Outdoors Zao Snow Monster Festival 2026-2027 Late Dec - Late Feb Every winter, Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture becomes overrun with hordes of “snow monsters.” This natural spectacle is calle..
Winter Sports Swan Boat Rental, Lake Kawaguchiko Jessica A Paje Too late for climbing season? Make your trip to see the iconic Mt. Fuji an unforgettable one by renting a swan boat at Lake Ka..
Winter Sports Tokamachi Snow Festival 2027 Late Feb The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..
Outdoors Smile Rink Sapporo 2027 Late Jan - Mid Feb If you enjoy a spot of ice skating in the winter months, a limited-time event is bringing a rink to the heart of Hokkaido's..
Outdoors Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Kim Bergström Tucked away in the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture, Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain is a rare spring destination where travelers..
Winter Sports Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort Tom Roseveare Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort in southern Fukushima prefecture.
Winter Sports Hiroshima's Big Wave Ice-Rink JJ Walsh Great ice-rink open November to April Wed~Mon 9am-9pm (Closed Tuesdays)
10 Outdoors Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Ishiuchi Maruyama is a popular ski resort just outside Yuzawa town that has a good variety of slopes, 2 half pipes and several terrain..