{"id":1545,"date":"2016-01-10T09:30:03","date_gmt":"2016-01-10T09:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1545"},"modified":"2021-08-04T11:59:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T10:59:48","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-japan-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/japan\/top-things-to-do-in-japan-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Things To Do In Japan This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japan is not just a beautiful place to visit in the summer months \u2013 it is even more beautiful when it is covered in snow during the winter.<\/p>\n

Those heading on tours of Japan in winter<\/a> are in for a real treat as the country boasts snow festivals, dog sledding and visitors can even see snow monkeys.<\/p>\n

Here we take you through a number of activities you can do during a winter visit to Japan.<\/p>\n

See the Snow Monkeys in Yamanouchi<\/h2>\n

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Where else could we start other than those cute bathing snow monkeys in Yamanouchi?<\/p>\n

Japan Realm, the ultimate Japanese culture blog, highly recommends going to see these snow monkeys.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnless you’ve got a fear of monkeys, you’ll probably get a kick out of taking selfies with Japan’s friendly snow monkeys at Snow Monkey Park \u2018Jigokudani Yaen-koen\u2019. Here you will find a lovely snow-filled panorama with some frosty monkeys trying to warm up by bathing in hot springs,\u201d the experts at Japan Realm said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Experience the Japanese hot springs<\/h2>\n

Onsen are a popular pastime in the Land of the Rising Sun\u00a0and is where locals head to hot springs for a natural steam bath naked.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let this put you off as it really is a great experience and you will feel so relaxed after visiting an onsen. Nowadays onsen offer visitors hot meals such as soups and curries.<\/p>\n

\u201cYawaraginosato Hoheikyo is a great pick if you’re looking for a snowy landscape onsen. And if you don’t want to take my word for it, check TripAdvisor, since it’s rated the no. 1 onsen in Sapporo,\u201d\u00a0Japan Realm add.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Check out the Christmas lights in Tokyo<\/h2>\n

Most Japan tours head to Tokyo as the capital is full of attractions from its neon-light skyscrapers to its traditional temples.<\/p>\n

However, its Christmas lights specifically are definitely worth seeing if you are holidaying in Japan in the winter.<\/p>\n

Despite the country not celebrating Christmas because of the birth of Christ, Christmas is seen as a couples\u2019 holiday. As a result, millions head to Tokyo to get a glimpse of the Christmas lights.<\/p>\n

Japan Realm recommends Shinjuku, Ginza and Shiodome as the best places to see the lights.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the Sapporo Snow Festival<\/h2>\n

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Sapporo is a hugely popular destination in the winter and one of the best Japanese attractions that is located in the city is its snow festival.<\/p>\n

The famous Sapporo Snow Festival, which will be taking place from 5th<\/sup>-18th<\/sup> February, sees millions of people from across the globe head to the city. This festival sees stunning snow and ice sculptures put on display and visitors can also enjoy a number of shows.<\/p>\n

Visit Mount Fuji<\/h2>\n

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Mount Fuji is the country’s\u00a0highest mountain, standing at a staggering 3,776 metres high, and is just 45 minutes away from Tokyo and 50 minutes from Osaka, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.<\/p>\n

But why is Mount Fuji a must-see in winter?<\/p>\n

Japan Realm said, \u201cYou can spend hours around the Mount Fuji area and never catch a glimpse of the mountain itself due to poor visibility from weather conditions produced from summer. But come in the winter and enjoy a clean view of the snow-capped mountain without restriction.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the bottom of Mount Fuji visitors to the area can head to the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, the headquarters of 1,300 Sengen Jinja Shrines scattered across the land.<\/p>\n

You can see Mount Fuji on our Jewels of Japan<\/a> tour.<\/p>\n

Eating Japan’s\u00a0food<\/h2>\n

Japanese cuisine is hugely popular, but Japan Realm says that it is even better during the winter months.<\/p>\n

The culture blog added, \u201cRamen, grilled oysters, and nabe (hot-pot) are staples during winter in Japan, because what beats star-gazing after a hot dish of noodles?\u201d<\/p>\n

A dog sled<\/h2>\n

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Going on a dog sled is not just an activity limited to Scandinavia or Lapland as you can go on this exhilarating activity in Japan too!<\/p>\n

Asahikawa is regarded by many as the top spot in Japan to go dog sledding. If you want to experience it then you will need to visit the city from December to the end of March as this is the winter season.<\/p>\n

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\"brochure_btn\"<\/a> Visit Japan in winter,\u00a0with the UK’s leading Asia\u00a0Experts, Wendy Wu Tours<\/a>. Our award winning escorted, fully inclusive tours visit all the major sights for an unforgettable holiday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the lowdown on when to go, take a look at our\u00a0Best Time to Visit Japan<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit:<\/strong>\u00a0Meredith P.<\/a>, John<\/a> (flickr.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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