Recommended Autumn Travel Spots: Hokkaido Area
Here are some destinations around hotels in Hokkaido area which are perfect for enjoying Winter.
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Eniwa
275 Nishijimamatsu, Eniwa, Hokkaido, Lurmap Nature Park Fureland
Open 9:00-16:00 (Last admission 15:00) Closed Irregular
You can experience special zipline tour only in the winter. You can also play survival games like laser tag in the park's lush natural surroundings.
F Village, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido
Period Dec 5, 2026 to Feb 2027（TBA） Open 9:30-16:00
F VILLAGE is a new sightseeing facility that opened in March 2023. There are various restaurants and commercial facilities, and snow activities can be enjoyed for a limited time in winter.
Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2027
Shikotsukoonsen, Chitose, Hokkaido
Period Jan 30 to Feb 23, 2027 Open 10:00-20:00 (Illuminations: 16:30-20:00)
Admission: Junior high school students and older 1,000 yen on weekdays / 3,000 yen on weekends and public holidays
A winter festival featuring ice sculptures of various sizes, created by freezing lake water from Lake Shikotsu. At night, the festival is illuminated by multicolored lights, creating a fantastic world.
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Naganuma
Minami 2 Higashi 9, Naganuma, Yubari District, Hokkaido
Period Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027（TBA） *Reservation required
Snowshoe Trekking Tour in Naganuma. Experience the very first step on the scenic hills.
Higashi 6-sen Kita 12, Naganuma, Yubari District, Hokkaido
Period Late Dec 2026 to Early Mar 2027（TBA） Open 9:00-20:30
It is a local ski resort which has wide horizontal slopes ideal for beginners, just right for practicing carving turns. There is also a dedicated sledding slope.
250-1 Chashinai, Bibai City, Hokkaido
Period Dec 10, 2026 to Mar 22, 2027 Open 9:00-16:15
Adults: 2,000 yen Children (12 and under): 1,000 yen Children (5 and under): Free
With a site area of 1.25 million square meters, there are full-scale snow activities (both free and paid) that can be enjoyed by everyone from young kids to adults.
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Minamifurano
Ikutora, Minamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido
Open Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-21:00 Sunday 9:00-16:00 Closed Monday, Dec 31, Jan 1
It offers outstanding snow conditions and affordable prices. It’s fun for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, and it’s fully equipped for night skiing.
Smelt Fishing(Lake Kanayama)/NRA
155 Ochiai, Minamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido
Period Mid-December to Mid-March
Times 9:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Duration 2 hours
Visitors can enjoy “smelt fishing,” a winter tradition in Hokkaido, in warmth and comfort. Fishing equipment, warm shoes, a heated tent, and a rest area are all provided. You can also sample freshly caught wakasagi tempura.
Curling / NPO Donkoro Outdoor School
1074 Ochiai, Minamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido
Period Nov to Mar
Times 9:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Duration 2 hours 15 minutes
Enjoy curling, which can only be experienced on the ice. Instructors will guide you carefully. All the necessary equipment for curling is available for rent, so feel free to give it a try.