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!
Sapporo Snow Festival
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A snow festival featuring snow statues and illumination centering around Odori Avenue in Sapporo
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| Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Open from early February Please check the homepage for opening schedule [close] Open every day during the festival Please check the homepage |
| Price | Varies according to the event |
| Address | Odori Park, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido See map |
| Website | http://www.snowfes.com/english/index.html |
Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu
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The largest resort among the Niseko ski resorts that can be enjoyed by the whole family
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 08:30 PM ) [close] Open every day during the ski season |
| Price | 8-hour lift ticket (Niseko All Mountain) Adults 5600 yen、Children 3100 yen 1-day ticket Adults 5100 yen, Children 2800 yen ※Ski resort fees will differ depending on usage time. Niseko All Mountain and all 1-day tickets are representatively listed. |
| Address | 204 Yamada, Kutchan-cho Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 044-0081 See map |
| Telephone | 0136-22-0109 |
| Website | http://www.grand-hirafu.jp/winter/en/ |
Niseko Village Ski Resort
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Enjoy sports, shopping and cuisine as you enjoy nature on Mt. Niseko Annupuri
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| Business Hours | Depends on the season |
| Price | 8-hour lift ticket (for all mountains in Niseko) Adults: 5600 yen Children: 3100 yen 1-day ticket Adults: 5000 yen Children: 3100 yen （Peak season 12/13-3/22） 1-day ticket Adults: 4600 yen Children: 2850 yen （Off season 12/1-12/12, 3/23-4/7） |
| Address | Higashiyamaonsen, Niseko-cho Abuta-gun, Hokkaido See map |
| Telephone | 0136-44-2211 |
| Website | http://www.niseko-village.com/en/ |
Rusutsu Resort
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Hokkaido’s largest ski resort where you can enjoy the view from the mountaintop
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| Price | Adults: 5,500 JPY Child: 2,750 JPY Cost of a one-day ticket |
| Address | 13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 048-1711 See map |
| Telephone | 0136-46 -3111 |
| Website | http://en.rusutsu.co.jp/ |
Noboribetsu Onsen
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Hokkaido’s foremost “onsen” town where you can enjoy hot springs in the middle of nature
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| Business Hours | Varies depending on the facility |
| Address | Noboribetsu, Hokkaido See map |
| Telephone | 0143-84-3311 |
| Website | http://www.noboribetsu-spa.jp/?lang=en |
Ningle Terrace
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A shopping area where the log houses create a warm atmosphere
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 12:00 PM ~ 08:45 PM ) |
| Address | New Furano Prince Hotel, Goryo,Furano-shi, Hokkaido See map |
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