Must visit the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido by hiring a campervan!

Have you ever been to the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido?
If not, and you enjoy winter activities and events, you should now rent a campervan and visit Hokkaido in Japan.
We will give you an ideal 4-day-itinerary for your fantastic adventure!

Day-1: Hire a campervan at the airport.

First of all, hire a campervan at JAPAN ROAD TRIP when you arrive at Shin-chitose airport in Hokkaido.
JAPAN ROAD TRIP will provide you with a variety of wonderful motorhomes for your journey, and they have many rental bases throughout Japan that offer dispatch service to local airports.

So you can get through on a campervan with your heavy luggage as soon as you leave the airport.
Drive from Shin-chitose Airport to Niseko Ski Resort for 2 hours, taking in the scenery along the way.
In the evening, check into a local RV park. “RV Park Kutchan” is a 10-minute drive from Niseko.

【Information】

• JAPAN ROAD TRIP （Office hours: 10:00-19:00）
• RV PARK KUTCHAN
  Location: 117-4 Takasago Kutchan-Cho Abuta-gun Hokkaido 〒044-0076
  TEL:+81-0136-55-7731 (10:00-18:00）

Day-2 : Full Day of Skiing in Niseko

Spend the day exploring Niseko’s slopes and numerous winter activities. Niseko is known for its abundance of high-quality powder snow.
After a day on the slopes, relax in your campervan and explore the picturesque town of Niseko, which offers a variety of bars, restaurants, and entertainment options.
And of course, you can stay one extra night in the RV park Kutchan near Niseko Ski Resort.

【Information】

• NISEKO VILLAGE SKI RESORT Office hours: 8:00-16:00 ）
  *Open until 7pm on days when skiing is open for night skiing.
  Location: Toyama-Onsen Niseko-Cho Abutagun Hokkaido 〒048-1592

Day-3: Sapporo Snow Festival

The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan’s most famous winter events, attracts visitors from all over the world.
The festival is well-known for its massive snow sculptures, which feature detailed details and innovative patterns. At night, the sculptures are magnificently illuminated, adding to the festival’s enchanting aura.
What is more, you can enjoy delicious Hokkaido cuisine.

The festival provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy delicious Hokkaido food. To keep you warm in the cold weather, food booths and vendors serve local favorites such as hot soup curries, grilled seafoods, and sweet desserts.

If you’re interested in Sapporo Snow Festival details, check more information on the official website below.

【Information】

• SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL in 20234(Period: 4th February to 11thFebruary)
• CHOINE HOTEL SAPPORO TEINE
  （Overnight stay in a car in the hotel parking lot is possible.）
  Location: 1-58 3-jo 7-chome Tomioka Teine-Ku Sapporo-Shi Hokkaido 〒006-0013

Day-4：Departure

Move back to Shin Chitose Airport to return the RV. It takes approximately 1 hour by car.

(Summary)

Hokkaido is Japan’s largest prefecture, with numerous well-known tourist attractions.
This means you can stay for much longer, though we’ve just shown you a three-day schedule in Hokkaido.
So, by renting a campervan, motorhome or RV you may travel anywhere you want and enjoy the lovely environment and natural beauty while also discovering numerous great regional foods.

If you would like to plan to visit Hokkaido, don’t hesitate to inquire us – JAPAN ROAD TRIP.
We can suggest various itineraries and motorhomes for you anytime!