Best Winter Spot List

Japan's largest gold mine, which began operating in the Edo Period. You can see mining tunnels and remains of mining from back then.

Head for Zao for the fantastical scenery of white rime, also known as snow monsters!

A fantastic array of lights brightens the canal

A beautiful event that puts Sounkyo on the map

A major winter event in Sapporo, held for one week in early February each year. Gaze upon the enormous sculptures made from snow and ice lined up in Odori Park.