Stay in Jozankei and access any of five ski resorts within 90 minutes!
Go hunting for powder to suit your mood
Day 1
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
powder run
This is the closest ski area to Jozankei Onsen. Depending on the weather, why not just pop there in the afternoon? On clear days, Ishikari Bay is visible from the summit, and it’s possible to ski amid a panorama of rime-covered trees.
Depart from Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
Arrive at your accommodation in Jozankei and check in
Warm up in your favorite hot-spring accommodation facility
Day 2
Check the weather on each of the ski resorts’ websites.
Check the websites for the latest info regarding the slopes at the resort of your choice – be it Sapporo Kokusai, Niseko, Rusutsu or the like. Data regarding snow depth, piste info and even live cameras will help you to determine where to go powder hunting today.
Depart from your accommodation in Jozankei
Travel & preparation (approx. 2 hours)
Enjoy the powder on the slopes!
For example, Niseko: Those who wish to carve the first tracks down a newly groomed piste should arrive around 8:30 a.m. Most of the slopes at Grand Hirafu are open for floodlit night skiing (4:30 – 7 p.m.), so skiing in the moonlight is also recommended.。
4:00 pmDepart from the ski slopes
Arrive at your accommodation in Jozankei
Enjoy visiting the two footbaths in the Onsen resort. Soak your feet in the tub and feel your whole body warm up. In addition to the hot-spring baths at the accommodation, beauty treatment, massages or saunas may also be available.
Day 3
Check the weather on each of the ski resorts’ websites.
Travel & preparation (approx. 2 hours)
Check-out and depart from your accommodation in Jozankei
Travel & preparation (approx. 2 hours)
Enjoy the powder on the slopes!
For example, Rusutsu: All types of courses – from powder and tree skiing, to side-country and the like – to satisfy even the most experienced skiers and snowboarders. Some of the courses are so long that your knees will not last if you try to descend without stopping! Enjoy this powder resort in your own style. Night skiing is also available until 8 p.m.
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All photos are for illustrative purposes only