Take on these 5 Adventurous Sports in Hokkaido!

By Rozanne Amath | 12, Jan, 2018
Take on these 5 Adventurous Sports in Hokkaido!

Hokkaido could be identified as the winter wonderland of Japan; hence it is one of the great places to enjoy some of the best winter sports activities in Hokkaido. Due to the amazing level of good quality snowfall experienced in the area, it has become one of the popular locations where many winter adventurers gather to enjoy the best winter experiences they could ever dream of. Here are some of the top adventure sports we recommend you to try for unforgettable winter experiences you must complete in Hokkaido and the best spots to enjoy adventurous travel during Hokkaido winter.

 

Niseko

When you explore all the must go adventurous places in Hokkaido winter season, Niseko ski area is one stop not to be missed. The entire area has many resorts located nearby giving you ample amounts of opportunities to pick the most exciting activities to engage in. Skiing and snowboarding are by far some of the most famous things to do in Hokkaido in December and as you visit the Niseko village you would be able to obtain a single pass to enjoy time in Niseko Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri, which are collectively known as Niseko United. Since the area is used to welcoming many foreigners arriving for their adventurous travel during Hokkaido winter, you would not have to worry about language constraints and there are several areas that rent out all the equipment you would need. There are also plenty of accommodation options and restaurants to choose from making such a visit one of the best winter experiences you must complete in Hokkaido.

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Furano


Furano is a beautiful location that is well known for being covered by beautiful lavender fields in the summer and creamy snow cover during the winter. As the area receives heavy snowfall during winter it is another great spot to enjoy winter sports activities in Hokkaido. For those of you who are looking for an adventure mixed with a traditional Japanese experience, this would be the ideal stop for you.

 

Rusutsu

Rusutsu is one of the largest ski resorts in Hokkaido. The entire area spans over the East Mountain, West Mountain, and Mount Isola. Since there are numerous courses, you would not have to worry about having to stay in line to enjoy your favorite winter sports activities in Hokkaido. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, you can also enjoy other activities like snowshoeing and horseback riding as well.

 

Sapporo Winter Sports Museum

Taking a break from all the adventurous travel during Hokkaido winter you could take time to visit the Sapporo Winter Sports Museum where you can learn so much about the history of winter sports. There are several exhibits and resource area where you can learn about the Sapporo Winter Olympics as well. It is also one of the must go adventurous places in Hokkaido winter as you can have so much fun in the interactive areas where you can try out simulations of winter sports like ice hockey, speed skating and ski jumping among many others.

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Sapporo Snow Festival

Visiting the Sapporo Yuki Matsuri or snow festival is one of the best winter experiences you must complete in Hokkaido. Held annually during a week in February, the festival comes alive with huge ice and snow sculptures decorating the entire area and there are several food stalls and entertaining games you can look forward to enjoying.

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