Yoichi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

If you have the chance, you must come to Hokkaido for skiing once

The skiing skills that have been dormant for three years have finally come in handy again. The main purpose of coming to Japan is to ski. Originally, Hakuba was scheduled, but it was temporarily cancelled the day before because it was heard that there was almost no snow in Hakuba. I thought I could only stay in Tokyo because it's not very realistic for more than 20 people to book anything at the last minute. But unexpectedly, with the joint efforts of everyone, a trip to Hokkaido was arranged at the last minute. It's a good thing we went! This is my first time skiing in Japan, which is really different from skiing in Beijing. The key is that the powder snow allows me to ski without any psychological burden; three years ago in Chongli, I was always cautious about the ice. Mainly because I had a big fall at that time, I was a bit scared. In short, skiing in Chongli is like eating shaved ice, while skiing in Hokkaido is like eating silky and dense ice cream. ⛷️Kiroro: Not many people (probably because it's not the weekend), there are 7-8 ski trails open. Both the pressed and unpressed black trails are worth a try, very exciting! The intermediate trail is suitable for practicing carbine. Most of the ski trails seem to close at 3:30. Lunch went to the cafeteria lumiere, with many choices and good ingredients! Highly recommended! 🏨A-Brand Hotel: It's a castle! It's a hot golf club in summer. It's less popular in winter, so it can accommodate more than 20 of us. There are four or five floors in total (the 5th floor is a 180°C glass-enclosed circular loft room. It's beautiful and cold). Because there are few people in winter, the heating supply is not enough, and there is no special person to make breakfast. The hotel facilities are not new. Except for the quilt being a bit small and the heating not being large enough, everything else is okay. The hotel is about 30 minutes from the ski resort. There is a special car and meals are included. The most important thing is that it is economical. It's already very satisfying to be able to find such a place where everyone can move freely for temporary arrangements. Everything that should be there is there! It's a choice, especially when many hotels in Hokkaido are full and expensive. Once again, I marvel at the feel of the powder snow! I skied for three days in a row and felt it was not enough!

Nikka Whisky Distillery Hokkaido

#wecreate For all the whisky lovers, you will be thrilled to know that there is a Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido, Yoichi. You can take a train from Sapporo and alight at at Yoichi Station, which is just 5 minutes away from the Distillery. You can tour around the Distillery and it is free to enter. In the Distillery, there is a museum where you learn more about the story Nikka Whisky and how their Whisky is produced. You can also see crates and barrel of their Whisky and how their packaging and designs of their Whisky has changed along the years. Do stay after you're done touring the Distillery, for a small price you can sample different types of their Nikka Whisky. Overall, a great experience and lovely time at Nikka Whisky Distillery and we would recommend this place to others too.

Nikka distillery has a branch in Yoichi area. This is about 6 min walk from the Yoichi station and very convenient with public transportation. The upside of this distillery is that you can visit with a guided tour (Japanese only and with pre appointment) or a self guided tour at any time of the day. The tour is user friendly and the hospitality is generous. Here you taste a few of their classic whisky without any obligations. #GiveThanks

kiroro ski resort

kiroro ski resort is perfect for beginners skiers. You can rent all the gear or wear you need inside the resort. There are skiing paths for both beginners or experienced skiers. Beginners are recommended to join academy to enjoy the skiing experience.#hokkaido

Experience the joy of skiing at the Joy Ski Hotel: The excellent skiing experience cannot be overshadowed by the shortcomings

Let's talk about the shortcomings first: 🚩The room we booked this time is larger than the last time, but the floor is lower. The activities that start at 8:30 in the morning (often dancing) can be heard very clearly, and sometimes there is a bit of resonance, which has some impact on children with regular routines. Our child is still in the first grade and usually goes to bed at eight o'clock. 🚩The level of coaches this time is uneven. Although we met an older British coach who was very responsible, and a British coach named Michael (who looks like Ed Sheeran), it was not bad! But other young coaches are a bit casual, basically just let you practice yourself. Now let's talk about the advantages: 🚩The price of this season is already cheaper than when we went last time. A friend said that the most cost-effective is to book a one-week ClubMed package including airfare. And this season, the business hours of Sahoro Village have been extended to April 10 this year, unlike last summer when it was not open. 🚩As a ski hotel, it is really recommended for people who like skiing! According to your skiing rhythm, if you miss lunch, there is a late lunch option, if you miss this time, the crepes at the bar are also a good choice. For those of us who are not so keen on skiing, apart from classes, we might feel a bit bored. 🚩The hotel is very friendly to children, especially those who like attention. As soon as my older brother arrived at the hotel, the front desk GO shouted: 'xxx is back!' Everyone knows him, and everyone will ask him how long he plans to stay here this time. The experience is really great! 👏🥳

If you have the chance, you must come to Hokkaido for skiing once

The skiing skills that have been dormant for three years have finally come in handy again. The main purpose of coming to Japan is to ski. Originally, Hakuba was scheduled, but it was temporarily cancelled the day before because it was heard that there was almost no snow in Hakuba. I thought I could only stay in Tokyo because it's not very realistic for more than 20 people to book anything at the last minute. But unexpectedly, with the joint efforts of everyone, a trip to Hokkaido was arranged at the last minute. It's a good thing we went! This is my first time skiing in Japan, which is really different from skiing in Beijing. The key is that the powder snow allows me to ski without any psychological burden; three years ago in Chongli, I was always cautious about the ice. Mainly because I had a big fall at that time, I was a bit scared. In short, skiing in Chongli is like eating shaved ice, while skiing in Hokkaido is like eating silky and dense ice cream. ⛷️Kiroro: Not many people (probably because it's not the weekend), there are 7-8 ski trails open. Both the pressed and unpressed black trails are worth a try, very exciting! The intermediate trail is suitable for practicing carbine. Most of the ski trails seem to close at 3:30. Lunch went to the cafeteria lumiere, with many choices and good ingredients! Highly recommended! 🏨A-Brand Hotel: It's a castle! It's a hot golf club in summer. It's less popular in winter, so it can accommodate more than 20 of us. There are four or five floors in total (the 5th floor is a 180°C glass-enclosed circular loft room. It's beautiful and cold). Because there are few people in winter, the heating supply is not enough, and there is no special person to make breakfast. The hotel facilities are not new. Except for the quilt being a bit small and the heating not being large enough, everything else is okay. The hotel is about 30 minutes from the ski resort. There is a special car and meals are included. The most important thing is that it is economical. It's already very satisfying to be able to find such a place where everyone can move freely for temporary arrangements. Everything that should be there is there! It's a choice, especially when many hotels in Hokkaido are full and expensive. Once again, I marvel at the feel of the powder snow! I skied for three days in a row and felt it was not enough!

Skiing! Come to Hokkaido!!!

⛷Skiing Season⛷ ✉️Hokkaido's skiing has always been loved by ski enthusiasts. Xilele Ski Resort has natural skiing advantages. It has super quality powder snow in the world, suitable for skiing beginners and deep enthusiasts. The 160-day super-long ski season allows you to enjoy the fun of spring skiing. 🏂Eye-catching ¹: Excellent location, convenient transportation Xilele Ski Resort is in an excellent location and has a shuttle bus to and from, the transportation is very convenient. ²: Abundant snowfall, thick snow layer Here you have white powder snow, abundant snowfall, thick snow layer, allowing you to enjoy the fun of skiing. ³: 160-day super-long ski season This is the best season for skiing in the year, and it is also the most distinctive place of Xilele Ski Resort. You can enjoy the fun of skiing here, and the ski season lasts for 160 days, allowing you to have fun. ⁴: Suitable for spring skiing The powder snow quality of Xilele Ski Resort is very high, very suitable for spring skiing. Here, you can enjoy the softness and comfort of the powder snow, and at the same time avoid the crowded summer ski resorts. ⁵: Authentic and simple cultural experience Xilele Ski Resort is not only a ski resort, but also a place full of rich cultural atmosphere. You can stay in a ski resort here and experience the traditional culture and food of Hokkaido. ⁶: Suitable for family outings Xilele Ski Resort is not only suitable for ski enthusiasts, but also very suitable for family outings. You can enjoy the fun of skiing and hot springs here, and you can also taste fresh Hokkaido food. 🏂Super large snow field 💎A total of 23 snow trails, with a total length of 30KM 💎The longest is 4050 meters, with a drop of 660 meters 8 beginner snow trails, 6 intermediate snow trails, 9 advanced snow trails ⚙️There are also 11 cable cars ·Taste authentic Japanese sake, explore Hokkaido's wineries ·Enjoy the relaxation of Hokkaido's Japanese hot spring baths ·Taste French-Japanese fusion cuisine, taste unique Japanese flavors ·Explore the coastal town of Otaru, feel the romantic style of Hokkaido ·Play snow sports in the paradise of powder snow, release as much as you want ⛷Winter limited activities are coming⛷ Skiing, snowman building and Mini curling, ... waiting for you to experience Zobu ball, hot springs, spa sauna and fitness yoga, ..., let you enjoy the colorful fun in winter There are also activities such as snow hiking and meditation...