Winter is the time to go to Hokkaido, these ski resorts are not to be missed
There are nearly a hundred large and small ski resorts in Hokkaido in winter, from local ski resorts to giant resorts, from the world-famous ski resorts of Niseko and Rusutsu, to the ski resorts near Sapporo city, Hokkaido is full of surprises❄
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1⃣ Rusutsu Resort
⭐Features: The largest ski resort in Hokkaido, with 37 ski trails spread across three mountains: West Mountain, East Mountain, and Isola Mountain, boasting high-quality powder snow, with a total skiing distance of 42 kilometers
🏂🏻Ski Trails: Beginners are recommended to go to the East Mountain snow area, advanced skiers can try Isola Mountain
⛄Special Activities: Dog sledding, snowmobiling
🚗Transportation: About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Sapporo New Chitose Airport
📍13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
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2⃣ Niseko Resort
⭐Features: Located in the southwest of Sapporo, it has the best quality powder snow in Japan, attracting skiers from all over the world
🏂🏻Ski Resort: There are 4 ski resorts, from difficult to easy: Village Ski Resort, Hirafu Ski Resort, Annapuri International Ski Resort, Garden Ski Resort
⛄Special Activities: The hotel has rich facilities, and there are high-quality hot springs nearby
🚗Transportation: About 2 hours drive from Sapporo Station
📍Niseko, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
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3⃣ Sapporo Teine
⭐Features: High-quality powder snow above 1000m altitude, overlooking Sapporo city and Ishikari Bay
🏂🏻Ski Trails: A super long beginner's ski trail of 6km, you can find Chinese coaches, suitable for family trips
⛄Special Snow Activities: Children's Park, snow entertainment facilities
🚗Transportation: Only 40 minutes from the city center, very convenient!
📍593-3 Teinehoncho, Teine-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
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4⃣ Furano Ski Resort
⭐Features: Located in central Hokkaido, near Furano city, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Tokachidake and Daisetsuzan
🏂🏻Ski Trails: There are 28 ski trails, rich in variety, from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy the fun
🚗Transportation: About 2 hours and 30 minutes drive from Sapporo
📍 Nakamise, Furano, Hokkaido
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5⃣ Hoshino Resort Tomamu Ski Resort
⭐Features: Complete hotel facilities, with a dreamy ice world 'Ice Village'
🏂🏻Ski Trails: 29 different ski trails, meeting the different needs of beginners to advanced skiers
⛄Special Activities: The fog ice observation deck suitable for photo shooting, and the ice castle made entirely of ice
🚗Transportation: About 2 hours drive from Sapporo
📍Tomamu, Shimukappu-mura, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido