[Hokkaido] Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Day Trip
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Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort is one of Hokkaido, Japan's most famous ski resorts. It has an altitude of 1,100 meters, with a vertical drop of 470 meters between the summit and the base. The ski resort has two gondola lifts and three chair lifts. The ski season lasts for six months, from November to May of the following year. During peak season, the snowfall is nearly 4 meters, and the snow quality is excellent, known for its powder snow. Ski trail conditions: There are a total of 7 ski trails, including 2 beginner trails, 3 intermediate trails, and 2 advanced trails, suitable for skiers of all levels. Beginner trails such as the Forest Course and Märchen Course can be up to 3.6 kilometers long with gentle slopes and an average gradient of 8°; intermediate trails such as the Woody Course and Swing Course offer moderate difficulty, allowing skiers to experience different gliding pleasures; advanced trails such as the Echo Course and Downhill Course have steeper slopes, with the Downhill Course having a maximum g