winter-sports

Moiwayama Ski Resort in Sapporo
Moiwayama Ski Resort, along with Bankei Ski Resort, is one of the closest ski resorts to the center of Sapporo. The slopes here are generally gentler

Bankei New Half Pipe Course Authorized by FIS Will Start at This Season
The Bankei Ski Area in Sapporo will debut its FIS-authorized Half Pipe course at the beginning of this ski season, marking Japan's first such course a

How to Enjoy Niseko Ski Area
Niseko Ski Area, now known as 'Niseko United', comprises four ski areas located on Mt. Niseko-Annupuri, standing at 1,308 meters. It takes approximate

Gotenzan Koen Park: For Family With Little Children
Gotenzan Koen Park (五天山公園) is located in the Fukui area, to the west of Sapporo, specifically in Nishi-ku. Driving from Nishino to Bankei, you will se

K90 Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium
The Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium (宮の森ジャンプ競技場 Miyanomori Janpu Kyōgijō), formerly known as the Miyanomori-Schanze, is situated in the Miyanomori area we

Lily and Snow, Snow Cruise Onze, Otaru
Snow Cruise Onze is a ski area located in Otaru, overlooking the Sea of Japan, and it is one of the oldest ski areas near Sapporo. It opens every year

Sapporo Teine Ski Area, Exciting Wild Urban Skiing
It takes about 40 minutes from the central area of Sapporo, and then you can immerse yourself in powder snow at Sapporo Teine Ski Area. This venue hos

Sapporo Bankei Ski Area, ban.K: Quick Access to the Best Skiing
Bankei Ski Area, also known as ban.K, is conveniently located in Chuo-ku, west of Sapporo. It's just a 20-minute drive from Odori Park in Sapporo Cent

Kiroro Snow World: Enjoy Powder Snow in Akaigawa-mura
Kiroro Snow World is situated in Akaigawa Village, northwest of Mt. Asari, just a 60-minute drive from Sapporo. It stands out as one of the most po

Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Yoichi-cho
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery (ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所) is situated in Yoichi, west of Otaru, about 70 minutes from Sapporo, and is definitely worth a visit.

Dogin Curling Stadium, Sapporo Curling Stadium
Dogin Curling Stadium, also known as Sapporo Curling Stadium (どうぎんカーリングスタジアム), is a public facility operated by the city of Sapporo. It opened in 2012

Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort
Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort (札幌国際スキー場) is located south of Sapporo, adjacent to the Jozankei area. If you're staying in Jozankei, you can enjoy a fu

Sapporo Olympic Museum in Okurayama
The Sapporo Winter Sports Museum, which had been closed from 2016, was renovated and reopened in 2017 as the Sapporo Olympic Museum. In 2016, the m

Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park (国営滝野すずらん丘陵公園) is a national park located in the southern part of Sapporo, Japan. The park is divi

Moere-numa Park
Moerenuma Park was originally a garbage disposal site in Sapporo, but it was planned as a key park under the "Circular Green Belt Concept" to surround