##**In order to [take a break](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR3sK0_nNGA) from the news over the past two years, new Megathreads will pop up on a monthly basis to help refresh some of the information we have for when International Tourism is allowed again.**
##**We have opted to have a Megathread this month on Skiiing, Snow Resorts and other Winter Getaways in Japan! Below we’ve included links to past posts on the topic, some general information from the folks over at Japan-Guide.com, and links for transportation to book while in Japan. We encourage you to leave your recommendations, questions, and reviews in the comments for others!**
**Some of /r/JapanTravel’s Past Posts On:**
>- [Skiing](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/search?q=skiing&restrict_sr=on)
>- [Snowboarding](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/search?q=snowboarding&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)
>- [Gala Yuzawa Resort](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/search?q=Gala+Yuzawa&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)
>- [Niseko Resort](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/search?q=Niseko&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)
>- [Zao Resort](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/search?q=Zao+skiing&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)
>- [Nozawa Resort](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/search?q=Nozawa&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)
>- [Sapporo Snow Festival](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/search?q=sapporo+snow+festival&restrict_sr=on)
>- [Otaru Snow Light Path Festival](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/search?q=otaru+snow+light+path+festival&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)
>- [Asahikawa Winter Festival](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/search?q=Asahikawa+Winter+Festival&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all)
**Some General Information from Japan-Guide.com on:**
>- [Skiing and Snowboarding in Japan.](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2262.html)
>- [Snowy Destinations – no boards or poles needed!](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2265.html)
>- [Niseko Resort – Prices and Transportation Information](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6720.html)
>- [Shiga Kogen Resort – Prices and Transportation Information](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6026.html)
>- [Zao Onsen Resort – Prices and Transportation Information](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7927.html)
>- [Furano Resort – Prices and Transportation Information](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6830.html)
>- [Nozawa Onsen Resort – Prices and Transportation Information](https://www.japan-guide.com/destinations/nozawa-onsen/nozawa-ski-resort.html)
>- [Hakuba Resort – Prices and Transportation Information](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6090.html)
>- [Gala Yuzuwa Resort – Prices and Transportation Information](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7690.html)
>- [Sapporo Snow Festival](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5311.html)
>- [Otaru Snow Light Path Festival](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6706.html)
>- [Asahikawa Winter Festival](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6894.html)
>- [Tokamachi Snow Festival](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7654.html)
>- [Akita Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3690.html)
**External Links for More Information:**
>- [SnowJapan.com](https://www.snowjapan.com/)
>- [Rhythm Japan.com – Ski and Snowboard Rentals](https://www.rhythmjapan.com/rentals/)
**General Discussion Rules:**
>- **This thread is for planning future travel WITHIN the country, comments outside this parameter will not be approved for this post.**
>- **The usual sidebar rules are still in effect, please review and keep your comments in line with them.**
Thanks everyone for your participation!
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Sapporo Snow Festival (and others in Hokkaido) are a great time. Would recommend it for anyone remotely interested in it. Hopefully they will be back up and running next year.
Where was that shot of the tub and room taken?
Been planning a trip for next February, looking at spending a week in Hokkaido for skiing and sightseeing. Debating between getting there earlier in Feb (in time to check out the snow festivals – seems like these all tend to be the first week in Feb?) or later in the month (to maybe take advantage of slightly warmer weather and less people around).
* Sounds like Sapporo attracts at lot of people for the snow festival – does anyone know if this translates into a lot of people at the ski resorts?
* Anyone have thoughts on if the festivals are “worth it”? I know this can be pretty personal, but curious if it’s more like a neat thing if you’re in the area or really cool, unique experience you can’t get anywhere else.
I started planning a snow trip last week and this has been the most useful thread I’ve ever encountered! Big thank
I’m heading to Hokkaido next season and hoping to see most of the island. I could get there for about 3 weeks but its all in the works still!