Snow Adventures in Hokkaido: A Winter Wonderland Travel Guide

EXPERIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE WINTER IN HOKKAIDO

【One Night with Breakfast and Dinner Included】Hokkaido-inspired Dinner with Locally Sourced Ingredients & Breakfast

Enjoy our Hokkaido-inspired Dinner with Locally Sourced Ingredients! This casual course thoughtfully prepared to bring out the finest flavors of Hokkaido!

  • Promotion period
    Until June 30, 2025
【One Night with Breakfast and Dinner Included】 Online Reservation Only! Hokkaido Delight! Foodie Course & Breakfast Buffet

Savor a refined Japanese course at the Robatayaki restaurant ‘Shikotsu,’ where the finest Hokkaido ingredients take center stage. Relish the seasonal seafood, a true highlight of Hokkaido’s coastal bounty.

  • Promotion period
    Until October 31, 2025
  • Sapporo Snow Festival

    A Major Event in Sapporo, Attracting Over 2 Million Visitors from Around the World.
    Experience grand snow sculptures, enchanting ice art, and thrilling winter attractions at three venues throughout the city.

    Event Dates: February 4 (Tue) – February 11 (Tue, Holiday), 2025
    Light-Up Hours:
    ・Odori Park Venue – Until 10:00 p.m.
    ・Susukino Venue – Until 11:00 p.m. (Until 10:00 p.m. on the final night)
    Tsudome Venue Hours: Venues: Otaru Canal, Temiya Line, Mt. Tengu, and more across the city
    Venues: Odori Park, Susukino, Tsudome”

  • The Chitose-Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival

    A Magical Ice Festival Created with the Crystal-Clear Water of Lake Shikotsu
    By day or night, these shimmering works of art transform the landscape into a dreamlike winter wonderland.

    Event Dates: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., February 1 (Sat) – 24 (Mon, Holiday), 2025
    Light-Up Hours: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Venue: Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose City

  • Otaru Snow Light Path Festival

    Gentle lights illuminate the charming, historic townscape of Otaru. Floating glass ball candles flicker on the canal’s surface, while glowing installations create a magical, dreamlike atmosphere.

    Event Dates: February 8 (Sat) – 15 (Sat), 2025
    Venues: Otaru Canal, Temiya Line, Mt. Tengu, and more across the city

North Snow Land in Chitose North Snow Land in Chitose

North Snow Land in Chitose

Chitose’s Snow Adventure Land

Packed with fun winter activities like snow rafting and tube sliding—perfect for kids and families!

26 Rankoshi, Chitose City, Hokkaido
Zip: 066-0068
(Located along the Shikotsuko Koen Sen, inside of The North Country Golf Club)

  • AccessGuru Guru Chitose Fuyu Loop Bus offers a convenient way to get around the city

Hokkaido in Winter — A Powder Snow ParadiseHOKKAIDO IN WINTER — A POWDER SNOW PARADISE

Just a short distance from New Chitose Airport, ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose is the perfect gateway to Hokkaido’s top ski resorts and sightseeing destinations. Make it your base for the first and last nights of your trip, and enjoy a smooth, relaxing snow resort vacation.

Travelers from around the world come in search of Hokkaido’s famously light, fluffy powder snow every winter. Whether you are enjoying snow sports or simply playing in the snow with little ones, create lifelong memories in Hokkaido’s vast winter landscape.

【One Night with Breakfast and Dinner Included】Hokkaido-inspired Dinner with Locally Sourced Ingredients & Breakfast

Enjoy our Hokkaido-inspired Dinner with Locally Sourced Ingredients! This casual course thoughtfully prepared to bring out the finest flavors of Hokkaido!

  • Promotion period
    Until June 30, 2025
【One Night with Breakfast and Dinner Included】 Online Reservation Only! Hokkaido Delight! Foodie Course & Breakfast Buffet

Savor a refined Japanese course at the Robatayaki restaurant ‘Shikotsu,’ where the finest Hokkaido ingredients take center stage. Relish the seasonal seafood, a true highlight of Hokkaido’s coastal bounty.

  • Promotion period
    Until October 31, 2025

Ski Resorts in Hokkaido SKI RESORTS IN HOKKAIDO

Niseko

Niseko

At an elevation of 1,308 meters, four ski resorts are located on the slopes of Mt. Annupuri in Niseko, each offering high-quality powder snow and vast, Hokkaido-style ski slopes to enjoy.

  • Total Number of Slopes76 slopes(combined across 4 mountains)
  • Longest Run 5,300m(Grand Hirafu)
  • Maximum Slope Gradient40 degrees(Grand Hirafu)
Kiroro

Kiroro

Just one hour from Sapporo, Kiroro Ski Resort offers a wide variety of slopes spread across three areas that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers.

  • Total Number of Slopes23 slopes
  • Longest Run 4,050m
  • Maximum Slope Gradient36.8 degrees
Rusutsu

Rusutsu

One of Hokkaido’s Largest Ski Resorts, Surrounded by Shikotsu-Toya National Park
Enjoy world-class powder snow with an ultra-light texture, thanks to its remarkably low moisture content, just around 5%, on expansive slopes suitable for everyone from beginners to seasoned skiers.

  • Total Number of Slopes37 slopes
  • Longest Run3,500m
  • Maximum Slope Gradient40 degrees
Tomamu

Tomamu

With plenty of sunny days, Tomamu is the perfect place to ski under vast blue skies and breathtaking scenery. The resort also offers a wide range of facilities and fun snow activities beyond skiing, making it an ideal destination for families.

  • Total Number of Slopes29 slopes
  • Longest Run4,200m
  • Maximum Slope Gradient35 degrees
Furano

Furano

Set against the majestic backdrop of the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range, this resort offers a wide variety of slopes that have earned high praise from skiers around the world.
Enjoy the exhilarating runs and the pure joy of gliding through premium powder snow.

  • Total Number of Slopes28 slopes
  • Longest Run4,000m
  • Maximum Slope Gradient34 degrees
Sahoro

Sahoro

One of the largest ski resorts in Eastern Hokkaido that boasts exceptional powder snow and breathtaking views of the vast Tokachi Plain—ideal for skiing or snowboarding in an incredible setting.

  • Total Number of Slopes21 slopes
  • Longest Run3,000m
  • Maximum Slope Gradient39 degrees
【One Night with Breakfast and Dinner Included】Hokkaido-inspired Dinner with Locally Sourced Ingredients & Breakfast

Enjoy our Hokkaido-inspired Dinner with Locally Sourced Ingredients! This casual course thoughtfully prepared to bring out the finest flavors of Hokkaido!

  • Promotion period
    Until June 30, 2025
【One Night with Breakfast and Dinner Included】 Online Reservation Only! Hokkaido Delight! Foodie Course & Breakfast Buffet

Savor a refined Japanese course at the Robatayaki restaurant ‘Shikotsu,’ where the finest Hokkaido ingredients take center stage. Relish the seasonal seafood, a true highlight of Hokkaido’s coastal bounty.

  • Promotion period
    Until October 31, 2025