ENJOY WINTER IN
HOKKAIDO TO
YOUR HEART'S CONTENT

In Hokkaido, the large island at the northernmost tip of Japan, winter activities are hugely popular.
Whether you're visiting with friends, partners, or family, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

While plane is a handy way to get to Hokkaido from Tokyo, it's also a convenient way to get around the island.

Hokkaido is served by airports such as Rishiri Island, Wakkanai, Monbetsu, Memanbetsu, Nakashibetsu, Asahikawa, Kushiro, Obihiro, and more. Flying from Tokyo, it takes approximately 80 minutes to Hakodate and approximately 95 minutes to Sapporo (New Chitose). Flying from Hakodate to Sapporo (New Chitose) takes approximately 40 minutes.

HOKKAIDO WINTER FIRSTS

5-DAYS RECOMMENDED
ITINERARY

THE PERFECT ITINERARY FOR FAMILIES

We collected together some of the best winter activities that adults and children can enjoy together!

This video shows a father, mother, and their son, enjoying winter activities in Hokkaido. The contents of the video can also be viewed as a text version.

Winter Firsts Journey with ANA

You can enjoy this video with audio.
This video shows a family of three – a father, mother, and their son – enjoying some leisurely time in the winter in Hokkaido.

The video begins with a digest version of the video as a whole, and we see snippets of a family of three enjoying winter activities in Hokkaido's vast natural landscapes covered in snow.
Following this, we see them inside a plane enjoying their meal and watching movies while relaxing.
We then see the family visit some of the most famous tourist areas in Hokkaido, such as Hakodate, Sapporo, and Tomamu.
The family spends their five-day trip enjoying winter activities to their hearts' content in the great outdoors, interacting with animals that are unique to Hokkaido, and trying their hand at making famous Hokkaido confectioneries.

At the end, the logos of both ANA and Star Alliance are displayed.

DAY 1

(Map) Recommended spots near the Sapporo (New Chitose) Airport in central Hokkaido, and the Hakodate Airport in southern Hokkaido.
  • Hakodate Airport

    Approximately 25 minutes by car

  • 1
    Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

    One of the best tourist spots in Hakodate and the surrounding bay area, with a collection of shops selling items that range from desserts, gifts, and accessories, to miscellaneous goods.

  • Stay at Hakodate, Hokkaido

DAY 2

(Map) Recommended spots near the Sapporo (New Chitose) Airport in central Hokkaido, and the Hakodate Airport in southern Hokkaido.
  • Hakodate, Hokkaido
  • 2
    Hakodate Asaichi (Hakodate Morning Market)

    One of Hakodate's premier dining spots. From shops specializing in various types of fish and shellfish, to local Hokkaido agricultural produce, there are around 250 stores selling food and drink. As Hakodate Morning Market is open from early in the morning, we highly recommend a seafood breakfast there.

    Shop Selection

    Donburi Yokocho Market (seafood restaurant avenue)

    Within Hakodate Morning Market lies the Donburi Yokocho Market, which is home to around 20 stores, including cafeteria-style eateries where you can tuck into fresh fish and shellfish, ramen restaurants, and shops handling locally caught seafood.

    Approximately 45 minutes by car

  • 3
    Greenpia Onuma Ski Resort

    A comprehensive leisure facility that brings together accommodation, a hot spring, indoor and outdoor amusement centers, and ski resort. The indoor facilities are equally impressive, making for fun all year-round. In winter, skiing, snowmobiling, and other activities are popular.

    Approximately 10 minutes by car

  • 4
    Wakasagi fishing experience

    From children to adults, Japanese pond smelt fishing is a popular pastime that's fun and easy for anyone to try, and takes place on lakes frozen solid by the cold.

  • Stay at Hakodate, Hokkaido

DAY 3

(Map) Recommended spots near the Sapporo (New Chitose) Airport in central Hokkaido, and the Hakodate Airport in southern Hokkaido.
  • Hakodate, Hokkaido

    Approximately 10 minutes by car

  • Hakodate Airport

    Approximately 40 minutes by plane

  • Sapporo (New Chitose) Airport

    Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by car

  • 5
    North Safari Sapporo

    A theme park that adults and children will love! A zoo where visitors can get a hands-on experience. There are plenty of winter activities, including dog sledding and snowmobiling.

    Approximately 50 minutes by car

  • 6
    Shiroi Koibito Park

    A theme park based around the classic Sapporo confection, Shiroi Koibito langue de chat biscuits. You can tour the factory or try your hand at making the sweet treats yourself; there's fun for all the family.

    Approximately 15 minutes by car

  • 7
    Genghis Khan Barbecue

    This is a grilled lamb barbecue local to Hokkaido. Grill finely-cut lamb and vegetables on a heated "Genghis Khan" skillet, and enjoy the vegetables cooked in the juices of the lamb.

  • Stay at Sapporo, Hokkaido

DAY 4

(Map) Recommended spots near the Sapporo (New Chitose) Airport in central Hokkaido, and the Hakodate Airport in southern Hokkaido.
  • Sapporo, Hokkaido

    Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes by car

  • 8
    Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu

    This hotel is Hokkaido's largest extended stay type resort. All rooms are suites equipped with a jet bath with a view and a sauna. As well as enjoying the powder snow that is unique to Hokkaido, Tomamu is crammed with winter activities that can only be experienced here.

    Lunch

    Ramen TAKEZO

    Activity

    Snowmobile Riding 3km / 6km

    Dinner

    Forest Restaurant Nininupuri

    Trendy Spots

    Ice Village

  • Stay at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu

DAY 5

(Map) Recommended spots near the Sapporo (New Chitose) Airport in central Hokkaido, and the Hakodate Airport in southern Hokkaido.
  • 8
    Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu
    Breakfast

    Restaurant Platinum

    Activity

    Tomamu Snow Kart 4200

    Terrace of Frost Tree

    Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes by car

  • Sapporo (New Chitose) Airport

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