from the daytime.

Overview of "Rime Terrace"

Period: December 1, 2020-February 28, 2021
Price: Gondola round-trip fee Adults 2,000 yen, elementary school students 1,182 yen (tax not included)
* Free for The Tower and RISONARE Tomamu guests
Rime cocktail 910 yen, rime coffee 455 yen, rime roll cake 546 yen
Hot drinks from 455 yen (tax not included, limited quantity
Time: December 1-25, 2020
9: 00-15: 00 (last boarding at the foot of the gondola station), 15:30 (last boarding at the summit of the gondola)
Tenbokafe 15:00 (last order)
December 26, 2020-February 28, 2021
9: 00-15: 30 (last boarding at the foot of the gondola station), 16:00 (last boarding at the summit of the gondola)
Tenbokafe 15:30 (last order)
Target: Available for both overnight guests and day-trippers
Remarks: The contents provided may be partially changed depending on the purchasing situation.

Rime light up

Period: December 1-25, 2020
Time: 16: 30-18: 00 (last boarding at the foot of the gondola station building)
18:30 (Last ride on the gondola summit station building)
Tenbokafe 18:15 (last order)

Highest level corona countermeasure declaration

[1] Hygiene management
At Hoshino Resorts, as part of our corona measures, we take the following measures in consideration of our customers’ health and public health.
・ Temperature measurement at check-in
・ In addition to normal room cleaning, cleaning and wiping with alkaline electrolyzed water inside the hotel
・ Alcohol for sterilization is installed in various places in the building
・ Rubbing alcohol for hand disinfection is installed in all guest rooms
・ Alcohol disinfection of fingers for all customers when entering the restaurant
・ High-temperature cleaning of tableware (plates, glasses) and cutlery (80 degrees or higher), disinfection cleaning of meal trays
・ Install partitions such as panels and vinyl sheets on the front
・ Wear a mask when serving customers in the hall
・ Thorough management of staff health and hygiene (temperature measurement and record confirmation before going to work)

[2] Avoid “3 dense”
We take the following measures to create a stay that avoids the three “denseness” of closed, dense, and close.
・ Implementation of “3 dense” visualization service that allows you to see the degree of congestion in the large communal bath on your smartphone (partial)
・ Restrictions on admission and entry in places where congestion is confirmed during your stay
・ Manage restaurant congestion and decentralize entry time
・ At the time of check-out front payment, entry restrictions will be implemented as appropriate.
>[Hoshino Resort] Corona measures summary

Hoshino Resort Tomamu / Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu
It is a stay-type resort located in the center of Hokkaido. You can enjoy activities that allow you to experience Hokkaido throughout the four seasons, centered on the two hotels “The Tower” and “Risonare Tomamu”.
〒079-2204 Shimukappu-mura, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido Nakatomamu / Number of guest rooms 735
> Hoshino Resorts Tomamu / Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu

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