Hokkaido What to Pack

  Gloves, portable body warmers
by RoseAmano
 
  • Gloves, portable body warmers
      Gloves, portable body warmers
    by RoseAmano
  • Strap-on spiked treads, which work quite well
      Strap-on spiked treads, which work quite...
    by RoseAmano
  • Dressed for cold
      Dressed for cold
    by KevinMichael
  •   What to Pack
    by AndreasK
 

Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

You must keep warm and avoid icy falls in winter

by RoseAmano

Gloves, portable iron oxide type air/friction activated type body heater packs, heavy socks, hats, strap-on spike treads may be easily purchased at convenience stores or airport/train shops. To avoid slips and falls it is highly recommended to bring slip resistant winter boots or shop for them in local department stores.In Sapporo much of the pavement for pedestrians were pleasantly free of ice and snow, but park grounds such as where Snow Festival is located are not.

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Hokkaido is COLD!!

by KevinMichael

I always bring a backpack whereever I go. For winter it is really cold in Hokkaido. You need good winter clothing: a thick jacket, a hat, gloves,sunglasses (to avoid snow blindness), snow boots or shoes, and thermals if possible.

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Q:  Hi, I'm a beginner very new to skiing and will be going hokkaido from Feb 8 to 13. Me and my boyfriend plan to go skiing but not... 

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A: While I haven't been skiing in Hokkaido before, I know there is a small ski hill near Sapporo city. Unfortunately, I forgot the name. Niseko isn't too far. Some people... 

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