Hokkaido winter tourist spots recommended ranking
This special feature is about winter Hokkaido !
Recommended by the Activity Japan editorial department from a unique perspective, Hokkaido in winter x sightseeing spots Introduced in ranking format To do!
You can enjoy around the spots introduced here. Recommended experience tours in Hokkaido in winter Also picked up I'm doing it.
Find a spot that interests you and set out on a fun trip to the snow country!
table of contents
- 1 Popular sightseeing spots in Hokkaido in winter 1st place: Sapporo Snow Festival 2024/Sapporo
- 2 Winter Hokkaido Popular Tourist Spot Ranking 2nd place: Sounkyo Onsen Icefall Festival 2024/Kamikawa Town
- 3 Popular sightseeing spots in Hokkaido in winter 3rd place: Drift ice tour/cruise
- 4 Winter Hokkaido Popular Tourist Spot Ranking 4th: Smelt Fishing Experience/Tour
- 5 Popular sightseeing spots in Hokkaido in winter 5th place: Chitose/Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival/Chitose City
- 6 Enjoy the unique charm of Hokkaido winter!
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Popular sightseeing spots in Hokkaido in winter 1st place: Sapporo Snow Festival 2024/Sapporo
" Sapporo Snow Festival 2024 "teeth, Hokkaido ・ Sapporo Set in the city Snow and ice sculptures of various sizes A familiar winter festival in Hokkaido where is.
In 2024 (Reiwa 6), various large, medium and small snow sculptures will be seen near JR Sapporo Station.
Odori venue
”, lined with beautiful ice sculptures “
Susukino
”, and the attraction “
Tsudome
” will be the venue.
Let's visit each spot while strolling around Sapporo!
The heart of the event
The theme of the snow sculpture is
From popular characters to historical buildings
various
!
Why not take a look around at the impressive snow art and take photos that are typical of Hokkaido in winter?
| event date | February 4, 2024 (Sunday) - February 11, 2024 (Sunday/Holiday) |
|---|---|
| Venue (venue) | Odori venue / Susukino venue / Tsudome venue |
Winter Hokkaido Popular Tourist Spot Ranking 2nd place: Sounkyo Onsen Icefall Festival 2024/Kamikawa Town
" Sounkyo Onsen Icefall Festival 2024 "teeth, Hokkaido ・ Asahikawa area located to the east of Kamikawa Town It is a winter festival held every year.
Ice sculptures and sculptures of various sizes appear at a special venue in the snowy mountains. To do.
Monument made of ice
In addition to taking a commemorative photo with
Exhibition in the form of a huge structure surrounded by ice walls
Many are also installed.
You can actually go inside and experience the fantastic ice world
you know!
In a space lined with giant icicles, you can experience the grand and thrilling atmosphere of an ice festival.
Various locations at the venue
colorfully lit up
and romantic atmosphere
.
How about a unique winter date as well as Hokkaido x winter sightseeing?
| event date | Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Sunday, March 17, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue (venue) | Kamikawa-cho Sounkyo Onsen (special venue) |
Experience a drift ice cruise on the icebreaker "Garinko III IMERU" and enjoy a Robatayaki lunch of seafood and grilled crab legs! Enjoy the fantastic illumination of the Sounkyo Icefall Festival! ~Schedule~ ●Premier Hotel Nakajima Park Sapporo (7:40 meeting/7
The thrill of moving through the mysterious sight of ``drift ice'' that has washed up in Okhotsk, while breaking the ice with two large screws, is overwhelming! For lunch, enjoy a drift ice bowl filled with fresh crab, salmon roe, and scallops! Visit the Ice Festival Light Up Sounkyo Icefall Festival! ～Plan flow～〇Premier Hotel Nakajima Park (7:40 meeting/7:50 departure)
Popular sightseeing spots in Hokkaido in winter 3rd place: Drift ice tour/cruise
" Drift ice tour/cruise "teeth, A popular sightseeing tour in northern Hokkaido where you can experience the drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk up close. !
A sightseeing icebreaker that moves powerfully while crushing the drift ice that fills the sea surface. Riding on the Extraordinary cruising like exploring the North Pole or Antarctica You can enjoy it.
Prepare a camera (smartphone) for taking photos and binoculars to carefully observe the drift ice, and enjoy the scenery of the northern sea!
Although the venue is far from Sapporo,
Depending on the tour
Pick-up and drop-off from Sapporo city is possible
.
It is also possible to incorporate it into your itinerary for a Hokkaido winter sightseeing trip centered around Sapporo.
| event date | Around January to March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue (venue) | Shiretoko, Abashiri, Kitami, etc. |
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora allows you to get a closer look at the white drift ice that covers the Sea of Okhotsk. The vibrations and sounds as you break through the drift ice are impressive! During operation, you can move to various locations on the ship. You can see the drift ice up close on the side deck and rear deck on the first floor. 2nd floor side deck/rear deck/observation deck
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora allows you to get a closer look at the white drift ice that covers the Sea of Okhotsk. The vibrations and sounds as you break through the drift ice are impressive! During operation, you can move to various locations on the ship. You can see the drift ice up close on the side deck and rear deck on the first floor. 2nd floor side deck/rear deck/observation deck
[Hokkaido/Monbetsu] [8011] Newly built ship/drift icebreaker "Garinko III/IMERU" one-day bus tour
A great special project that only includes a boarding ticket for the icebreaker Garinko III! Let's go see the winter tradition of drift ice! ~Schedule~ ●Premier Hotel Nakajima Park Sapporo (6:20 meeting/6:30 departure)●Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park (6:35 meeting/6:45 departure)●
Winter Hokkaido Popular Tourist Spot Ranking 4th: Smelt Fishing Experience/Tour
You can relax and enjoy fishing in a silver world.
Smelt fishing experience/tour
” is a popular winter activity in Hokkaido!
One of these is setting up a tent on top of a river, pond, swamp, or lake that has frozen over due to the severe cold, and drilling a hole in the ice to fish.
Ice smelt fishing
” is an extraordinary experience unique to winter in Hokkaido.
Heated tour There are also Recommended for beginners as you can enjoy smelt fishing in a warm and comfortable environment. you know!
Smelt fishing season in Hokkaido is
Mid-winter from December to March
!
The northern country in the middle of winter and the venue is a waterhole, so
It is recommended that you take precautions against the cold before participating.
is.
Depending on the tour Pick-up and drop-off available, also held near Sapporo Therefore, find a plan that is easy to get to and feel free to try it out.
| event date | Around December 2023 to March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue (venue) | Sapporo, Ishikari, Sorachi, Chitose, Shiretoko, Abashiri, Kitami, etc. |
【Hokkaido・Sapporo近郊】1組1テント催行確約・密を避けて楽しむSmelt fishing+more 1日体験2024~25
This is a smelt fishing experience that you can enjoy in the ponds and river lakes of the Ishikari River system, about 50 minutes from the center of Sapporo. In the era of Corona, we need to avoid fishing methods where people are crowded together in tents of about 1 tsubo (about 1 tsubo), follow the new Hokkaido guidelines and go-to travel, and at the same time provide winter fun without any reservations. Masu. So, we went on the ice with our customers.
【南富良野】半日 Ice smelt fishing・現地集合・お車でお越しの方限定 ☆ 釣れたワカサギはその場で天ぷらにして試食あり!
An experience unique to winter ☆ We recommend this easy half-day tour! Let's try fishing for smelt at Lake Kanayama, which is completely frozen! Smelt fishing involves inserting a device (hook) into a hole in the ice and moving the rod frequently to attract bites. All tents and fishing equipment are available here. The guide will prepare the surprisingly difficult hole drilling and baiting in advance, so you can fish immediately after arriving.
Hokkaido winter tradition! Enjoy ice fishing (smelt fishing on ice) on a frozen lake. At Lake Memanbetsu, which is located 10 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport, Okhotsk's air gateway, you can enjoy fishing for smelt by drilling holes in the frozen surface of the lake every year. Our professional outdoor guides will transport you to your hotel or airport and guide you to your fishing spot. Was fished
Popular sightseeing spots in Hokkaido in winter 5th place: Chitose/Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival/Chitose City
" Chitose/Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival (Chitose/Shikotsuko Hyoto Festival) "teeth, Lake south of Sapporo Lake Shikotsu ” Ice and winter festivals held nearby is.
In the subtitle " ice museum As it says, at the venue Enjoy viewing and entering ice sculptures of various sizes created by spraying and freezing lake water using sprinklers. can do.
Although it may be called an object, it is a shrine made entirely of ice. Hyoto Shrine ” and “ ice aquarium '', each booth has its own charm and personality.
Among them,
"
Moss Cave (Moss Cave)
” must be checked
!
Although it was once popular in the Lake Shikotsu area,
Reproducing a view spot that has been closed due to environmental changes
doing.
By stretching frozen conifer branches on the walls and ceiling, the entire cave glows green, allowing you to experience a mysterious world that is a little different from other exhibits!
In addition, the ice objects in the venue are
Cobalt blue reminiscent of Lake Shikotsu during the day, colorfully illuminated at night
.
Different expressions during the day and night
You can enjoy it.
Why not visit during the day or night and enjoy the completely different atmosphere of the ice world?
| event date | Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Sunday, February 25, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue (venue) | Chitose City Shikotsuko Onsen |
Enjoy the unique charm of Hokkaido winter!
This time Hokkaido x winter sightseeing spots Introduced in ranking format Did.
Of winter Hokkaido for, Full of sightseeing spots typical of a snowy country is.
Please refer to this special feature and enjoy the unique charm of winter in Hokkaido!
*The contents of this article are current as of December 2023.
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