Witness the winter gems of Tokachi – Three-day itinerary to enjoy East Hokkaido's dynamic nature Arrive at New Chitose Airport and depart from Tokachi Obihiro Airport

The trip to tour Hokkaido's winter attractions begins from the New Chitose Airport, where you will take a taxi to your first destination: the Northern Horse Park. Here, you can enjoy horseback riding and snowmobiling, and before you know it, you will feel exhilarated in the snowy landscape surrounding you.

After the exciting activities, take a train from JR Minami-Chitose Station to the Hoshino Resort Tomamu. During the cold season, the resort turns into a winter wonderland made entirely of ice. In this ice village created in the woods, you can have a surreal time hopping the domes that are shops, a cafe, and a bar, all made of ice, and enjoy the magical view of the village illuminated at night.

Start the second day by trying out various exciting snow activities. In the Hoshino Resort Tomamu, you can enjoy a snow buggy tour and thrilling rides on a snowmobile and a snow raft, as well as skiing and snowboarding. If you take a gondola to the Terrace of Frost Tree, you can see the otherworldly view of ice-covered trees shining in the light of the morning sun. After the fun activities, let's head to Tokachigawa Onsen. Stop by Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen for a relaxing soak in the rare moor hot spring. If you’re looking for some yummy fun, you can also join a cheese-making class too!

For the night, visit the Tokachigawa Onsen Hakucho Festival Sairinka. Hundreds of colorful light displays, made from materials usually used for agricultural purposes, will amaze you with a dazzling view.

On the final day of the itinerary, take a taxi and make an early morning trip to Otsu Beach in Toyokoro Town to witness nature's mystery. During the coldest months, the water of the Tokachi River freezes, and the chunks of ice flow into the Pacific Ocean and eventually wash onto the beach as shimmering, diamond-looking ice pieces, called jewelry ice. These gem-like pieces of ice shine in the sun to show numerous colors, including red, orange, yellow, and blue, fascinating visitors with a globally rare, mesmerizing sight. If you visit during the Obihiro Ice Festival, Tokachi's famous winter event, you can also see ice structures and ice candles decorating the area.

For the afternoon, make a stop at the Ban’ei Racecourse to watch the Ban'ei Tokachi, the only horse race in the world that features sleighs. The horses running as they are pulling a sleigh that weighs about one ton make a dynamic scene that will without a doubt excite anyone watching. Depart from Tokachi Obihiro Airport located close by, which will give you an opportunity to make the most out of your trip before you hop on the plane.