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Things to Do in Winter in Hokkaido

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A visit to Hokkaido, considered to be one of the best winter destinations in Japan, will complete your holiday vacation. Find the best things to do in Hokkaido in winter, from guided snowshoe tours from Sapporo to must-try smelt ice fishing activities in the region’s frozen lakes. Check out our Hokkaido winter tours and activities, and make your stay one for the books!
Things to Do in Winter in Hokkaido
Abashiri Drift Ice Cruise
Cruise through the drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk, and experience the true meaning of winter in Hokkaido around Wakkanai, Abashiri or Shiretoko. Also known as ryuhyo cruises, the icebreakers will take you out to see the surreal plateaus of ice. Keep your eye out for local sea creatures, and make sure to bundle up!
Snowshoe Tours
Explore Hokkaido’s winter wonderland on seasonal snowshoeing tours, a fitting alternative to skiing or snowboarding. These Hokkaido nature tours let you trek through glittering forests of icicles or snow-capped mountains, and see the region’s beautiful landscape and local wildlife, even without prior experience.

Top-Rated Activities for Hokkaido

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Winter Sightseeing Bus Tour: Aurora Icebreaker Cruise, Abashiri Prison Museum
USD 89.07
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1DAY Private Guide Tour in Eastern Hokkaido by Peacan Kikaku
USD 171.29
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Noboribetsu and Lake Toya tour:visits to Lake Toya, Jigokudani Hell Valley etc.
USD 58.58
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Winter Crane Watching Tour: Setsurigawa + Tsurumidai + Kushiro Wetlands
From USD 78.11
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Shiretoko-Rausu Drift Ice & Wildlife Cruise
USD 30.15
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Half-Day Bus Tour of Sapporo’s Landmarks: Hokkaido Shrine, Shiroi Koibito Park
USD 21.93
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JR Tower Observation Deck T38 Ticket
From USD 4.39
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Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Kamui Ski Links, Asahikawa
From USD 364.00
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Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Rusutsu Resort
From USD 364.00
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Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Asarigawaonsen Ski Resort
From USD 364.00
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Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Kiroro Resort
From USD 364.00
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Shiretoko Peninsula Wildlife Tour: See Steller's sea eagles, white-tailed eagles
From USD 28.09
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Shiretoko Goko Snowshoe Tour: Explore the World Heritage Shiretoko Goko Lakes
From USD 52.07
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Snowshoe Tour: Explore the the World Heritage Shiretoko Peninsula
From USD 48.65
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Shiretoko Drift Ice Walk: Explore the World Heritage Shiretoko Peninsula
From USD 52.07
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Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Snow Cruise Onze
From USD 291.20
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Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Sapporo Teine Ski Area
From USD 291.20
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Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
From USD 291.20
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[Chinese Tour] Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Day Trip
From USD 59.95
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Kami-no-Ko Pond Half-Day Snowshoe Tour: Explore the Mystical Kami-no-Ko Pond
USD 53.44

Latest reviews of Things to Do in Winter in Hokkaido

1DAY Private Guide Tour in Eastern Hokkaido by Peacan Kikaku

Amazing Adventure

2024/11/27 Solo Travelers Mohamed Alkowari

This tour will definitely be a core memory that will never be forgotten. Taki San speaks very good English and is well aware and informed of the history of the Eastern Hokkaido region aside from being super friendly and ... more

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Sapporo Bus Tour : Snow Park in UPOPOY（National Ainu Museum and Park)

GREAT TOUR!

2024/02/05 Solo Travelers Cindy, US

Very professional staff at tour company. Good value and convenient as Upopoy is over an hour away. There was someone on hand to translate into English, I don't know if this person goes to all the tours. (Staff at Upopoy... more

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Things to Do in Winter in Hokkaido | Book Hokkaido Tours, Activities & Things to Do with VELTRA
A visit to Hokkaido, considered to be one of the best winter destinations in Japan, will complete your holiday vacation. Find the best things to do in Hokkaido in winter, from guided snowshoe tours from Sapporo to must-try smelt ice fishing activities in the region’s frozen lakes. Check out our Hokkaido winter tours and activities, and make your stay one for the books!