Feb 8th (Mon) – Feb 13th (Sat), 2027
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Sapporo Snow Festival & Hokkaido Ski / Snowboard
Ski/snowboard the best powder in Japan and experience the incredible Sapporo Snow Festival
Overview
Hokkaido is a the ultimate destination for light & fluffy powder snow, incredible scenery and unique cultural experiences. This 5 night / 6 day tour falls right in the peak of the season, guaranteeing amazing snow.
We will be staying in a stylish, 4 star hotel in Otaru, a seaside village at the base of the mountains, with easy access to several snow resorts. We will visit a different resort each day to sample the widest variety of runs and powder snow experiences possible.
A highlight of the tour is our visit to the incredible Sapporo Snow Festival. This annual event sees the city taken over with huge, mind-blowing snow and ice sculptures that have to be seen to be believed!
Depending on the conditions each day, we will be skiing/boarding at:
* Kiroro Snow Resort
* Sapporo Kokusai Snow Resort
* Asarigawa Snow Resort
* Teine Snow Resort
The Plan
Arrive in Hokkaido. Meet at our base in Otaru. Explore this incredibly scenic, ocean village where the mountains meet the sea. Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner in a local restaurant in Otaru.
Full day skiing/boarding at Kiroro Snow Resort. Kiroro is popular for its consistent, light fluffy powder snow as well as its many side-country and tree run options.
A morning skiing/snowboarding at Asarigawa Resort, before visiting the incredible Sapporo Snow Festival in the afternoon/evening.
Full day skiing at the powder haven that is Sapporo Kokusai. Awesome resort with great snow, ocean views and an interesting variety of slopes.
A full day on the slopes at Sapporo Teine Snow Resort
The final day of our adventure! Check out from our hotel and store or forward our luggage. Spend some time exploring the scenic canals and fish market in Otaru. Optionally visit Sapporo again for further sightseeing.
Inclusions
Accommodation
- Five nights hotel accommodation (4 star hotel).
Meals
- Welcome dinner on the first night
Tickets/Entry Fees
- Four lift passes for various Hokkaido snow resorts
Optional Activities (Free)
- Sapporo Snow Festival
Tour Staff
- Trip leader
Transport
- Transportation between our hotel and the snow resorts
- Transportation between our hotel and the Sapporo Snow Festival
Other Inclusions
- Accident compensation insurance
- 10% sales taxes
Dates & Availability
Important notes
* You need to arrange your own flights/transportation to/from the start and end points of this tour.* This tour has a minimum age of 15years.
* Rental snow gear is available at each of the resorts. Our trip leaders can assist you with this if required.
* We are currently unable to book pre or post trip accommodation at our start and finish point hotels due to limited room availability.
* Please take note of the inclusions for the tour. Meals that are not listed as inclusions will need to be paid for during the tour. For lunches at the snow resorts please allow approx. 800 ~ 2000yen. For dinners, allow 2000 ~ 5000yen. Gourmet breakfast at the hotel is 3100yen per person per day and can be arranged at the hotel directly.
* Rooming: rooms are shared rooms with 2~3 people, allocated with same gender. You are welcome to room with friends - please make a note on the booking form. Private rooms for two are available at no extra charge. Rooms are western style rooms with beds.
Reviews
“What a fantastic trip we had! We are so lucky to have a new powder snow every day and share the experience with good people. Thanks to Keiji and Robin! They made sure that we all had a good time. Powder snow and seafood in Hokkaido are a different level. The castle sculpture made in ice at Snow Festival was amazing. I highly recommend to come to Hokkaido to fully enjoy what Japan can offer in winter and with Tokyo Snow!”
“Amazing trip! Really nice, comfortable hotel in Otaru, only 1-2 train stops to local shops and restaurants including the Otaru canal. Four ski resorts with variable terrain and amenities meant there was something for everyone. TSC guides are the best! Always willing to help guests grow their skills and finding fun after ski activities. Everyone leveled up their ski/snowboard skills on this trip! We had so much fun!”
“Waoohhhh great week, well organized with kind guides, plenty of nice and interesting ski resorts and the yuki matsuri. Very nice hotel Potential improvement for next year: hotel with an onsen.”
“Fantastic trip. Hotel was wonderful and ski resorts were nice. Nice group of people to spend a week with. Everything was well organized and taken care of by Keiji. Can’t wait to join another trip with TSC again. Will definitely join the trip again next year.”
“What a fantastic snowboarding week in Hokkaido! The powder snow in Hokkaido is a different level. This is a real Japow! Keiji, our leader is awesome ! He made sure that everyone was safe and had fun each day. His rapid response to change the location did not let the high wind stop our trip. Five days snowboarding in incredible powder snow was an amazing experience. We were a small group of 12. They are all nice, cool, and some are goofy. We enjoyed dining out and hanging out with them to ice festival and slopes. We are ready to come back to Hokkaido with TSC next year!”
“Best accommodation and food of all the events that i've seen past three years. The trip collided with a huge snow fall in the mountains making an amazing week of ski and scenery. The Sapporo snow festival was wonderful event to participate with impressive exhibitions. Staff carefully planning and arranging every ski resort with last minute changes to ensure the weather conditions didn't conflict with our ski experience. Must try event! I hope they continue running the Hokkaido event.”
