🌨️ Hokkaido | Wild and Majestic Hokuou Village 🐎

Having visited Japan multiple times, I'm no stranger to the popular tourist spots like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hokkaido. But it's when you venture into the central region and delve into the Northern Alps that you feel like you've opened up an even broader world. ❄️ Considering some friends are already planning their winter skiing trips, as one of Japan's top ski resorts, the Hokuou region in the Northern Alps is highly recommended to everyone. Save this guide before you set off! 📍 Hokuou Valley The Hokuou Valley boasts the finest powder snow in the country, with 10 resorts gathered here and over 200 ski slopes. One pass gives you access to them all, truly a ski paradise. 📍 Hokuou Happo-One A hiking haven, breathtakingly beautiful, especially during the current red leaf season 🍁. In winter, it's Japan's largest ski area—no reason not to rush there! 📍 Happo Pond Among the top attractions of the Northern Alps, Happo Pond definitely has its place, with beautiful scenery in all seasons. On clear days, you can see the reflection of the "Hokuou Sanpou" (White Horse Three Peaks) in the pond. 📍 Tsugaike Nature Garden The most beautiful in autumn, walking through the golden cotton grass hiking trail, it's only 5.5 kilometers and can be completed in 3.5 hours. You can experience the beautiful snow valley up close and the majestic Northern Alps. #JapanOffTheBeatenPath #HokuouSkiing #NaganoHokuouVillage #JapaneseSkiResorts #HoshinoResort