Things to do in Shintoku

No. 15 of Ski Resorts in Hokkaido

Sahoro Resort Ski Area

Sahoro Resort Ski Area is located in the heart of Hokkaido, Japan, a drive of over 2 hours from New Chitose Airport. It is a ski resort at the foot of Mount Sahoro with an elevation of 1,030 meters, offering views of the Tokachi Plain. Boasting a 70% sunny day rate during the ski season, it features 8 ski lifts and 17 ski routes. The terrain is suited for intermediate skiers, and it offers family-friendly ski equipment rentals, various facilities, and activities.

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Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU ski area

Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU ski area is renowned for its large hotels and diverse snow activities. Located deep inland, its unique climate creates ideal conditions for powdery snow. The resort offers varied slopes suitable for beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiers and snowboarders, along with one gondola and five standard cable cars for transportation. With slopes stretching 4,200 meters, you can experience thrilling speeds as you glide down. It's also family-friendly, featuring dedicated children's facilities, the Ice Village, and the Terrace of Frost Tree with breathtaking views. Even if you don't ski, first-time visitors to the snow world can enjoy a wide range of facilities and activities. For seasoned professionals, there's a dedicated powder snow zone, snowcat rides, and mountain tours to fully immerse in the beauty of the snowy landscape.

Daisetsuzan National Park

Daisetsuzan National Park in Shintoku, Japan is the largest park in Japan. It is located in central Hokkaido. It was established on December 4, 1934, with an area of ​​2,267.64 square kilometers. It is known as the "Roof of Hokkaido". The park consists of Asahidake, Kitazindake, Shirakumdake, Kurodake, Akadake, and the Daisetsuzan system's Tokachidake, Tomura Ushiyama, Nibezuzan, Ishikaridake, and other mountains with a height of about 2,000 meters. There are many animals and alpine plants in the area. Famous attractions in the park include the cliff waterfall of Sounkyo, the Hagoromo Falls of Tenninkyo, and the alpine lake landscape of Shikaribetsu Lake. In summer, alpine plants such as azaleas and rock orchids bloom, and the maple season in mid-September is one of the earliest places in Japan to view red leaves. In winter, it offers an extra-long ski season, attracting many outdoor enthusiasts. In addition, there are health resorts such as Asahidake Onsen and Sounkyo Onsen around the park, where visitors can relax in natural hot springs after hiking or skiing. Daisetsuzan National Park is not only a paradise for nature lovers, but also an ideal destination to experience the atmosphere of Hokkaido.

No. 2 of Ski Resorts in Shintoku

Shintokuyama Ski Area

Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain

Brown bears are among the largest land animals in Japan and are wild animals that only inhabit Hokkaido. Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain, unlike typical zoos andbear farms, allows you to experience the awe-inspiring power of brown bears in an environment that closely mimics the wild. There are 2 ways to observe the brown bears: walking along the park trails or taking the bear-watching bus. For visitors who want to get up close to the brown bears, seeing the world from the same perspective as the bears offers an immersive experience. This place is sure to leave you with wonderful memories, along with the beautiful nature of Sahoro.

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Shiroi Koibito Park

Welcome to the Happy Dessert Paradise, themed around sightseeing, brain-teasing fun, tasting, and hands-on experiences! At Shiroi Koibito Park, you can not only view the production lines for Shiroi Koibito and other products, There are also immersive interactive exhibits where you can learn about the history of chocolate, and a café where you can enjoy ISHIYA's original sweets, and an experience space to make your very own Shiroi Koibito, ▲Take photos in an English garden where roses bloom in summer and lights sparkle in winter, adding a sweet touch to your memories. ▲Learn about chocolate and the history of Shiroi Koibito at the Chocolate Cottage, the Cacao Pod Learning Base, and the Shiroi Koibito Factory! ▲Dessert workshop · Dream experience workshop, learning base · Cocoa pod - let's make unique sweets! ▲Chocolate casual tea restaurant · Original desserts you can only enjoy here in Oxford

Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum

TheKanda Nissho Memorial Museum Of Artdisplays many beautiful landscape paintings. With its prime location and beautiful environment, it is an ideal destination for art lovers.