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5 Essential Ski Holiday Activities In Hokkaido

<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">For snow sports enthusiasts&comma; Hokkaido is a wonderland&colon; the generally high quality of powder snow and numerous mountains and resorts in the region make it a popular if not essential destination for those who love to ski&comma; snowboard&comma; or enjoy winter activities&period; Snowfall commences from November and the best resorts open for business starting from December&period; There’s plenty to do and see in this charming prefecture – here are five of our favorite things to do other than skiing in Hokkaido&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong><em><b><i>A New Way to Get Around – Snow Mobiles<&sol;i><&sol;b><&sol;em><&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Besides skiing and snowboarding&comma; you can opt to take a snowmobile tour for a different take on speeding across the slopes&period; There are snowmobile trails available throughout the various premier resorts in Hokkaido&comma; and you can go solo&comma; as a couple&comma; or as a group&period; New to snowmobiles&quest; Experienced instructors are available on most premises to guide you through the provided trails and teach you how to operate the high-powered machines&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><img class&equals;"aligncenter wp-image-2541" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;incrediblemag&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2017&sol;05&sol;2100&lowbar;lyzovani-jeseniky&period;jpg" alt&equals;"5 Essential Ski Holiday Activities In Hokkaido" width&equals;"600" height&equals;"399" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong><em><b><i>For Unrestricted Views – Get in a Snowcat<&sol;i><&sol;b><&sol;em><&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">What’s a snowcat&comma; you ask&quest; It’s short for &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;snow caterpillar”&comma; a truck-sized vehicle that runs on tracks with an enclosed cab&period; These cabs are usually heated to keep you nice and toasty&comma; while gazing out the wraparound glass that make up the walls for a stunning view of the snow-covered outdoors&period; This is a great way to take photos and selfies &lpar;look ma&comma; hands free&excl;&rpar;&comma; as well as explore all that Hokkaido’s mountains have to offer&period;  During these tours&comma; you’ll be given an opportunity to check out sightseeing spots not as easily accessible to others&period; It’s something worth trying out at least once&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong><em><b><i>For an Unforgettable Experience – Ziplining<&sol;i><&sol;b><&sol;em><&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Sure&comma; ski lifts are great and all&comma; but would anything ever beat literally flying over these gorgeous snow-capped mountains&quest; Secured to a harness&comma; you’ll be able to glide over fantastic Hokkaido scenery at high speeds&comma; perfect for the adventurous and thrill-seeking&period; Before you embark on this challenge&comma; you’ll receive a basic training course from an instructor&comma; for a worry-free experience&period; Ziplining isn’t for the faint of heart&comma; but for those who love the adrenaline rush&comma; or are willing to challenge themselves&comma; or even those who want to change up their ski holiday routines a little&comma; it’s a must-try&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong><em><b><i>For the Gourmet &&num;8211&semi; Dining<&sol;i><&sol;b><&sol;em><&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Hokkaido is home to its own regional ramen style – in Sapporo&comma; rich miso is king&colon; this is where miso ramen was invented&comma; designed to warm people up from the harsh and snowy winters&period; Don’t be surprised if you find toppings like sweet corn and butter in this already decadent bowl – mix them in and indulge&period; Hokkaido is also home to some of the best crabs in the world&colon; the cold waters around the island are optimum conditions for high quality seafood&period; The best part is that you can eat like a king here for cheap – hanasaki&comma; horsehair&comma; snow&comma; and king crabs are all widely available and sold for mind-blowingly low prices&period; While we’re on the subject of seafood&comma; don’t miss all the other Hokkaido delicacies&colon; sea urchin&comma; salmon roe&comma; and scallops&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong><em><b><i>For Guaranteed Relaxation – Visit an Onsen<&sol;i><&sol;b><&sol;em><&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Freezing temperatures and nonstop action on the slopes can take their toll on the body&period; To unwind&comma; locals and tourists alike enjoy visiting onsen&comma; or hot springs&period; There are hotel spas built specifically around naturally-occurring springs in the Hokkaido area&comma; and most of them are a short shuttle ride away&period; They’re set against a backdrop of lush nature and greenery&comma; so you’ll be able to relax your mind as well as soothe your aching muscles&period; These quiet sanctuaries are a godsend if you’re in desperate need of a break from the normal hustle and bustle&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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