Weather in Hokkaido in winter is quite cold due to the winds blowing in from Siberia . Sapporo has a temperature of about - 5 ° C and further to the east , the weather due to the influence of ocean temperatures lower than - 30 ° C. Winter here has a lot of snow and great skiing in the park became the island attracts millions of tourists to visit the resort each year .
Although the resort is not as large as the European ski hills , but Hokkaido has its own charms for novice skiers and those who prefer to experience the experience with the ski slopes and the vertical depths .
Niseko Hirafu area has 57 slopes , 28 lifts to the ski slopes flooded with light , for snow skiing on even when the sun had set . After a tired day for skiing, you'll relax with a soak in the warm waters of the hot mineral pools at the hotel or the natural hot springs .
Tourism glacier is also a lot of fun visitors . From Abashiri port , visitors will explore the Sea of Okhotsk on the icebreaker Aurora , playing with the seals and seagulls eat .
Most ski resorts are open in early December to late April . The Sapporo Snow Festival is usually held in the first week of February . The race sleds pulled by dogs are usually held in Wakkanai on the northern tip of the island during the last week of February and attracts entrants from all over Japan come here to play .
Every year in early February as well , and visitors come from all over the world to park Odori Park in Sapporo snow festival to participate . They carry shovels , hoes and saws and turn the giant ice blocks into sculptures like whales delicate , flower , house ... usually very cold weather , but the coffee and hot chocolate will do guests feel warm to admire the beautiful works of ice .
To Hokkaido , visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful dance on a snowy background Japanese crane species . Two birds with snow-white coat color black dotted around the neck , arms and legs with a red streaks extending from the top of the head has become the focal point of the stunning landscape .
For Japanese people , birds, cranes symbolize longevity and prosperity . For most of the year , flamingos living species hiding in the tall reeds in the swamp , it is difficult to observe them . But when winter comes , the birds began in the snowy fields to search for food and find mates .
International airport and inland from Sapporo Chitose about 30 km to the southeast . From Tokyo to Sapporo is the most busiest routes in the world. There are regular train services linking the airport with the city center within 40 minutes . It is also possible to get to Hokkaido by train , but it takes about 11 hours from Tokyo .
Hokkaido has an excellent rail system . In the winter when the roads are covered with a thick layer of snow and ice , train transport is the fastest , most reliable and safest way to have a glimpse of the surrounding landscape . Buses run from Sapporo to Otaru all ticket offices of the resort . Sapporo has its own subway system connects the main train station to other areas such as Odori park visit , Suskino and botanical gardens .
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