JAPANESE WINTER

In the snow belt between Hokuriku and Gifu's Hida Mountain Range, take a bus tour down a road lined with three-star tourist spots listed in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.

Minakami is one exciting gem of a Japanese countryside town!

This video, taken in the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama showing the snow-caped mountains and thatched roofs, is enough to make anyone pack their bags and head to Gifu Prefecture.

Discover the best sights and things to do in snowy Sapporo during the winter months, including a few options off the beaten path. You'll see there's more to Sapporo than just the local ramen!

Strut the streets of Tokyo in a modern take on a traditional Japanese garment.

Choose from large spas, private family baths, mixed-gender onsen and more!

When Hokkaido's highest lake is covered in ice during winter, it features an igloo-style onsen.