During your ski trip, why not take a break and taste some of Hokkaido’s best local treats? Hokkaido is famous for its fresh milk, and locals have turned this advantage into delicious dairy desserts—loved by visitors young and old. The crispy-outside, creamy-inside cream puff is especially popular! Both Niseko and Rusutsu—the bases of Chase4Snow Ski School—offer must-try cream puffs, making afternoon tea on the slopes a real highlight.

Niseko – Takahashi Farm

One of the few places in Niseko open all year round, Takahashi Farm is beloved by locals and skiers in winter—there’s nothing like enjoying ice cream in the snow! Their Milk Kobo dessert shop is famous for fresh, handmade cheese tarts, cream puffs, yogurt, and ice cream. You can even savor these treats with a view of Mt. Yotei.

Details 💻 www.niseko-takahashi.jp
Opening Hours ⏰ 9:30–17:30
Location 👉 https://goo.gl/maps/UqnbJSy9PDN2
How to get there 🔊 About 10 minutes by car from Hirafu; by bus, get off at Milk Kobo stop (free ride with an All Mountain Pass)

Rusutsu – Hana Kuma Cream Puff (“Kumasan Cream Puff”)

Inside the Resort Hotel & Convention Center, Daniel Street Cafe and Pastry serves the famous Hana Kuma Cream Puff—made with premium Hokkaido ingredients, carefully selected Biei milk, and red eggs. The custard filling is rich and smooth, while the high-heat baked choux pastry is crisp outside and creamy inside—one is never enough! Be warned: these are so popular, they often sell out by late afternoon, so be sure to come before lunch if you want to try them!

Details 💻 https://rusutsu.com/zh/dining/daniel-street-cafe-and-pastry/
Opening Hours ⏰ Breakfast 7:00–10:00 / Lunch 11:00–17:00 / Dinner 17:00–20:30
Location 👉 South Wing 1F, Rusutsu Resort Hotel

Chase4Snow Ski Lessons

From 64,000 JPY for 1–4 people. Full-day lesson (6 hours), including a 1-hour break. Learn from internationally certified Mandarin-speaking instructors who know Niseko’s slopes inside out—enjoy the best powder snow in Niseko!
More info & booking: Chase4Snow Booking System