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Skiing, Winter Activities & More! 5-Day Hokkaido Winter Trip Itinerary (Niseko/Rusutsu)
In winter, snow covers Hokkaido and creates a beautiful, silvery masterpiece as far as the eye can see. There are plenty of fun activities you can't enjoy in other seasons. The opportunities to surround yourself in the snowy magic include skiing and much more. Here's a 5-day Hokkaido winter trip itinerary, centering on Niseko and Rusutsu, internationally famous winter resorts.
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Sapporo / Chitose Skiing & Snowboarding -
Niseko / Rusutsu Skiing & Snowboarding -
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Asahikawa Skiing & Snowboarding -
Sapporo / Chitose Hotels
Hoshino Resort Tomamu's Ice Village: Hokkaido Winter Wonderland!
Hoshino Resort Tomamu is a large-scale resort located in the Yufutsu District of Shimukappu Village, about 1 hour 40 minutes by car from the Shin-Chitose Airport with an area of about 1,000 hectares. When visiting in winter, one can expect plenty of powdered snow to ski on! However, that's not all this resort has to offer. Introducing the resort's very own "Ice Village," a little winter wonderland town where you can enjoy the full experience of Hokkaido's cold, winter-time beauty.
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Sapporo / Chitose Udon & Soba -
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Sapporo / Chitose Skiing & Snowboarding -
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Sapporo / Chitose
Origami: The Art of Paper Folding
In Japan, the tradition of folding square-shaped paper to make various shapes is known as origami. This form of paper artwork can range from simple to complex. Cranes, hats, animals, flowers, and shuriken are among the most common and traditional origami creations you may come across.
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Sapporo / Chitose Other Japanese Food -
Sapporo / Chitose Summer -
Wakkanai Other Nature -
Sapporo / Chitose Sushi -
Asahikawa Other Sightseeing -
Sapporo / Chitose Other Japanese Food
Free Bus?! Access Guide to Hokkaido’s Huge “Rusutsu Resort”
Rusutsu Resort is Hokkaido’s largest scale winter resort where you can enjoy premium snow powder and a majestic landscape. There are 37 courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers, and they even offer fun snow activities such as dog sledding and riding snowmobiles. For accommodation, they have the “Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention” and “The Westin Rusutsu Resort,” which both offer a comfortable stay and exquisite Hokkaido cuisine. It takes about 120 minutes to reach Rusutsu Resort from New Chitose Airport and Sapporo. It also has great access as the bus arrives in front of the “Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention” North Wing and in front of the “The Westin Rusutsu Resort.” We’ve put together detailed routes to reach Rusutsu Resort from the major areas of Hokkaido. Text & Photos: Kawashima Nobuhiro
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Niseko / Rusutsu Skiing & Snowboarding -
Otaru Skiing & Snowboarding -
Sapporo / Chitose Other Sightseeing -
Niseko / Rusutsu Skiing & Snowboarding -
Sapporo / Chitose Airport
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