Hokkaido, located north of Honshu, is perhaps the crème de la crème of ski resorts, although slightly more challenging to get to. This second largest island in Japan spends over half of the year covered in snow. Powerful winds blow in from Russia between November and April bringing powder ...
HokkaidoIf you love the great outdoors and seasonal activities, then Hokkaido is the perfect place for you to visit in Japan. Slide down snowy slopes at ski resorts during winter, walk through a sea of lavender fields in Furano during the summer, or explore the pristine Blue Pond to see ...
Hokkaido’s greatest distinction from Honshu ski resorts is that it offers a resort lifestyle in the city. Sapporo and Asahikawa, in particular, are highly functional cities with abundant nature and many resorts around them. You can stay in Sapporo and Asahikawa and make day trips to the surro...
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Visit the Sapporo Olympic Museum for virtual-reality ski jumping and simulated cross-country racing and bobsledding, then catch a chair lift to the Mount Okura Observatory for knockout views. +81 (0)11 641 8585, sapporo-olympicmuseum.jp opens in new window Sapporo Hokkaido Japan Things To Do...
Niseko Ski Resort – Hokkaido Niseko is an international ski area comprises of three major resorts (i.e. Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village, and Annupuri) where you can ski among them with the shuttle bus service. Late November to Early May marks the usual ski season for Grand Hirafu and Annupuri...
Then, there are the many onsens(hotsprings) in and around the city, the ski resorts with the best powder in the world, the beautiful parks. Best of Sapporo But, the best thing is the food. Sushi, Crab, Yakisoba, Nabe(hot pot), jingis khan(barbecued meat)...mmmmmm. Hokkaido seafoo...
- 'Japan's Best Ski Resort' cited by the World Ski Awards, a feat achieved only three years after its opening - Beats the largest ski resort in Hokkaido which had won the honor for three consecutive years until last year - Captivated hearts of skiers with diverse slopes, ...
There are more than 500 ski resorts in Japan. America has about that many resorts as well, but America is way bigger than Japan is. That makes for a lot of resorts clustered across the country, but the best spots are definitely on Hokkaido and Honshu. A lot of this all really comes ...
Hokkaido is known for its spectacular snow and winter festivals and illuminations, its ski resorts and world-leading slopes, its regional food specialities, and more - all of which make its capital, Sapporo, an increasingly cool destination. ...