TL;DR
Sapporo is the entry point to many of the greatest ski resort in Hokkaido, however, did you know that the city itself has some incredible ski areas which are well worth a visit on your way through. Check out the best ski resort in Sapporo with our detailed list of each resort, who its best for and h
Last updated: February 2024Sapporo is the entry point to many of the greatest ski resort in Hokkaido, however, did you know that the city itself has some incredible ski areas which are well worth a visit on your way through. Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and is home to more than 2 million residents plus the city if one of the snowiest cities on the planet with an average 4.5m or 190 inches of snow each winter season. This means the ski resorts and ski areas in Sapporo all get blanketed with incredible snowfall too and because most of the international traffic is heading further into the mountains, those looking for a quick powder fix will find it at one of the top ski resorts in Sapporo.
A map showing the proximity of the best ski resorts in Sapporo to downtown Sapporo City. Sapporo Teine Ski Resort
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Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
