Since modern ski was introduced in Japan in 1911, networks of ski tour courses were actively developed in Hokkaido until the Second World War. In the early stage ski courses were developed from the suburb of Sapporo and Otaru, other area by railway stations on Hakodate line, then formed broad networks in mountains with ski huts and hot springs. As they were close to the daily life in snowy district, they should be considered as regional resources. This paper aims to clarify the development process and background of the ski course networks and adjacent area to support the further development in such regions.
