Hokkaido, located all the way up in the north of Japan is the coldest place in Japan you can visit. For this reason, it is a popular skiing destination with not only the Japanese but foreign travellers as well thanks to heavy snow fall in the winters and gorgeous ski resorts.
The highlight of the winter in Hokkaido is without a doubt the famous Sapporo Snow Festival that is well known for displaying many breathtaking ice sculptures. Make sure to pay a visit to Hokkaido when visiting Japan during the winter!
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Noboribetsu Onsen
Noboribetsu Onsen, easily accessible from cities such as Sapporo and Hakodate, is the most popular hot springs area in Hokkaido. You can even do a day trip tour of the 14 hot springs.
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Ningle Terrace
Located in the forest of the New Furano Prince Hotel, it’s an area where you can enjoy shopping in the middle of nature. The craft shops and cafes have become famous and popular, and they have even been used on TV shows.
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Sapporo Snow Festival
One of the largest events in Hokkaido for which more than 2 million people visit annually. Plenty of events where you can encounter huge snow and ice sculptures only to be found in an environment rich in snow.
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Rusutsu Resort
The total length of the ski runs is 42km. One of the charming points of the resort is that there are a variety of courses for beginners and advanced skiers to enjoy.
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Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu
Graceful skiing on a huge site that spans from the summit of Mt. Annupuri to the foot of the mountain. A ski resort that can be enjoyed by the whole family with a variety of courses.
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Niseko Village Ski Resort
The super popular ski resort will satisfy even the most advanced of skiers. The high-quality powder snow is the selling point. In 2014, a shopping area reminiscent of an old Japanese town was also opened.
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