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Snow
Japan experiences winter from December up until March. In this span of time, many places around the country are covered in white, powdery
snow, particularly the mountainous regions of Hokkaido and Honshu. These areas are usually home to ski resorts that become packed with
tourists looking to spend their winter holidays skiing and participating in other winter activities.
Skiing
Japan has several ski resorts that range from small, single-lift slopes to large, luxury ones with five-star hotels and more. Most of the top-rated
resorts are found in the northern part of the country, where the cities and towns are surrounded by extensive towering mountain ranges.
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Niseko – Located in Hokkaido, Niseko is probably the most popular ski resort town in the country, with a wide selection of snow
activities available for tourists from all over the world.
Yuzawa – Found in Niigata Prefecture, Yuzawa is home to more than 20 ski resorts that offer various snow sport opportunities. It also
boasts hot springs, parks and other attractions.
Hakuba – Hakuba’s Happoone resort was the venue of the downhill events at the Winter Olympics in Nagano in 1998, and the town
continues to be a popular destination for snowboarding and skiing.
Shiga Koen – With a ski area that is considered to be the largest in Japan, Shiga Kogen, located in Yamanouchi, is made up of more than
20 resorts with several ski courses.
Hakuba Ski Resort – ©JNTO
Niseko Village – ©JNTO
Onsen
Dipping in hot spring water during the cold winter months is a great way to relax, so onsen towns around Japan are included in many tourists’
itineraries.
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Nyuto Onsen – Situated in the mountainous region of eastern Akita, Nyuto Onsen is home to numerous old and traditional hot spring
baths, including open air baths that give stunning views of the snow-covered surroundings.
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