Sapporo: ski days, city nights

For first turns and practice with children, consider Olympia’s larger choice of beginner courses. Highland also has the beginner Natural run, but choose your lesson meeting point before committing to a long descent.

Keio Plaza suits a Sapporo Station base; Prince adds a guest-only onsen. Both are official winter Big Runs stops rather than ski-in/ski-out hotels. Plan breakfast and luggage around the gathering time.

Sapporo Station base

Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo

For station-area travel and a room with space to unwind.

Base

Sapporo Station base

Slope access

Reserved bus to Teine; the hotel is not on the slopes.

Rooms

Photos show Premier Large Twin, 33.2㎡ for 1–2 guests. Lounge access depends on the room and booking plan.

Baths & facilities

In-room bathroom; this is not presented as an onsen hotel. Check separate pool and gym conditions.

Winter transport

Big Runs 4401 departs 08:20, arriving Olympia 09:25 and Highland 09:35. Gather 10 minutes before departure.

Breakfast, lounge access and cancellation terms follow your plan. Check that breakfast works with an early ski-bus departure.

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City room & guest-only onsen

Sapporo Prince Hotel

For a ski day followed by Sapporo nightlife and a shared hot spring.

Base

City room & guest-only onsen

Slope access

Big Runs must be booked separately; it is not the hotel’s Sapporo Station shuttle.

Rooms

Photos show Club Twin, 42㎡ for 1–4 guests. Check club-floor lounge terms.

Baths & facilities

The shared onsen is guest-only with a separate charge; distinguish it from your room bathroom.

Winter transport

Big Runs 4401 leaves the hotel at 08:35, arriving Olympia 09:25 and Highland 09:35. Gather 10 minutes early.

The official adult bath charge is ¥1,000 per night. Ask about tattoo restrictions, children, shared beds and included meals.

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Hot Cafe 1023 provides a mountain break. Back in the city, Prince’s onsen is only for hotel guests. For a trip based at a hot-spring inn instead, compare the existing Jozankei guide.

01 / ONSEN

Sapporo Prince Hotel Onsen

Shared indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths for Sapporo Prince Hotel guests. Check the separate admission charge and visiting hours with your room plan.

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02 / FOOD

Hot Cafe 1023

Take a break near the Highland Summit Express top station, with views towards the city and Ishikari Bay. Check snack-service days and the journey down before stopping.

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Big Runs is planned for 2026-12-05–2027-03-28. Normally book by 18:00 ten days ahead. The page also mentions bookings until 09:00 two days ahead when seats remain; confirm that exception with the booking desk. Online booking is expected from mid-October.