The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
Winter in Japan is so much more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival (but check that out, too).
Up north in Hokkaido, the cities of Asahikawa, Nayoro and Shibetsu await ski and snowboarding enthusiasts in winter, as well as nature lovers and foodies throughout the year.
A tiny hot spring town with lots of history and manga connections.
Hokkaidō's principal airport, and the entry point for many a ski and snowboard holiday.