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The Snowiest Place in Japan (Hokkaido)



The Snowiest Place in Japan (Hokkaido)

In this travel documentary we explore Japan’s northern frontier — from the city of Sapporo to the island’s volcanic landscapes and legendary powder snow.

We begin in Sapporo, visiting Odori Park, the Sapporo TV Tower, Sapporo Clock Tower, the Red Brick Government Building, Hokkaido University, and the nightlife district of Susukino. Along the way we experience the Sapporo Snow Festival, ride the Mount Moiwa Ropeway, and try local food at Nijo Market, Ramen Alley, the Sapporo Beer Museum, and Shiroi Koibito Park.

Next we head to the historic port city of Otaru, known for the Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, the Otaru Music Box Museum, and views from Mount Tengu.

Then it’s time for Japow powder skiing at Rusutsu Resort, with views of Mount Yotei.

Beyond the cities, Hokkaido reveals its dramatic nature at Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Mount Usu, followed by the hot spring town of Noboribetsu, home to Jigokudani (Hell Valley), the Bear Park, and Marine Park Nixe.

We also visit Shiraoi’s Upopoy Ainu Museum to learn about Hokkaido’s indigenous culture, and finish in the port city of Muroran, overlooking the Pacific Ocean from Cape Chikyu and the Hakucho Bridge.

From deep snow and skiing to volcanoes, seafood, and history — Hokkaido is one of Japan’s most fascinating regions.

44 Comments

  2. @fuujinmugen

    Interesting, thank you for sharing 👍

    I visited Hokkaido in 2009,
    stayed in a Ryokan near Lake Akan.
    Ver beautiful place.

  11. @adstix

    You can always count on CoolVision for the quality and not quantity of his videos 👌

  15. @kelsey_roy

    12:50 Sapporo the second snowiest major city in the world? What would be the first? St Petersburg? Montreal? I’m too lazy to GPT.

  16. @ariq94

    ive been going to Japan every year, was abt to plan for this year's trip for Hokkaido, just in time for this video!

  17. @elninokodak9995

    wow you actually touched on Ainu people 🙂 When I think Hokkaido I always think of Ainu and you delivered with this one!

  22. @edc.3761

    The snowiest place is japan is Aomori City in Northern Honshu. In fact, it is consistently ranked as the snowiest city in the world.

  24. @MCoconut97

    Slava, you do some of the best Geography documentaries on Youtube!
    It feels like being taken on an adventure any time!

  28. @daishascrochet

    9:09 I live in Saskatchewan Canada. The university of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon has cows that stay on the property. The university is located completely in the city, thousands of people drive by the cows daily when they’re out grazing in the summer. In winter they’re inside their barn

  31. @MikeArthur2

    That time when you are Bored and Boom The Legend Drops a Video. Now i have got what to watch on youtube after 2 months

  37. @antonvorontsov4731

    Thank you Slava! I've been thinking about going to the northern parts of Japan for a while, and I guess that video is a sign that I need to finally commit to doing so

  39. @townbytown

    Hello from Vienna, my friend !  Amazing impressions in your Video. Many greetings from my hometown good old VIENNA (AUSTRIA, EUROPE) 🇦🇹🍰 "Town by Town" 🎬 🎡🎩

  44. @RussellEaton1978

    Slava, your videos are powerful. The time spent editing is appreciated. The time and effort you put into each video continues to impress. Thanks!