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Ace JTB Seasons of Japan [Delicious! Smile Hokkaido Campaign]
Winter Special Fair Campaign duration01.SEP.2009[Tue]   31.MAR.2010[Wed]Link:Autumn Special Fair page
JTB Seasons of Japan and Forests of Hokkaido JTB participates in the protection of Hokkaido’s natural environment through the Seasons of Japan campaign. JTB will contribute a part of the proceeds from promotions with the ‘Thank You Price’ marked on the right towards ‘Hokkaido Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for forest sustainability’, a forest improvement project.  THANK YOU PRICE 390yenAttention ・Delicious! Smile Hokkaido campaign are available only for applicants with reservations of one night at least. ・Some plans are applicable only to reservations in advance. ・For more details about plans and reservations, kindly refer to BFH TOURS. ・Some plans will not be available when applicants have reached capacity.
HAPPY POINT! Exclusive for customers with applications for Ace JTB products, Seasons of Japan, Hokkaido HandbookA handbook that you can utilize for the ‘Enjoyment’ of various regions of Hokkaido! Each group gets to
receive one handbook. ●Cut-out coupons attached● ※Cover page design may differ. Using Seasons of Japan coupons Promotions with this mark can only be enjoyed with the coupons included in ‘Seasons of Japan, Hokkaido Handbook’.'Seasons of Japan, Hokkaido Handbook' including the coupons would be exchanged for the voucher of your accommodaiton at the JTB airport desk in Hokkaido.

HAPPY POINT! Breathtaking beauty, A date with the northern night. ACE JTB offers you a romantic night at Sapporo and Hakodate.

FREE by coupon Sapporo&Hakotate

Indulge in the beautiful 360 degrees panorama spread before you in the 160m tall ‘JR Tower observation deck T38’ in Sapporo. As for Hakodate, take a ropeway up to the top of Mount Hakodate. With glittering lights of the streets and harbor spread before your eyes, you will feel as if time has stopped for this beautiful scene.

Directly linked to JR Sapporo station: JR Tower Observation Deck, ‘T38 (Tower Three Eight)’
01.12.2009 (Tue) - 28.02.2010 (Sun)〈90days〉
〔Time〕10:00-23:00 (reception ends at 22:30)
Mt Hakodate Ropeway
Sat and Sun from 1st - 25th Dec 2009
(Every Day from 19th - 25th Dec)

〈11days〉〔Time〕10:00 - 21:00 (Last departure for mountain top: 20:50)(About 3 min for one way trip.Ropeway runs every 10 min)
  1. ※ Please be aware that there will be no refunds if facilities are closed due to bad weather conditions and regulatory inspections.
  2. ※ Waiting time might increase during peak hours due to large crowds.

HAPPY POINT! 7 Major Winter Festivals of Eastern Hokkaido

Kawayu Onsen
Diamond Dust Party  Diamond Dust in KAWAYU
  • 〔Duration〕16th Jan (Sat) - 28th Feb (Sun) 2010
  • 〔Time〕21:00 - 21:30 (May be cancelled due to poor weather conditions)
  • 〔Venue〕Yunokawa Enchi

An event that recreates phenomenon of ‘Diamond Dust’, a crystallization of water particles in air. Why not take a walk in Yunokawa Enchi, the center of the hot spring town and enter a world of fantasy illuminated by 20,000 lights.

Enjoy
 Experience the creation of Diamond Dust!
Lake Abashiri
Discover the new continent of the north!
That’s Abashiri
  • 〔Duration〕30th Jan (Sat) - 7th Mar (Sun) 2010
  • 〔Time〕19:00 - 21:00 ※ Not applicable for daytime hours (9:00~16:30)
  • 〔Venue〕Special Event Venue on Abashiri Lake

The frozen surface of Lake Abashiri transforms into a land of fun. Get to enjoy snow mobile and four-wheeled buggy on this field of ice.

Enjoy
 Drift ice sweet (1 small bag per person) and hot milk (1 cup per person)
Lake Shikaribetsu
Shikaribetsu-ko Kotan
  • 〔Duration〕20th Jan (Wed) - 31st Mar (Wed) 2010
  • 〔Time〕Weekdays: 20:00~22:00、Weekends,
    public holidays:10:00~14:00・20:00~22:00
  • 〔Venue〕Events space on Lake Shikaribetsu

Check out the ice and snow ‘kotan’ or village that appears upon the frozen Lake Shikaribetsu. There are various buildings made from ice, including an ice bar and an ice chapel. You can even experience an outdoor hot springs on ice!

Enjoy
 Drink at the ice bar (1 drink per person)
Tokachigawa Onsen
Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival ‘Sairinka’
  • 〔Duration〕23rd Jan (Sat) - 28th Feb (Sun) 2010
  • 〔Time〕19:00 - 21:00
  • 〔Venue〕Tokachigaoka Park (Hanakku Square)

Numerous triangular objects of art will line the field of snow and light up the night, creating a beautiful fantasy forest. Be enchanted by a fantastic world filled with lights and music.

Enjoy
 Experience snow rafting! (limited to once per person)
Sounkyo Onsen
Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival
  • 〔Duration〕23rd Jan (Sat) - 28th Mar (Sun) 2010
  • 〔Time〕9:00 - 22:00
  • 〔Venue〕Sounkyo Onsen Event Space
  • 6th Feb (Sat) is JTB Day!
    Opening of special events including fireworks and local sake!

The night is lit up in a kaleidoscope of fantastical colors and transformed into a world of silver ice carvings.

Enjoy
 Sweet sake or hot milk (1 cup per person)
Utoro Onsen
Aurora Fantasy
  • 〔Duration〕5th Feb (Fri) - 21st Mar (Sun) 2010
  • 〔Time〕20:00 - 20:20
  • 〔Venue〕Oronko Rock Event Space
  • *Admission fee (300yen) not included in tour.

A major event in winter Shiretoko that recreates the aurora that appeared in 1958. Experience the fantasy world of laser lights accompanied by music.

Enjoy
 Self-heating pads (1 per person) and hot drink (1 cup per person)
Lake Akan
Lake Akan Ice Festival
  • 〔Duration〕23rd Jan (Sat) - 22nd Mar (Mon) 2010
  • 〔Time〕19:30 - 20:15
  • 〔Venue〕Lake Akan Event Space

Using the frozen Lake Akan as the stage, check out the various exciting events including night cruising on the lake and the fire ceremony. The fireworks upon the frozen lake must not be missed too.

Enjoy
 Self-heating pads (1 per person) and hot drink (1 cup per person)

Play to your heart's content in a winter wonderlamd!!

Only found in this Northern country!
Let’s travel to the ends of this snowfield!!

Why not try out a unique winter experience with snowboarding and skiing?
What about an exciting snow tractor experience?
Feel the beauty of nature during Hokkaido’s winter season.

Duration: 9th Jan (Sat) - 28th Mar (Sun) 2010
during weekends and public holidays (Available on dates stated)

KIRORO
Kiroro Snow World

Travel to scenic spots in a snow tractor.
Runs 5 services per day, seating for 8 passengers.

  • (Schedule) 10:00 depart, 11:00 depart, 13:00 depart 14:00 depart, 15:00 depart
  • (Time needed) Approximately 1 hour
MOIWA
Mount Moiwa

Switch to the snow tractor after reaching the mountaintop on the ropeway.  Sleds pulled by snow tractors and micro-buses are the two forms of transport available.

  • (Duration) Connects from the ropeway
  • (The ropeway starts at 11:00~, and departs every 20 minutes)
  • (Time needed) approximately 5 minutes
KOKUSAI
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort

Take a ride on a snow tractor and cruise within the forest at the base of the mountain. Runs 5 services per day, seating available for 8 passengers.

  • (Duration) 10:00 depart, 11:00 depart, 13:00 depart 14:00 depart, 15:00 depart
  • (Time needed) Approximately 30 minutes
A wonderland od snow and fun

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Snow Park

Easy access from Jozankei too. A playground is prepared where children can safely play in the snow.

  • 〔Opening hours〕10:00-16:00(scheduled)

Sapporo Teine Kids Park

A snow escalator where you can hop on without taking off your skis. Let’s enjoy playing on sleds and air tubes.

  • 〔Opening hours〕10:00-16:00(scheduled)

Kiroro Snow World Snow Park

Check out the gentle slopes available for beginners and children. A special arena has been set aside for families to play on sleds in a safe environment.

  • 〔Opening hours〕9:00-16:00(scheduled)

Kitahiroshima Classe Hotel Snow Kidsland

A resort-like ‘Snow Kidsland’ that allows your kids to play in the snow. After an enjoyable time in the snow, warm yourself up in the hotspring!

  • 〔Opening hours〕9:00-16:00(scheduled)

How to access
Free bus service from JR Kitahiroshima Station (10min travel time)

Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park Takino Snow World

Let’s spend a wonderful day with your family, making cute snowmen and sliding on air tubes!

  • 〔Opening hours〕9:00-16:00(scheduled)

How to access
Local bus in operation from subway Makomanai Station (30 min travel time)

Access bus in operation
  1. ● No boarding of buses other than those indicated in the timeslots here. Kindly fax to your hotel one day before departure to indicate your desired departure time. Please confirm at the front desk.
  2. ● Depending on the number of passengers, the type of transport may be a taxi or a micro-bus.
  3. ● Arrival may be late due to snow and road conditions.
  4. ● Buses will leave on the dot at departure time. Please arrange for your own transport at your expense if you missed the bus.
  5. ● Seating arrangement on first come first served basis.
Within Sapporo city/ Hotels available for boarding and alighting
■Renaissance Sapporo Hotel
■Novotel Sapporo
■Art Hotels Sapporo
■Sapporo Tokyu Inn
■Sapporo Tobu Hotel
■Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
■Sapporo Grand Hotel
■Hotel New Otani Sapporo
■Hotel Monterey Sapporo
■Sapporo Prince Hotel Tower
■Hotel Sunroute New Sapporo
■Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
■Sapporo Korakuen Hotel
■Sapporo Aspen Hotel
■Ramada Hotel Sapporo
■JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo
■Chisun Grand Sapporo

※ Dates and time of operation may change or be cancelled without notice due to bad weather or heavy snowfall.
※ The free usage of equipments in ‘A wonderland of SNOW and fun’ may change in different venues. Kindly refer to ‘Seasons of Japan, Hokkaido Handbook’ for details.

Facilities in accommodation - Special menu of the seasons

This autumn and winter, get to enjoy special menu filled with the best seasonal produce provided by the 63 hotels spread over the whole of Hokkaido! No extra charges. Please take note that marks with this Autumn menuWinter menu on the pamphlet indicate participating outlets!

Autumn's menu・・・Autumn's menu Winter's menu・・・Winter's menu

Jozankei・Noboribetsu


Furano・Shirogane Onsen・Sounkyo


Niseko・Yunokawa Onsen・Ohnuma


Wakkanai・Monbetsu・Utoro


Shikaribetsu Kohan Onsen・Karikachi Kogen・Tokachigawa Onsen


Kawayu Onsen・Akan Kohan・Onneyu・Abashiri



※All images of the food shown here are examples of garnishing. Garnishing and utensils used may change.
※ The contents of the special menu will change for similar hotel stay of 2 nights and above.
※ Published images here are simply examples of the finished dish. Serving amount and utensils may change. ※ For more than 2 nights stay at the same hotel, the contents of the special menu will different.

Other participating outlets and menu

■【Otaru】Ginrinsou
Autumn's menuSaute scallops and leeks in butter
Winter's menu‘Kita akari’ potato and salmon in Japanese-styled pot-au-feu
■【Niseko(Konbu Onsen)】Hotel Ashiri Niseko
Autumn's menu Lily bulb from Makkari in steamed bun※ No designated winter menu
■【Jozankei】Jozankei Grand Hotel Zuien
Autumn's menuDried salmon in wine
Winter's menuFlounder in carpaccio
■【Jozankei】Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel Milione
Autumn's menu‘Inka no mezame’ potato butter bun
Winter's menuCodfish in miso siew mai
■【Jozankei】Hotel Shikanoyu
Autumn's menu Grilled autumn salmon sushi
Winter's menuDeep fried codfish with steamed turnip
■【Noboribetsu】Hotel Yumoto Noboribetsu
Autumn's menuAutumn vegetables and shishamo fish tempura
Winter's menuSalmon steak with Hokkaido’s vegetables on the side
■【Noboribetsu】Daiichi Takimotokan
Autumn's menuScallop ‘Onini kanobo’ dressed in thick sauce
Winter's menuRuibe salmon with salmon roe
■【Lake Toya】Toya Kanko Hotel
Autumn's menu Taste and compare Hokkaido’s potatoes (4 kinds)
Winter's menuMackerel cheese roll
■【Lake Toya】Toya Sansui Hotel Kafu
Autumn's menu‘Yose’ hotpot with autumn salmon in miso
Winter's menuSPF pork from Toyoura in ‘Sekka’ hotpot
■【Yunokawa Onsen】Hanabishi Hotel
Autumn's menu Homemade salmon roe
Winter's menu‘Inka no mezame’ potato soup
■【Yunokawa Onsen】Yunokawa Grand Hotel
Autumn's menu‘Chanchan’ styled sauted seafood
Winter's menu‘Gagomeseiro’ steamed codfish
■【Yunokawa Onsen】Heiseikan Shiosaitei(Main building / Dinner in private room only)
Autumn's menuWinter's menuGrilled squid
■【Sounkyo】Sounkyo Kanko Hotel
Autumn's menuShibetsu’s Suffolk lamb, grilled or shabu shabu style※ Choice of menu not available
Winter's menuHokkaido’s seafood teppanyaki
■【Sounkyo】Sounkyo Choyotei
Autumn's menuPumpkin and ‘kasube’ stingray in special saute
Winter's menuMonkfish and cabbage baked in ceramic pot
■【Sounkyo】Sounkyo Onsen Choyo Resort Hotel
Autumn's menuWinter's menu ‘Kita akari’ potato gratin and ‘keikoku miton’ pork
■【Sounkyo】Hotel Taisetsu
Autumn's menuLocally grown mushroom in hotpot
Winter's menu‘Keikoku’ flavored pork from Kamikawa in shabu shabu
■【Tenninkyo】Tenninkaku
Autumn's menuMushroom hotpot from the hometown of mushrooms, Aibetsu
Winter's menuSharkfin soup with Biei’s lily bulb and potatoes
■【Furano】Hotel Bell Hills(Only for overnight stay with 2 meals)
Autumn's menuHomemade soba
Winter's menuCheese fondue with special bread made from our homegrown wheat
■【Shikaribetsu Kohan Onsen】Shikarebetsu Kohan Onsen Hotel Fusui
Autumn's menuHandmade ‘Shikaoi’ soba
Winter's menuTokachi pork shabu
■【Kawayu Onsen】Grand Hotel Alex Kawayu
Autumn's menuWinter's menuOysters from Akkeshi deep fried in beancurd
■【Lake Saroma】Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort
Autumn's menuWinter's menua la carte seasonal crab
■【Abashiri Kohan】Hokuten no Oka Lake Abashiri Tsuruga resort (Konoza)
Autumn's menuScallops from Okhotsk mixed with ‘Wasabi’
Winter's menua la carte French styled pink salmon
■【Utoro】Shiretoko Grand Hotel Kitakobushi
Autumn's menuWinter's menuDeluxe salmon roe
■【Utoro】Hotel Shiretoko
Autumn's menuGrilled mackerel from Okhotsk Sea
Winter's menuHealthy Shiretoko pork and vegetables stewed ceramic pot
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