SKI / SNOWBOARD JAPAN: DISCOVER THE RESORTS OF HOKKAIDO

Home to some of the best resorts in Asia including Niseko, Rusutsu, Hokkaido can also lay claim to some of the world's best powder.

WHERE TO STAY IN NISEKO?

The combined resorts of 'Niseko United' are the most popular in Hokkaido and offer the largest range of accommodation.

WHERE TO STAY IN RUSUTSU?

Rusutsu is Hokkaido's largest stand-alone ski resort, offering visitors excellent skiing, snowboarding and accommodation options.

25 THINGS TO DO AROUND NISEKO & WHERE TO STAY

One of Japan's best ski resort, Niseko offers just as many reasons to visit in spring, summer and autumn.

NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT

Located 50km to the south of Sapporo, New Chitose Airport is Hokkaido's main international airport.

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30 Things to Do Around Hokkaido & Where to Stay

Boasting some of Asia's best ski resorts, pristine national parks, both modern and hi…

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Best Hokkaido Ski Resorts: Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Furano & Tomamu

Boasting a very long season and some of the best snow in the world, the resorts of Ho…

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25 Things to Do Around Niseko & Where to Stay

Most famous for its winter, Niseko is the most popular and international ski resort i…

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Best Places to Stay in Hokkaido

Hokkaido offers visitors plenty of accommodation options including high-end resort ho…

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Best Places to Stay in Niseko

Boasting some of Japan’s best ski resorts including the always popular Niseko, Hokkai…

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Best Places to Stay in Rusutsu

Hokkaido’s largest stand-alone ski resort, Rusutsu offers big powder, fantastic skiin…

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Best Places to Stay in Kiroro

One of Japan’s true powder playgrounds, Kiroro is typically quieter than nearby Niske…

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Best Places to Stay in Furano

Less-developed than resorts such as Niseko and Rusutsu, Furano offers visitors world-…

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Best Places to Stay in Tomamu

Hoshino Tomamu Ski Resort is a resort in every sense of the word, combining excellent…

Tours

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1-Day Tour in Sapporo: Hokkaido's Past at The Historical Village & Sapporo Beer Museum

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Sapporo
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Sapporo
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Sapporo
¥21,900
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1-Day Walking Tour in Sapporo: Historical Sights of Sapporo

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Sapporo
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Sapporo
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Sapporo
¥17,800
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1-Day Tour in Sapporo: Sacred Shrine, Seafood Market & Shiroi Koibito Park

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Sapporo
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Sapporo
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Sapporo
¥17,800
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1-Day Tour from Sapporo: Learn of The Indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido & Jozankei walking tour

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Sapporo
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Sapporo
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Sapporo
¥19,800
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1-Day Tour from Sapporo: Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo Gems & Sake Tasting

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Sapporo
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Sapporo
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Sapporo
¥19,800
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1-Day Tour from Sapporo: The port city of Otaru & Local beer brewery

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SapporoOtaru
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Sapporo
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Sapporo
¥19,800
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1-Day Ski Tour Package from Sapporo Station

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Sapporo
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Sapporo
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Sapporo
¥40,000 / 32,000
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Getting To & Around Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the second largest of Japan’s main islands. Lying to the north of the lar…

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How to Get to Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Furano & Tomamu - Hokkaido Ski Resorts Info

The ski resorts of Hokkaido offer some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Asia wh…

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Hokkaido Shinkansen Timetable

The Hokkaido Shinkansen line runs from Shin-Aomori Station on Japan’s main island of …

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New Chitose Airport

New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the largest international and domestic airport on Japan’…

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Sapporo Station

Sapporo Station is the largest train station in Hokkaido with train lines running to …

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Kutchan Station

Kutchan Station is a small, regional station in Hokkaido Prefecture. Though small the…

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Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)

Most international visitors coming to and from Nagano will make at least one journey …
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Activities

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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

The Former Hokkaido Government Office Building symbolized Hokkaido's modernization an…
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Shiroi Koibito Theme Park

Shiroi Koibito is a renowned confectionery brand and visitor attraction located in Sa…
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Hokkaido Shrine

The Hokkaido Shrine, located in Maruyama Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, is one of the mos…
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Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

Visitors come here to Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill to learn about and see the Statue…
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The Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku no Mura)

The Historical Village of Hokkaido (in Japanese: Kaitaku no Mura) is an open-air vill…
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Sapporo Clock Tower

The Sapporo Clock Tower (札幌時計台, Sapporo Tokeidai) is one of Hokkaido's most iconic la…
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Sapporo TV Tower

The Sapporo TV Tower is a prominent landmark in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It is situa…
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Nijo Fish Market

The Nijo Fish Market (二条市場, Nijo Ichiba) in Sapporo, Japan, has been a bustling seafo…
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Sapporo Shiryokan / Former Sapporo Court of Appeals

The Shiryokan, also known as the Old Court of Appeals Building, is a historical build…
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Sapporo Beer Museum & Beer Tasting

Opened in 1987, the Sapporo Beer Museum is located in a historic red-brick building o…
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Sake Tasting in Sapporo

A sake tasting experience typically involves sampling different types of sake to unde…
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Hill of The Buddha

The Hill of The Buddha is a serene, large-scale architectural and landscape installat…
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Niseko Ski Resort: Niseko Village Area

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Niseko Ski Resort: Grand Hirafu Area

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Niseko Ski Resort: Annupuri Area

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Niseko Ski Resort: Hanazono Area

Hokkaido
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Noboribetsu Onsen Area

Hokkaido
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Furano Area

Hokkaido
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Biei Area

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Lake Toya / Toyako Onsen Area

Hokkaido
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Jozankei Onsen Area

Hokkaido
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Asahikawa Area

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Daisetsuzan National Park / Asahidake Onsen

Hokkaido
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Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Hokkaido
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Akan-Mashu National Park / Akanko Onsen

Hokkaido
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Shiretoko National Park / Uturo

Hokkaido
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Abashiri Area

Hokkaido
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Rusutsu Ski Resort Area

Hokkaido
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Kiroro Ski Resort Area

Hokkaido
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Furano Ski Resort Area

Hokkaido
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Tomamu Ski Resort Area

Hokkaido
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New Chitose Airport Area

Hokkaido
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Sapporo Area

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Hakodate Area

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Otaru Area

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