Hokkaido is Japan’s mecca for winter sports and has the world’s top quality powder snow.From December to April every year, ski enthusiasts from all over the world gather in Hokkaido to enjoy the soft, dry and ultimate snow quality. 🏔 ニセコ（Niseko/Niseko） The world-famous powder snow paradise consists of four ski resorts: Hirafu, Hanazono, Moiwa, and Nisei.
Features: The softest powder snow in the world, international resorts, night skiing, rich hot springs Nikomachi, Hatuda-gun, Hokkaido Business period: Early December to early May Cable car ticket: 1-day pass costs about 8,500 yen Transportation: About 2.5 hours from New Chitose Airport Bus, about 2 hours from Sapporo Snow trails: 63 in total (beginner 30%, intermediate 40%, advanced 30%) Note: There are many international tourists, and the prices of accommodation and meals are high; it is recommended to make an appointment in advance to rent equipment 🏔 ルスツリゾート（Rusutsu/Rusutsu） The largest single ski resort in Hokkaido, with three mountains.
Features: wide snow trails, forest skiing, snow park Rusutsu Village, Hatuda County, Hokkaido Business period: late November to mid-April Cable car ticket: about 7,500 yen for a one-day pass Transportation: About 90 minutes from New Chitose Airport Bus, about 120 minutes from Sapporo Snow trails: 37 (beginner 35%, intermediate 40%, advanced 25%) Recommended: Snowmobile and sledding experience at night 🏔Furano Field Famous for its fine powder snow and magnificent views of the Tokachidake Mountain Range.
Features: Excellent snow quality, fewer tourists, hot spring accommodation in Furano city Furano City, Hokkaido Business period: Early December to early May Cable car ticket: about 5,500 yen for a one-day pass Transportation: About 60 minutes by bus from Asahikawa Airport About 2.5 hours from Sapporo Snow trails: 28 (beginner 40%, intermediate 40%, advanced 20%) 🏔 Tomamu A large ski resort operated by Hoshino Resorts, located in central Hokkaido.
Features: Sea of Clouds Platform, Ice Church, Ice Ice City (winter only) Jimikan Village, Iogo County, Hokkaido Business period: Early December to mid-April Cable car ticket: 1-day pass costs about 6,500 yen Transportation: About 90 minutes from New Chitose Airport, about 2 hours from Sapporo Recommended: The fog ice platform and ice village that non-skiers can enjoy 🏔 Sapporo Kokusai One of the most easily accessible ski resorts from Sapporo city.
Features: Convenient transportation, good snow quality, reasonable price Minami-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido Business period: Late November to early May Cable car ticket: about 5,000 yen for a one-day pass Transportation: About 60 minutes by bus from Sapporo Station Accommodation suggestion: You can stay directly in Sapporo city for a day trip