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</header> </div> <div class="heropic"> <div class="heropic__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--heropic image--overlay_cap" > <img class="image__img" src="/thumb/XYZeXYZe2265_1680.jpg" srcset="/thumb/XYZeXYZe2265_1680.jpg 1680w,/thumb/1227/XYZeXYZe2265_1680.jpg 1227w" sizes="100vw" width="1680"></figure> </div> <div class="heropic__content_wrap l-main_content_wrap l-main_content_wrap--section_header"> </div> </div></div> <main class="site_main"> <div class="l-main_content_wrap"> <div class="page_wrap"> <div class="page_body"> <section class="page_section page_section--main_content" id="section_main_content"> <div class="page_section__body s-typography"> <p>During winter, cold air masses from Siberia blow towards Japan, picking up moisture from the Sea of Japan in the process. The wet, cold air collides with the mountains along the Sea of Japan coast, resulting in heavy snowfall. Some areas experience extreme amounts of precipitation with snow depths of three to six meters.</p> <div data-page-id="/e/e2265.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot-- ad_spot--has-ad_label ad_spot--embedded l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"></div> <p>Fittingly, Japan offers many popular destinations for snow seekers. While most of Japan's major cities, including <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a>, <a href=e2158.html>Kyoto</a> and <a href=e2157.html>Osaka</a>, receive only small amounts of snow, locations offering snow experiences are readily accessible from them. The snow season is long and in some places begins as early as November and lasts into May, with the peak being in February.</p> <map name="map_snow"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="376,351,382,372" HREF="e7654.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="328,337,381,350" HREF="e7654.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="505,83,553,96" HREF="e6894.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="491,110,525,126" HREF="e5311.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="456,103,485,118" HREF="e6706.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="438,320,464,333" HREF="e7927.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="444,274,485,289" HREF="e3690.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="357,373,365,382" HREF="e6028.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="284,364,357,373" HREF="e6028.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="326,386,351,407" HREF="e7550.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="239,458,276,470" HREF="e2157.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="233,447,263,456" HREF="e2158.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="403,436,440,449" HREF="e2164.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="410,387,441,395" HREF="e3806.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="532,98,556,105" HREF="e6828.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="255,389,322,399" HREF="e5956.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="369,397,412,413" HREF="e6030.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="366,374,371,379" HREF="e6026.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="298,352,349,362" HREF="e6026.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="306,375,344,384" HREF="e6090.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="388,375,394,381" HREF="e7463.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="399,361,464,370" HREF="e7463.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="541,107,593,123" HREF="e6782.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="364,383,370,396" HREF="e7495.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="337,412,366,425" HREF="e7495.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="384,366,390,373" HREF="e7690.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="399,347,446,358" HREF="e7690.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="475,126,501,137" HREF="e6720.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="372,381,405,394" HREF="e7400.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="457,250,490,261" HREF="e3650.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="399,371,438,381" HREF="e3883.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="594,125,626,140" HREF="e6792.html"> <AREA SHAPE="RECT" COORDS="569,90,606,103" HREF="e6868.html"> </map> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="max-width:650px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 92.153846153846%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="650" height="599" usemap="#map_snow" data-src="/g8/2265_02.gif"></div></figure> <p>The following is a list of places of interest where you can experience snow:</p> <h3>Onsen in snow</h3> <p>Onsen (<a href=e2292.html>hot springs</a>) are great places to spend a relaxing time. The experience is enhanced when dipping in the therapeutic waters of an open air bath that offers snow scenery as well. Below are some onsen where you are likely to be able to enjoy such an experience in winter:</p> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist0" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3650_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e3651.html>Hachimantai</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e3650.html">Nyuto <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Onsen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="3" data-tooltip-label="Best of Japan" data-tooltip-expl="One of a kind in the world.">•••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3650.html>Nyuto Onsen</a> is a collection of onsen ryokan in the mountains of eastern <a href=/list/e1203.html>Akita Prefecture</a>, which offer some traditional and rustic <a href=e2292.html>hot spring</a> baths. Many of the ryokan have open air baths that present views of snow in winter. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g16/2265_kusatsu.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e7400.html>Kusatsu Onsen</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e7402.html">Kusatsu <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Onsen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e7400.html>Kusatsu Onsen</a> of <a href=/list/e1209.html>Gunma Prefecture</a> is blessed with large volumes of quality <a href=e2292.html>hot spring</a> water and is consistently ranked the top onsen destination in Japan. The large <a href=e7404.html>Sainokawara Rotemburo</a> outdoor bath offers pleasant views of the winter landscape. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7495_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/list/e1209.html>Gunma Prefecture</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e7495.html">Manza <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Onsen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e7495.html>Manza Onsen</a> is a hot spring resort town located 1800 meters above sea level, high up on the slopes of <a href=e7406.html>Mount Shirane</a>. The mountain provides the onsen town with the country's most sulfuric waters. Large amounts of snow in the winter make the town one of the best places near <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a> to enjoy an outdoor bath in the snow. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3883_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e3875.html>Kinugawa Onsen</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e3883.html">Okukinu <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Onsen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3883.html>Okukinu Onsen</a> is a collection of four remote hot spring <a href=e2029.html>ryokan</a> in a remote valley in the mountains of <a href=/list/e1210.html>Tochigi Prefecture</a>. The ryokan offer some of the most atmospheric, rustic outdoor baths in the <a href=/list/e1103.html>Kanto Region</a> with milky, sulfuric waters and views into the nature. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7463_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e7460.html>Minakami</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e7463.html">Minakami <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Onsen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Osenkaku, the one ryokan of Takaragawa Onsen of the <a href=e7463.html>Minakami Hot Springs</a>, has some of the largest and most famous rotenburo (outdoor baths) in the country. The mixed gender baths are along a river and take on a different character through the changing seasons. A women only outdoor bath is also available. Takaragawa Onsen is one of the closest mixed bathing hot springs from Tokyo. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6782_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e6775.html>Daisetsuzan</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6782.html">Tokachidake <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Onsen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6782.html>Tokachidake Onsen</a> is a group of hot spring <a href=e2029.html>ryokan</a> located more than halfway up the slopes of Mount Tokachidake, an active volcano in <a href=e6775.html>Daisetsuzan National Park</a>. Gender segregated outdoor baths with spectacular views onto the Tokachidake mountains can be found here. During the winter months, the landscape is particularly breathtaking. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Snow festivals</h3> <p>Winter festivals involving snow and ice are held in cities and towns across the snow-rich regions of Japan. They present a fun way to enjoy the season for tourists and a pleasant distraction from the inconveniences caused by the snow for the locals. Below are some of the more famous winter festivals:</p> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist1" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe5311_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e2163.html>Sapporo</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e5311.html">Sapporo Snow <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Festival<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e5311.html>Sapporo Snow Festival</a> is held during one week every February in Hokkaido's capital <a href=e2163.html>Sapporo</a>. It is one of Japan's most popular winter events, featuring spectacular snow and ice sculptures. Some of the festival's sites also offer other forms of entertainment like snow slides and snow rafting. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6706_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e6700.html>Otaru</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6706.html">Otaru Snow Light <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Path<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> This <a href=e6706.html>festival</a> is held for ten days every February in <a href=e2163.html>Otaru</a>, during which the city becomes decorated in lights and small snow statues. The combination of the snowy town and the glittering lanterns creates a very pleasant and romantic atmosphere. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6894_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e6890.html>Asahikawa</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6894.html">Asahikawa Winter <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Festival<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e6894.html>Asahikawa Winter Festival</a> takes place over a week in early February, exhibiting the biggest snow sculpture in Japan. Other attractions found at the festival include an ice sculpture competition, snow slides and snowmobile rides. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7654_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e7650.html>Echigo Tsumari</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e7654.html">Tokamachi Snow <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Festival<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e7654.html>Tokamachi Snow Festival</a> is held annually for three days surrounding the third Saturday of February in <a href=e7650.html>Tokamachi</a>, a city in that experiences one of the highest snowfall rates in Japan. Visitors can enjoy many snow sculptures, snow slides and festival stalls</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3690_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/list/e1203.html>Akita Prefecture</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e3690.html">Yokote Kamakura <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Festival<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e3690.html>Yokote Kamakura Festival</a> is held every year on February 15 and 16 in the city of Yokote in southeastern <a href=/list/e1203.html>Akita Prefecture</a>. The <a href=e2063.html>festival</a> features many igloo-like snow houses, called kamakura, which are built at various locations across the city. Children invite visitors into their kamakura and offer them rice cakes and amazake, a type of warm sweet <a href=e2037.html>rice wine</a> with zero or very low alcohol content. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div data-page-id="/e/e2265.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot-- ad_spot--has-ad_label ad_spot--embedded l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"></div> <h3>Winter wonders</h3> <p>The arrival of winter brings along with it several natural occurrences that create lasting impressions:</p> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist2" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6028_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e6025.html>Yamanouchi</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6028.html">Jigokudani Monkey <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Park<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The snow monkeys are a troop of wild monkeys that bathe in the hot springs near <a href=e6024.html>Yudanaka</a> and <a href=e6029.html>Shibu Onsen</a> in <a href=/list/e1216.html>Nagano Prefecture</a>. They can been seen bathing year round at <a href=e6028.html>Jigokudani Monkey Park</a> but are mostly likely seen in the hot springs during the cold winter months. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6868_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e6865.html>Abashiri</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6868.html">Ryuhyo (Drift Ice)</a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The Sea of Okhotsk coast of <a href=/list/e1101.html>Hokkaido</a> is the northern hemisphere's southernmost region to see <a href=e2269.html>drifting ice</a>. The ice originates from the Amur River in Russia and reaches Hokkaido typically in mid January to early February before disappearing again around mid March to mid April. The coast around <a href=e6865.html>Abashiri</a> and the western coast of the <a href=e6850.html>Shiretoko Peninsula</a> receive the biggest amounts of ryuhyo. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7927_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e7925.html>Zao</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e7927.html">Zao Snow <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Monsters<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The best place to see snow monsters is at <a href=e7928.html>Zao Onsen</a>, a well known <a href=e2292.html>hot spring</a> and <a href=e2262_resort.html>ski resort</a> in the mountains of <a href=/list/e1205.html>Yamagata Prefecture</a>. These "monsters" are formed by heavy snow deposited on trees and frozen into shape by chilling winds. The Snow Monsters form around the peak of the <a href=e7927.html>Zao Ski Resort</a> and are usually most spectacular around mid February. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6792_225b.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e6790.html>Kushiro</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6792.html">Cranes in the Kushiro <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Marshlands<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6792.html>Kushiro Shitsugen National Park</a> in Hokkaido was created in 1987 in order to preserve the country's largest wetland and marsh habitat that supports the only known population of endangered Japanese cranes in the country. Although the park does not receive much snowfall, it offers nature viewing, in particular of the Japanese cranes that appear here in numbers during winter. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Ski resorts</h3> <p>There are over 500 <a href=e2262_resort.html>ski resorts</a> across Japan, which vary in size from large resorts with dozens of runs to small one-lift slopes. The best resorts and snow conditions are found in northern Japan (<a href=/list/e1101.html>Hokkaido</a> and <a href=/list/e1102.html>Tohoku</a>) and in the mountains along the Sea of Japan Coast (especially <a href=/list/e1207.html>Niigata</a> and <a href=/list/e1216.html>Nagano</a>). For those who are interested in experiencing snow, but who do not wish to ski or snowboard, most resorts have play zones designed for families with small children. Here are some recommended ski resorts:</p> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist3" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6720_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/list/e1101.html>Hokkaido</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6720.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Niseko<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6720.html>Niseko</a>, a spectacular snow resort town in Hokkaido, is probably the most visited ski resort by foreign travellers and is very English friendly. The almost guaranteed powder snow and fantastic views of Mt. Yotei make this a very popular destination. Although a day trip from <a href=e2163.html>Sapporo</a> is possible, Niseko is best enjoyed over a few days. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6026_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e6025.html>Yamanouchi</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6026.html">Shiga <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Kogen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6026.html>Shiga Kogen</a> in <a href=e6025.html>Yamanouchi</a> has the biggest skiable area in Japan. The resort area consists of over 20 resorts, most of which are linked up by ski courses. One pass allows access to them all and offers a huge amount of variety as well as generally excellent snow conditions. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6090_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/list/e1216.html>Nagano Prefecture</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6090.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Hakuba<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6090.html>Hakuba</a> is a popular ski and snowboard town located in the northwest of <a href=/list/e1216.html>Nagano Prefecture</a>. Happoone resort was host to downhill events in the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics and the general scale of the resorts in Hakuba is impressive. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7690_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/list/e1207.html>Niigata Prefecture</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e7690.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Yuzawa<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> With excellent snow, <a href=e2292.html>hot springs</a> and over twenty ski resorts, <a href=e7690.html>Yuzawa</a> is a great destination for those interested in snow sports. Virtually all the resorts in the area are accessible by public transportation and offer kids' play parks. Yuzawa is just a 80 minute train ride from <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a>, with one resort connected directly to a <a href=e2018.html>shinkansen</a> station, making it the most convenient ski town for a day trip from the Tokyo area. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6030_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/list/e1216.html>Nagano Prefecture</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6030.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Karuizawa<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Opening in early November, the Karuizawa Prince Ski Resort is one of the earliest resorts to open, although the snow is often man made. <a href=e6030.html>Karuizawa</a> is an upscale mountain getaway for wealthy Tokyoites, and as such there is excellent shopping, including an outlet mall next to the resort. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div data-page-id="/e/e2265.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot-- ad_spot--has-ad_label ad_spot--embedded l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"></div> <h3>Snowscapes</h3> <p>Below are some locations that offer particularly appealing winter landscapes:</p> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist4" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe5956_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/list/e1220.html>Gifu Prefecture</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e5950.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Shirakawago<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e5950.html>Shirakawago</a> is a <a href=e2251.html>World Heritage Site</a> in a remote, mountainous part of <a href=/list/e1220.html>Gifu Prefecture</a>. It is famous for its old farmhouses and typically has about a meter of snow on the ground in February, making it an ideal place for a rustic snow experience. On some days in January and February, the village is <a href=e5956.html>illuminated</a> in the evenings. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g16/2265_biei.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links"><a href=/e/e6825.html>Furano</a></span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="/e/e6828.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Biei<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6828.html>Biei</a> in Hokkaido is reputed to have one of the most photogenic landscapes in Japan. The small town is surrounded by gently rolling hills and vast fields, giving off a lovely countryside charm. 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