If you’ve caught the Thai rom-com hit movie One Day, you would remember its picturesque setting of gorgeous snow-covered mountains (click below to view the trailer). And if you (like us) wondered where the beautiful wintry resort used as the backdrop for the movie is located at, we’re excited to share with you that we’ve found out more!
The name of the place is KIRORO Resort – it’s located in the quaint village of Akaigawa in Hokkaido and is the first ski resort in Japan by Property Perfect PLC to offer an unforgettable winter holiday experience with world-class hospitality and services. We looked it up and here are 10 reasons (click through the gallery below) why we think it’s worth planning a holiday there soon!
Text : Sean Tan / Photos: KIRORO Resort
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The undeniable beauty of the powdery Hokkaido mountains will make you feel all romantic. Recreate your own romantic scenes in the movie (we love this scene in the screencap above) and remember to take lots of photos for memories.
There’s one scene in the movie where the two protagonists ringed the famous Lover’s Sanctuary Bell. Situated under a stone arch, the bell is said to bring love luck and fortune to all those who ring it. There’s no reason not to try it out when you are there!
In KIRORO, the winter valleys are the snowiest on Earth. The mountains are renowned for regular snowfall, accumulating vast amounts of light and dry powder snow at an average of 21 meters, during a ski season that lasts up to 150 days.
If you love to ski and want to experience the exhilarating thrill of zipping past panoramic mountains, it does not get any better than at KIRORO. Featuring 21 ski trails and nine gondolas, KIRORO is fast attracting avid skiers from all around the world. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level, there’s a trail for you here.
If you are planning a family holiday with your kids, KIRORO Resort offers kids’ ski lessons so they too can get in on the action. At the Annie Kids Ski Academy, founded by gold and silver Olympic medallist Annie Famose, your children can be guided by trained instructors in a focused ski programme to learn skiing skills.
Not feeling particularly adventurous for skiing? There are lots of other fun snow activities which are not as high octane that both adults and kids can enjoy together, like snowmobiles, snow rafting, snow shoe trekking, snow buggies, and snow Segway.
Don’t worry that your younger kids will be bored. From entertaining performances to safe snow activities like sledding and building snow castles, there are endless fun to be explored here.
Tired from all that skiing and playing around in the snow? Check into the Japanese onsen here to rejuvenate your aching body and refresh your senses. A steaming hot soak amidst the chilly winter air is the best thing ever!
The Sheraton Hokkaido KIRORO Resort offers ski connoisseurs a luxurious stay complimented by in/out direct access to ski slopes and the Mountain Centre. Or if you love shopping, choose The KIRORO – A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hokkaido which is conveniently located close to the KIRORO Town shopping area with lots of retail shops and restaurants to explore.
Here’s a promotion which lets you ski for free at KIRORO Resort! Enjoy free ski passes and ski rentals, valued at 6,800 yen per day, when you book directly for a stay over 2 nights for the period between February 20 to April 30, 2017. Visit www.kiroro.co.jp for more information.