WINTER RECOMMENDED DESTINATION 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 at 15:00)
You can experience special zipline tour only in the winter. Snowshoeing tour is also a fun activity they offer.
F Village, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido 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 2025
Shikotsukoonsen, Chitose, Hokkaido Open 10:00~20:00 FEB 1 to FEB 24 , 2025
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
Higashi 6-sen Kita 4, Naganuma, Yubari District, Hokkaido Open 9:00~22:00(Last entry 21:30)
Naganuma Onsen features a “gensen kakenagashi” continuous flow hot spring with no added heat or water. You can also enjoy Genghis Khan (lamb and mutton) barbecue.
F Village, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido 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.
Higashi 6-sen Kita 12, Naganuma, Yubari District, Hokkaido Open 9:00~20:30 (Open from December 25, 2024)
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.
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Minamifurano
Ikutora, Minamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido Open (Tues-Sat)9:00~21:00 (Sun)9:00~16:00 *Open from DEC 28, 2024
Their snow quality is up there with the snow in other ski resort such as Tomamu and Furano. Various courses are available for both beginners and advanced.
155 Ochiai, Minamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido Open mid-December to mid-March
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 Open November to March
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.