Onsen Trips

Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet’s go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo)

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Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet's go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo) - Three hours at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort

The best part of this outing is the simple contrast: powder snow or autumn color at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, followed by a hot bath at Hoheikyo Onsen. You get mountain scenery without arranging several trains, buses, and rental-car details yourself. I like the private vehicle for a group of up to three, especially when … Read more

Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano

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Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano - What happens during the pickup and drive

The best part of this Furano outing is the setting: fresh powder in Daisetsuzan National Park, far from packed ski trails and resort crowds. You follow a local guide through a silent winter forest, look for fox tracks, and finish with a hot-spring soak at Hakuginso Onsen. I like the small maximum group of five … Read more