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Tomamu Ski Resort has a reputation for excellent snow quality among the many ski resorts in Hokkaido, and has long been popular among skiers and snowboarders as a place where they can enjoy "silky snow" that surpasses powder snow.

Here, visitors can enjoy 29 ski runs totaling 21.5 km, as well as a variety of activities such as snowmobiling, snow rafting, and ice fishing.

Skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, and clothing can all be rented at Club Med. The lift and gondola stations are located right next to each other for easy access. There is no additional charge for lifts and gondolas.

The two took the lift to the slopes. This time, Yamamoto tried skiing and Enomoto snowboarding. Below them is Tomamu's iconic tower building and the beautiful mountains of Hokkaido.

And when it came time to start skiing ......, the quality of the snow was indeed exceptional! The snow, which is unique to Hokkaido and contains no moisture, was smooth and fluffy. The snow was smoother and fluffier than any other slope I have ever experienced.

Yamamoto and Enomoto lose themselves in skiing and snowboarding, forgetting that time flies (and that it is their job).

If I could, I would ski like this all the time. ...... That's how wonderful my skiing and snowboarding experience in Tomamu was.

Club Med has experienced ski instructors on hand to provide lessons at no extra charge according to the level of the skier's ability.

After a full day of skiing, you are ready for dinner. Club Med, which claims to be an "all-inclusive resort," offers a buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is no extra charge for meals and drinks, including alcohol.

What is an all-inclusive buffet restaurant like? To be honest, I headed to the restaurant without much expectation and found a surprising sight: ......!

Suddenly, a dismantled tuna appeared in front of us!

In addition to sushi and Japanese cuisine, French, Italian, and Chinese dishes are all available, and the style of cooking by a dedicated chef right in front of you is astonishing. While gawking at the sheer variety, Yamamoto and Enomoto each picked their favorite dish and brought it to their table.

And cheers. All the food is delicious! Too delicious! The quality of the food was so high that it was hard to believe that it was buffet style, and the taste was far beyond what we imagined. The food was so delicious that both of us ate too much. It is impossible not to eat too much when you are allowed to eat as much as you want of such delicious food.

Incidentally, the table Yamamoto and Enomoto set up was very close to the beer server. Naturally, beer could be poured as much as one wanted. It would be impossible not to drink too much.

After dinner, we moved from the restaurant to the bar, where the "G.O. Show" started on stage. It was a tremendous success.

The "G.O." in "G.O. Show" stands for "Gentle Organizer," which is what we call our staff at Club Med. They are the ones who are in contact with the guests during the day as receptionists and instructors, but suddenly they started dancing on stage as dancers. And their dancing was serious. I was a bit surprised at this. And I can say that all the GOs were friendly and smiling! When the staff is happy, we, the guests, naturally smile as well.

After the show, the party continued, with the G.O. and guests dancing together to the DJ's tunes, and the floor was once again filled with excitement. The night at Club Med was thus over. It is a rare opportunity for staff and guests to dance together at other hotels, isn't it?

Yamamoto and Enomoto, who ate and drank too much the night before, are also the vice president and director of HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡. So they decided to go for a morning run. So, the next morning, hungover and light-headed, they changed into running clothes and headed out.

The two posed in front of Club Med in their running clothes. They look like they are having fun in their silly poses, but it was colder than expected outside, and the morning temperature was -20 degrees Celsius! It was not only cold, but painful.

A 4 km run from Club Med to Tomamu Station and back. After the run, I didn't sweat and my body was still cold. But it was a valuable experience in its own right. It is not every day that you get a chance to run on snow in extremely cold weather (-20 degrees Celsius).

After the morning run, we went straight to the restaurant for breakfast.

Following the previous night's dinner, breakfast did not disappoint. After eating the Western-style meal in the photo, I finished with a Japanese-style meal of rice, grilled fish, miso soup, and natto (fermented soybeans). I was hungry again.

Club Med Hokkaido Tomamu offers more than just activities and food. Club Med Tomamu, Hokkaido is not only about the activities and food, but also about the facilities that will make your vacation even richer.

In addition to recreational facilities such as a gym and table tennis, which are great in bad weather, there is also a children's room where you can leave your children.

Right in front of Club Med Hokkaido Tomamu is Minami Navi Beach, which has one of the largest wave pools in Japan, 80 meters long by 30 meters wide, with glass walls that keep the temperature around 30 degrees Celsius, making it possible to swim even in the middle of winter.

And within the same beach is the "Korin-no-yu" (woodland hot spring). There is also an open-air bath where you can enjoy hot spring baths while admiring the magnificent nature. All of these fees are included in the trip price, and there are no additional charges.

The best part is Tomamu's famous "Sea of Clouds Terrace". Although the time of year is limited, if the conditions are right, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the sea of clouds that can only be seen here.

Club Med Hokkaido Tomamu is an all-inclusive resort where you can enjoy the ultimate in snow activities in some of the best snow conditions in Hokkaido, as well as a variety of exquisite cuisine that will satisfy both your appetite and your soul, the hospitality of friendly GOs, and a full range of facilities. Club Med Hokkaido Tomamu I was able to fully enjoy its charms even during my short stay this time. Why don't you visit there for a special anniversary or as a reward for yourself?