Winter

Japan

10 Best Ways to Enjoy Japan in Winter

Winter can be really fun in Japan. You can find many tourist attractions such as ski and snowboard, festivals, illuminations, and gorgeous snowy sceneries. Here are the best things to do!
Day trips from Tokyo

How to Do a Ski Day Trip to Gala Yuzawa

Gala Yuzawa is a popular destination for winter sports fanatics, with large amount of high quality powder snow. It can be accessed by Shinkansen from Tokyo in well under 2hrs. Here we will explain everything you need to know!
Seasonal Events

Things to Do on New Year’s Day in Tokyo 2024

Do you want to celebrate the New Year the way Japanese do? In this article we share the best places to go and what to do on New Year's Day in Tokyo!
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Seasonal Events

Enoshima Winter Illumination: the Jewel of Shonan 2023-2024

One of the best Winter Illuminations in Japan: Enoshima Jewel of Shonan can be easily visited as a day trip from Tokyo. Its highlights include the illuminated Sea Candle and the Tunnel of Crystals. Here we share all the information you need to know before you go.
Customs

How to Spend New Year’s Holidays in Japan

The New Year holiday is the most important holiday in Japan with many unique customs and events. In this blog we will share how to celebrate New Year in Japan!
Food & Drinks

10 Winter Food You Should Try in Japan

Warm yourself with some delicious winter foods in Japan. You can easily prepare for them and enjoy at home too!
Hokkaido

Sapporo Snow Festival 2024 – All You Need to Know!

The Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the most popular, free, annual events in Japan. It is held every February, and attracts over 2 million people every year. The venue, Sapporo, is the prefectural capital of Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture which receives large amounts of snowfall during the winter season. The popular festival started off in 1950 when high school students built a few snow statues. Since then, it has grown into a annual, one week long festival, which attracts visitor from all over the world. Attending seasonal events will help you understand the impressive changes and features of each season in Japan while interacting with locals as well. Here is the ultimate guide to Sapporo Snow Festival which allows you to make the most of your winter time in Japan!
Seasonal Events

Best Christmas Markets in Tokyo 2023

Each year, Tokyo is hosting several German-style Christmas markets and bazaars, here you'll find an overview of the best, most Christmassy market to get in the festive mood!
Seasonal Events

The Best Christmas and Winter Illuminations in Tokyo 2023-2024

Thousands of beautiful Christmas lights are decorating Tokyo during the Christmas season and beyond. Thousands of festive lights will brighten up the cold and dark days, time for some romance! Here we will tell you the best illuminations in Tokyo 2023-2024!
Japan

10 Best Winter Destinations in Japan 2023-2024

Winter, when the temperature drops and white snow totally changes the landscape in mountainous areas, is the best time to travel around the country searching for stunning sceneries that you have never seen before. Here are the top 10 destinations for your winter trip to Japan!
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