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Breathtaking winter destinations in Japan

Some of the things you can do and the best places to visit in Japan during winter.

Lim Yian Lu

·Contributor

Updated 13 January 2023 at 2:41 am·2-min read

Ginzan Onsen in winter. (Photo: Getty) — Ginzan Onsen during winter. (Photo: Gettyimages)

Did you know Tokyo and Osaka are among the top 10 destinations people in Singapore are visiting in the first quarter of 2023? While these cities are one of the best places to see fall foliage in Japan during the last quarter of the year, they also serve as a good base for exploring other parts of Japan in winter.

Japan’s winter generally lasts from December to February, but not all areas will experience heavy snow. Using cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya as a starting point, you can visit the surrounding mountainous regions or even head up north to the Hokkaido prefecture for more frosty landscapes.

Whether you want to get some Insta-worthy shots or indulge in some winter-limited activities in Japan, you can now book them on KKday Singapore. Here are some of the things you can do and the best places to visit in Japan during winter.

[Mt. Fuji Ski Day Trip] Mount Fuji 2nd Station Yeti Ski Resort & Gotemba Outlet Shopping Center or Sunset Hot Spring Experience｜Departure from Tokyo, from S$119

2023 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Ice Museum Advance Tickets, S$5.10

2023 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Ice Museum Advance Tickets. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

【Winter Limited】Two Days Tour in Northeast Japan｜Ouchi-juku. Yinshan Hot Spring. Zao Snow Monsters. Ropeway｜From Tokyo, from S$419.95

【Winter Limited】Two Days Tour in Northeast Japan｜Ouchi-juku. Yinshan Hot Spring. Zao Snow Monsters. Ropeway｜From Tokyo. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

[2-day limited winter tour in 2023] Shirakawa-go Illumination Festival & Takayama & Nabana-no-sato｜Departure from Osaka, from S$360.67

[2-day limited winter tour in 2023] Shirakawa-go Illumination Festival & Takayama & Nabana-no-sato｜Departure from Osaka. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

Hokkaido, Japan One-day Tour｜Visit Asahiyama Zoo, Watch Drift Ice and Sunset Cruise (Departure from Sapporo), S$178.83

Hokkaido, Japan One-day Tour｜Visit Asahiyama Zoo, Watch Drift Ice and Sunset Cruise (Departure from Sapporo). (Photo: KKday Singapore)

[Japan Skiing] Karuizawa Skiing, Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza One-day Tour｜Departure from Shinjuku, Tokyo, from S$82.30

[Japan Skiing] Karuizawa Skiing, Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza One-day Tour｜Departure from Shinjuku, Tokyo. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

Aomori | Winter Oirase Nature Guided Tour *Tour Bus transportation included, from S$30.14

Aomori | Winter Oirase Nature Guided Tour *Tour Bus transportation included. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

Aomori | Winter Oirase Keiryu: Frozen Waterfall Night Tour *Tour Bus transportation included, S$30.14

Aomori | Winter Oirase Keiryu: Frozen Waterfall Night Tour *Tour Bus transportation included. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

【Winter Limited】Kyoto｜Miyama Snow Lantern Gallery, Free Snow Lantern Making Experience (Departure from Osaka), S$55.26

【Winter Limited】Kyoto｜Miyama Snow Lantern Gallery, Free Snow Lantern Making Experience (Departure from Osaka). (Photo: KKday Singapore)

Day Trip to Snow Wall and Sakura Special Bus Tour, S$168.78

Day Trip to Snow Wall and Sakura Special Bus Tour. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

[Hokkaido | Onuma] Smelt fishing on ice! Winter tradition ♪ You can cook tempura after catching fish!, from S$2.01

[Hokkaido | Onuma] Smelt fishing on ice! Winter tradition ♪ You can cook tempura after catching fish. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

Japan Miyagi Zao Snow Monsters Day Tour from Sendai, from S$82.38 (was S$95.44)

Japan Miyagi Zao Snow Monsters Day Tour from Sendai. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

Hokkaido | Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival | Advance tickets, S$5.02

Hokkaido | Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival | Advance tickets. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

Japan Niigata GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort | Ski Gear Rental & Cable Car Ticket, from S$35.16

Japan Niigata GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort | Ski Gear Rental & Cable Car Ticket. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

[Hokkaido Skiing] Sapporo Fujino Fu's Snow Field Chinese Teaching Skiing Day Tour, from S$150.70

[Hokkaido Skiing] Sapporo Fujino Fu's Snow Field Chinese Teaching Skiing Day Tour. (Photo: KKday Singapore)

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