Where are the best places to go in Hokkaido during winter?

What are the features of HokkaidoDuring winter? If Tokyo is known for crowded shopping streets in the summer, Hokkaido would definitely famous for its snow festivals, or snow palaces and ski-playing ground.
Definitely the best time to visit Hokkaido is during Winter. It is when the place shined the most and it is the busiest season for all areas.
Let's make sure you know about the best pleaces to visit and things to do during winter in Hokkaido!

Noboribetsu Onsen
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
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
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
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
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
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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