Place to visit
SNOW CRUISE ONZE, Japan: what it is and when to go
SNOW CRUISE ONZE is a ski resort (スノークルーズオーンズ) in Japan (Otaru). Interests: Nature and Snow. The best time to visit is February, April to May and October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski resort · Nature, Snow
- Local name
- スノークルーズオーンズ
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February, April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 62 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.14391, 141.12767
What it is and where
SNOW CRUISE ONZE is a ski resort (スノークルーズオーンズ) in Japan (Otaru). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Otaru, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.14391, 141.12767; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 62 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Snow places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit SNOW CRUISE ONZE is February, April to May and October.
- JanPossible9:09
- FebBest time10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:29
- JunPossible15:10
- JulPossible14:53
- AugPossible13:46
- SepPossible12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
| Snow | February | November to January and March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: SNOW CRUISE ONZE has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount TenguMountain in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan3.8 km
- Mount HarukaMountain in Hokkaido, Japan3.9 km
- Mt. OkuteineSummit6.6 km
- Asarigawaonsen Ski ResortSki resort8.3 km
- Sapporo TeineSki resort and amusement park in Teine-ku, Sapporo, Japan8.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Nature
- Mount Fuji: volcano in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan
- Itsukushima Shrine: Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
- Tokyo Bay: bay in Japan
- Mount Asama: volcano on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures in Japan
- Sakurajima: volcano and island located in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan
- Mount Aso: volcano in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is SNOW CRUISE ONZE?
It is a ski resort (スノークルーズオーンズ in the local language) in Japan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit SNOW CRUISE ONZE?
February, April to May and October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49.
How do you get to SNOW CRUISE ONZE?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 62 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Tengu, Mount Haruka, Mt. Okuteine. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Otaru21 places to see in and around Otaru, Japan: Ishikari Bay, Otaru City General Museum, Yoichi-dake. Best time: February, April to May and October.
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Mount Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about SNOW CRUISE ONZE on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.