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Jumat, 02 November 2012

Winter in Japan

hello guys..meet again with me,, sesya,,
okay, now i want to tell you about WINTER in japan,,

why I'II tell you about it ? because winter in japan is diferent with winter in other country ..winter in japan is really,,really beautiful,, ! hmm,, iwanna go there..
so lets read it..

December to February brings on the winter season in Japan. From skiing to snow sculpture building, Japan has a ton of winter activities to enjoy (also check out our post on what to do in Japan in spring).

Here’s our rundown on things to do in Japan in winter and some outstanding winter photographs from Flickr.

Temperatures

In comparison to Canada, winters in Japan are mostly mild with little snow until you head up north.

Temperatures average between -1 C (30F) in the north to 19 C (66F) in the south. Tokyo hovers in the 2 C (34F) – 10 C (50F) range.

Although you may not need a winter jacket, you’ll want to pack some warm sweaters as weather can be crisp, cold and wet.

Activities

There is plenty to do in Japan during the winter season as you’re never too far away from the snow.

Here are some of the top winter activities:

Skiing

Japan has plenty of world-class skiing opportunities. And if you think Canada’s slopes had a lot of Australians, just wait till you ski Japan =)

For recommendations on some of the top ski spots, check out this Australian news website’s article Japan’s Best Ski Resorts.

Hot Springs

Nothing take the edge off winter like taking a soak in one of Japan’s many natural hot springs.

For a complete list of the best hot springs check out our articles on the Top 5 Ryokan With Private & Public Onsen.

Winter Festivals

If you enjoy seeing the amazing art that can be made out of ice and snow, you won’t want to miss the Sounkyo Ice Festival.

From ice sculpture to frozen water falls lit in various colors, there is plenty to see in this festival that runs from the end of January through to March.

The small town of Sounkyo can be found in Hokkaido.

Also, be sure to head over to Sapporo (also in Hokkaido) to see the famous 7-day Sapporo Snow Festival. Highlights include huge snow and ice statues and figurines. The festival starts in February. This years (2011) dates are February 7 – 13.