Temperature and Clothing
Winter in Hokkaido is from December to March.
Temperatures drop below freezing and it is very cold, with dozens of centimeters of snow piling up overnight.
Please wear gloves, scarves, and other warm clothing.
Niseko Ski Resort
Yotei, and is famous for its powder snow.
Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing can be enjoyed.
![Hokkaido - Niseko Ski Resort](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/niseko-ski-1-1024x674.jpg)
![Hokkaido - Niseko Ski Resort](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/niseko-ski2-1024x664.jpg)
Sapporo Snow Festival
This is a famous festival representing Hokkaido.
Numerous snow sculptures made of snow are displayed in Odori Park.
At night, it is illuminated, creating a fantastic sight.
![Sapporo Snow Festival - Snow Catsle](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sapporo-snow-festival-1024x682.jpg)
![Sapporo Snow Festival - Ice Art](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sapporo-snow-festival2-1024x682.jpg)
![Sapporo Snow Festival - Lighted Up Tree](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sapporo-snow-festival3-1024x682.jpg)
![Sapporo Snow Festival - Lighted Up Snow Art](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sapporo-snow-festival4-1024x682.jpg)
Otsu Coast Jewelry Ice Cream
Jewelry ice is a beautiful clear ice like crystal.
It is a mysterious natural phenomenon created by the Tokachi River as ice flows into the Pacific Ocean and washes up on the shore.
![Hokkaido Jewelry Ice](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/jewelry-ice-1024x682.jpg)
![Hokkaido Jewelry Ice](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/jewelry-ice2-1024x682.jpg)
Lake Shikotsuko Hyobaku Festival
This winter festival features a variety of objects made of frozen lake water from Lake Shikotsu by sprinklers.
At night, it is illuminated with colorful illuminations, creating a fantastic world.
There are also many hot springs around.
![Hokkaido - Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/lake-shikotsu-ice-festival-1024x681.jpg)
![Hokkaido - Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/lake-shikotsu-ice-festival2-1024x683.jpg)
Otaru Snow Light Path
This is a very romantic and fantastic event usually held in February.
Candlelight gently illuminates the emotional streets and port town.
![Hokkaido - Otaru Snow Light Path](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/otaru-snow-light-path-1024x681.jpg)
![Hokkaido - Otaru Snow Light Path](https://blog.plat-clover.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/otaru-snow-light-path2-1024x680.jpg)