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HOKKAIDO PLUS
CENTRAL HOKKAIDO
Otaru & Niseko
Nostalgic port town to the world-class ski resort
Orientation
Formally called Shiribeshi Region, this area has nicest attractions both impressive coastline and countryside. From Sapporo, you will reach the romantic port town Otaru at first. The historic buildings and stone warehouses make a nostalgic atmosphere.
Heading west from Otaru, Yoichi is home to rich taste Japanese whisky. The coastal national route 229 leads to Shakotan Peninsula. Today, Niseko is one of highly renowned ski resorts in the world that provide slopes, trails and onsen with wonderful mountain views.
Top Destinations in Otaru & Niseko
Otaru
Explore the nostalgic port town near Sapporo. Otaru Canal and Sakai-machi are the best for a stroll.
Yoichi
The main joy here is tasting malt whisky at the Nikka Distillery. You can fruit picking at the orchards.
Shakotan Peninsula
Best known for both its dramatic cliffs and cobalt blue ocean, as well as fresh sea urchin.
Kutchan & Niseko
Asia’s leading ski resort sprawls over Niseko Annupuri overlooking Yotei-zan (Ezo-Fuji).
Rusutsu Resort
This leisure complex has a number of family-oriented attractions with ski slopes and an amusement park.
Kuromatsunai
Slow your pace and take the time to walk on the footpaths and Utasai Beech Forest.
Travel eBooks
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