It is no secret that Japan 's northern border is a paradise for lovers of winter sports. Every winter, the dust falls through the meter in Hokkaido, and remains. From the smallest to the largest hill, mountain, Hokkaido is covered with white, for nearly five months of the year. At higher elevations, fall begins in October and is always well received in the month of April. While this is a hellish winter, may shovel snow and driving in white-outs for those who live here, is pure blissFor those skiers and snowboarders.
In little more than 83,000 square kilometers, the island of Japan 's largest prefecture is, it takes 22% of the territory of the nation, still less than 5% of the population. And 'home for more ski and snowboard area per person than almost anywhere else) in the world (127 at last count.
Over the past decade, Hokkaido has attracted skiers, snowboarders and snow tourists from Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan, who camethe tens of thousands of people in search of tracks Elysian. Keeping the snow and ski-village charm of Niseko, Rusutsu of luxury resorts and long-distance, ultra-dry powder and steep slopes, Furano World Cup, visitors are spoiled for choice.
But while the reputation of 'island as a world-class winter sports paradise of well-known and well deserved, less known is that spring just might be the best time for skiing in Hokkaido.
Like the rest of the country has four very Hokkaidodistinct seasons. Autumn is cool and windy, the summers are hot and humid, and winter is a subarctic, non-stop attack. In contrast, the spring is happiness. The snow stopped in March, will replace the cool air from the warm wind in April, and is (the blue sky and sunshine all the way in May or at least until next spring freak storm, yes, she) happened.
The season may be somewhat 'unpredictable and depends on the altitude and weather conditions: hills at higher elevations are still more snow, some sourcesare hotter than others.
But if you have one mounted on the ski slopes or Hokkaido in spring, winter is almost seems crazy in comparison. Deep snow, have painful wind-chill and my nose froze his charm, but the ski in a T-shirt, sunbathe and enjoy a cold beer between the races is hard to beat. Because freezing of several layers of skin, pay high season prices and stay in long waiting times in winter when you can go a bit 'at the end of this year and ski in comfort?
Spring skiingnot a major attraction for foreign tourists who come, when the snow is not unstoppable. The most crowded ski hills almost feels abandoned outside the season, and those who can not mind a bit 'wet snow slopes have for themselves. Although most sites operate fewer runs in spring and the dust is long gone, there's still a lot of white on the slopes.
Most tour operators offer content in Japan "Haru" Ski packages, flights, accommodation, ski pass, rental,Food transportation to and from the height of your choice, and even. Quickly and economically from one to three-day packages are used more frequently.
The best way to come to Hokkaido by air: only lasts ninety minutes flight Hokkaido Chitose Airport (30 km outside of Sapporo) from Tokyo Haneda Airport, one of the busiest domestic routes. Two Japanese carriers - All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) - Dozens of flights to and from Chitose every day. TicketPrices on average ¥ 28,000, but those who have 45 days to book in advance you can take advantage of ¥ 10,000 Hokkaido International Airlines Air is special.
For those who keep their feet on the ground and prefers the train brings you the Tohoku Shinkansen Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, and then a limited express train journeys in the south of Hokkaido Hakodate. From Tokyo, the trip takes 6.5 hours and the ticket costs around 18,000 yen. It 'still three hours and 8,500 ¥Sapporo train regularly.
Several night trains a day from Osaka and Sapporo, Tokyo and Aomori at prices that run on the season and the class of ticket. It 'also possible to Hokkaido by ferry from several ports in Japan, but the snow in spring may be just the end of the time you arrive.
With so much snow and ski resorts so many to choose from, there could be a better "five" in Hokkaido, but it is certainly a "Big Five" when it comes to ski in spring.These places are some of the deepest foundations, the longest run and the best terms. Closing dates and the end of the season pass prices vary, so check before booking.
Niseko
With the spectacular scenery that some of the best in the powder and the accommodation, activities and restaurants are only one in Hokkaido is Niseko 'Premier winter' sport destination. And 'one who receives more visitors in summer. Some argue Niseko is overestimated, there are others out there and skiingSnowboarding heaven on earth, but with three stations for interconnection (Grand Hirafu, Higashiyama, Niseko Annupuri) and over 40 kilometers of trails (including a muscle Schmelzer 5.6 kilometers), is one of the areas largest ski and snowboard Hokkaido.
Rusutsu
Rusutsu offers several services and activities to continue to speak only of all, amused, or at least distracted. It is not so much built in a picturesque village as an end, the center year-round activities: amusement park cheeseSummer, fantastic skiing in winter. Just 90 minutes from Sapporo and Rusutsu is one of the most famous ski resorts in Hokkaido, with three points and 42 km of pistes.
Kiroro
Near Otaru, a picturesque coastal town 40km west of Sapporo, Kiroro is one of the most modern and well designed ski resorts in Hokkaido, and a large reception Base Lodge, two on-site, a super-fast system for lifting and a variety of terrain for all types of skiers andSnowboarders. Kiroro over 35 km of slopes, a box of excellent and is just 40 minutes from Sapporo.
Furano
One of the most famous ski resorts in Japan, with a vision of one of the most picturesque towns in Hokkaido. Furan allegedly the driest, lightest powder in the world and features 950 vertical meters and 27 km of pistes. Do not be fooled about the size relatively small: Furano has some of the most challenging tracks in Japan and frequently hosts worldCup ski and snowboard events. The hotel is located 3 hours east of Sapporo, the charm of a small town, restaurants and a spectacular view of the mountains make the trip worth your time, spring and winter.
Tomamu
The hotel is located 150 km east of Sapporo, Tomamu is a high-end ski hill in affluent families, skiers and snowboarders. Everything that concerns the mountains - on the ground, lifts, accommodation, courses and expert off-piste skiing - is first class. All United Nations () usual activities extraAlpine are heredog-para-skiing, and there's even a village dome of ice and large wave pool deck. Tomamu has 25 km of ski slopes and the longest trail is 4.5 miles.
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