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Winter in Japan – Many tourists may be familiar with this part of the world with cherry blossoms and spring. Although one of the most beautiful spring landscapes can be seen in this country, this does not mean that this place is not beautiful in other seasons. But winter is a season when perhaps few people think of traveling to this part of the world. People who have chosen winter to travel to this part of Asia consider it a good destination to see volcanoes in Japan and believe that you will see beauties in winter that may not be seen in other seasons.
This country is usually known for its crowds. However, this is part of the charm of this country, because watching the cherry blossoms without that crowd will definitely not give the viewer a lasting feeling. But not everyone is used to the hustle and bustle, not everyone can travel in crowded subways. It is very convenient for this group of people to travel in winter because they will have all the tourist attractions and places to visit in this country.
One of the reasons for country’s fame is its cuisine. Some Japanese dishes can only be found during the colder months of the year. As temperatures drop and winter in Japan comes near, supermarkets and restaurants offer hot, healthy food made from vegetables, meat, and tofu products called ‘Oden’. One of the most popular methods of cooking and serving food in here in this cold season is called “Nabe”, in which food is served in a hot pot on low heat.
70% of the country is mountainous, with more than 500 ski resorts covered in snow in the winter, making it a great place for skiing and other winter recreation. This country hosted the Winter Olympics in 1972 and 1998, and has hosted several Asian Winter Games as well.
No trip during the winter in Japan is complete without a visit to the Snow Monkey Resorts. Yudanaka is a small town with hot springs that is ideal for tourists who want to enjoy a dip in the cold. Near these springs is Jigokudani Park, which is home to monkeys.
There is nothing more enjoyable than being in a spa pool while watching the snow fall. Japanese spas called Onsen places to visit in winter. They can provide such relaxing experience. Many resorts are dedicated to such leisure activity.
Here gets very cold in winter, but the Japanese have a solution for this cold. They provide seats to keep warm in the winter, called Kotatsu. Kotatsu also includes a short table, a thick blanket on top and a heater underneath. In winter you can find Kotatsu in many houses or hotels that have a more traditional style.
If you have read about Japanese festivals and traditions, this winter celebration must have attracted you. Celebrated in Sapporo, the capital of the northern island of Hokkaido. Sapporo Snow Festival is a fascinating and spectacular winter festival in Japan that is held for a few days each year. In these few days, various sculptures and shapes are made and displayed with snow. Some of these sculptures are 20 meters high and 30 meters wide. Even many important tourist attractions, including the pyramids of Egypt, are made of snow at this festival.
Most people who travel to Japan for the Hokkaido Snow Festival spend one day visiting the Red-crowned Crane Sanctuary, who migrate to an area called Tsuri in the winter. The gathering of these beautiful and unique animals is very beautiful and spectacular.
The Japanese are interested in various festivals and city lighting, you can also see these luminous celebrations in winter. At various events during winter in japan, such as Halloween or Christmas, you will see many mesmerizing events. Therefore, there are many places to visit for amazing light shows. For example, you can go to downtown Tokyo and see the “Star Garden” or watch the biggest light show in Kanagawa. Also, see the largest lighting show all over the country in the Mie area.
These traditional Japanese villages, part of UNESCO locations, are one of the most attractive places in the world in winter. Shirakawa is located in a mountainous area where there is a lot of snow in winter. The houses of this village are also ancient village houses that are covered with snow in this season and take on a dreamy view.
