HOTEL NISEKO ALPEN

Niseko Alpen Hotel is the closest hotel to the Niseko Grand Hirafu ski area. There is also no hassle in having to move the ski gear as there is a cloakroom service where ski lockers and delivery services are available for every room.

The deluxe Japanese-Western room is popular among overseas guests, in which they can relax in a comfortable tatami space as they take in the Japanese culture and still rest in a familiar bed at night. Guests can also enjoy the goodness from the mountains and seas of Hokkaido in the restaurant.

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SAHORO RESORT HOTEL

Sahoro Resort Hotel is connected to the ski resort and is directly managed by the resort. Guests are able to call dibs on enjoying the fresh powdery snow in the morning as there are no other accommodation facilities around. Enjoy a serene and relaxing stay here amid the lush forest.

There are five distinctive restaurants where guests can enjoy the ingredients unique to Tokachi, in styles such as Japanese cuisine, Western cuisine, buffet, café to izakaya (local tavern). Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay as there is a ski equipment rental facility as well as a large communal bath where they can experience Tokachi sauna in Sahoro Resort Hotel. There is also an accommodation package available which includes lodging and lift passes.

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THE WESTIN RUSUTSU RESORT

The Westin Rusutsu Resort is hailed as a symbolic hotel in Rusutsu. Guests can reach the slopes of West Mountain in 5 minutes by monorail, and enjoy an even easier access to East Mountain using the high-speed pair lift from the front of the hotel.

All the guest rooms are maisonette types complete with a living room and bedroom(s). There are different room types available to fit 2-7 people, which make them ideal for families. The Westin Rusutsu Resort is home to four restaurants, where guests can enjoy gourmet delicacies from the mountains and seas of Hokkaido with vegetables that are picked from the farms and seafood that are freshly delivered from the fishery port nearby.

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NINGLE TERRACE

This is a shopping area made from 15 log houses in the middle of the forest a two–minute walk from the Shin Furano Prince Hotel. Ningle Terrace displays and sells craft goods full of individuality made from natural materials from Hokkaido and the Furano area. Just looking will warm your heart, but you can also pick up some great souvenir gifts here.

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Hokkaido Powder Belt

The Hokkaido Powder Belt is a powder snow skiing area running 200km north-south in the center of Hokkaido. With shuttle buses and a common lift pass, you can ski freely in the three central ski resorts of the Powder Belt: Tomamu Ski Resort, Furano Ski Resort, and Kamui Ski Links. There are also lessons and guides available, as well as cat skiing and powder riding.

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TOMAMU Wine House

Hoshino Resorts　Try 16 kinds of Hokkaido wine by the glass at this winehouse on Tomamu’s “Firefly Street”. By the bottle, there are 50 wines from 25 different Hokkaido wineries. With your wine, you can also try fresh cheese made at Hoshino Resort’s own “Farm Hoshino”.

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SNOW MOBILE LAND SAPPORO

This is an outdoor facility 25 minutes by car from the center of Sapporo where you can ride a snowmobile through the hills, go on a banana boat, have a barbie in an igloo, and camp out. Outdoor wear and tools are all provided so you can travel light.（Entry ¥〇）

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HOT SPRING “KIRORO ONSEN”

Kiroro Hot Spring takes as its theme “the Japanese Garden”. The waters are 100% natural hot spring water. From the moment you walk in you will be struck by the quintessentially Japanese design and atmosphere, while the pure hot spring water, and the aroma of cypress wood in the sauna, will heal your body and mind. Ten massage chairs are available free to use in the separate men’s and women’s relaxation rooms. Day visits are possible.（Entry：Adults: ¥1,200）

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MICHIHITO

This Asahikawa store makes and sells the “Midoridohonuno” canvas bag, along with other outdoor bags. There is also a workshop where the bags are made from Japanese canvas. You can choose colors to make your own original bag, and take it back home with you as a perfect souvenir of your trip to Asahikawa. Time required：1 hour or less（Fee：¥3,300／MICHIHITO）

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