Best Things to do in Japan During Winter

Are you going to visit Japan this winter? Unlike China, Japan celebrate the New Year at the end of December just like Western countries. Going to travel to Japan in the Winter is probably the best time of the year where even the busy city like Tokyo is also become crowded and bustling in the joy of festivals and events in winter. Let's see what are the best 10 things you might want to join when planning your trip to Japan this winter:

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Wild Japanese macaque monkeys searching for warmth soak in an “onsen” in a valley covered with deep snow. The park is popular as many people from around the world visit after seeing the famous pictures of the monkeys sitting in the hot springs.

Myoko Highland

Myoko Highland is famous for its 8 unique ski resorts. Spreading out at the foot of Mount Myoko is a resort area that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. You can also enjoy soaking in the hot springs and hiking in the summertime.

Manza Onsen

This is Japan’s highest hot springs at 1800m and the water quality has the country’s highest concentration of sulfur. This double impact that Japan’s No. 1 Manza Onsen has, is great in the summer as a relaxing resort and in the winter as a snowboarding resort.

Sapporo Snow Festival

One of the largest events in Hokkaido for which more than 2 million people visit annually. Plenty of events where you can encounter huge snow and ice sculptures only to be found in an environment rich in snow.

Niseko Village Ski Resort

The super popular ski resort will satisfy even the most advanced of skiers. The high-quality powder snow is the selling point. In 2014, a shopping area reminiscent of an old Japanese town was also opened.

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