Search results for Snow
This is our collection of the best spots for snow in Japan. We have recommendations for pure snowy white landscapes, rime ice, and snow festivals too. Shikarawa-go, gassho-frame villages, Ginzan Hot Springs—traditional Japanese homes covered in deep layers of snow are straight out of a fairy tale. Come enjoy the snow in Japan!
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Lake Kawaguchiko
- Mt. Fuji
- One of the five lakes of Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchi-ko offers a luxurious opportunity to enjoy a close view of this magnificent mountain. Here, ...
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Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
- Kumamoto
- This Shinto shrine was the setting for the anime movie, "Into the Forest of the Fireflies' Light," and has become popular ...
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Togakushi Shrine
- Nagano
- This is a shrine that has been around for over 2,000 years at the foot of Mount Togakushi. It consists of five shrines: the Oku-sha (inne...
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Kifune Shrine
- Kyoto
- Kifune is an old shrine that worships a dragon god who controls water. It has had a long history of believers from the ancient times. The...
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Kusasenri
- Kumamoto
- Kusasenri is located in the perfect location to gaze at the smokey Nakadake Peak of Mt. Aso. Around the big pond that spreads across the ...
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Hoshitoge no Tanada (Rice Terrace)
- Niigata
- Because of the beautiful rice terraces, Hoshitoge is considered one of Japan's 100 Most Beautiful Villages. The impressive rice fiel...
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Arakura Mountain Sengen Park (Arakurayama Sengen Park)
- Mt. Fuji
- Arakura Sengen Shrine is one of the foremost scenic destinations of Fujiyoshida City. Climb the 397-step staircase located near the main ...
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Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Kyoto
- These bamboo forest paths are frequently used as a filming location for various movies and TV dramas. During the traditional early winter...
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Hase-dera Temple
- Kamakura
- This temple draws large crowds in the high season around June. About 2 million hydrangeas are strewn on the mountain slope, and bloom du...
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Ozegahara
- Gunma
- Wetlands at an altitude of 1,400 meters, surrounded by 2,000 meter tall mountains. They spread out 6km wide from east to west and 2km lon...