Best places to visit in Hokkaido in February

When it is February Hokkaido might not be the first place you think of to visit for a trip. February is actually the coldest month in Japan and Hokkaido the coldest area in Japan. However, there are many cool things to do and enjoy especially in cold cold February! Hokkaido is the home to the largest snow festival in Japan, the Sapporo Snow Festival, in this snow festival you can admire hundreds of snow statues and ice sculptures. Also, Hokkaido is famous for its super fresh and the finest seafood! So prepare that winter coat and those warm snow boot, and enjoy your vacation being surrounded by pure white snow!

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.

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.

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.

Otaru Canal

Active as the gateway into a developing Hokkaido from 1923, even now, facilities like restaurants have been revived in their original form. Otaru Canal is also known as the venue for the Snow Light Path Festival.

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.