Another perk of enjoying the snow in Japan is the prevalence ofonsenor natural hot springs. Nothing is more refreshing after a day on the slopes than a rejuvenating soak! The experience is enhanced by thesnowscapes visible from many onsens. Bars and restaurants are typically located on resort ...
The Sapporo Snow Festival is held during one week every February in Hokkaido's capital Sapporo. It is one of Japan's most popular winter events, featuring spectacular snow and ice sculptures. Some of the festival's sites also offer other forms of entertainment like snow slides and snow rafting...
Conveniently located near Sapporo, Shikotsu Toya National Park is home to natural hot springs, making it the perfect spot if you want to take in some onsen alongside your leaf-hunting. Most visitors frequent the Jozankei Onsen, from which it’s easy to make a side trip to the wonde...
Located at the meeting point of France, Switzerland, and Italy, the sprawling Chamonix resort is home to a new gondola and some of the best and liveliest après-ski spots in the world. Toss back a drink on the terrace of Chambre Neuf inside the Langley Hotel Gustavia or visit one of the...
As much as you might avoid visiting Hokkaido in winter, Odori Park is at its most intriguing during theSapporo Snow Festival. In this annual 7-day celebration, snow & ice sculptures emerge at a handful of sites around Sapporo, creating a lovely winter wonderland scene. ...
Haew Su Wat Waterfall– This famous waterfall, located within Khao Yai National Park, is one of the most picturesque natural attractions in the area. Known for its dramatic 65-foot drop, Haew Su Wat Waterfall is surrounded by lush forest. The waterfall...
We stopped into the Takahashi Folk Museum, which held many artifacts from the town’s history, including its festival floats. Takahashi Folk Museum Located in an atmospheric Meiji Period building, the Takahashi Folk Museum (Takahashi-shi Kyodo Shiryokan) is packed with nearly 3,000 tools, applian...
Winnie Tan is a freelance writer living in Tokyo whose specialties are travel, lifestyle and Japanese culture. Why Jōgashima? Located south of tourist hotspots likeKamakuraand Enoshima, Jōgashima tends to fall under the radar of Tokyo day trippers. On days when I need a reprieve from the ci...
when it is all lit up. Unfortunately, recently, the local government of Nagoya has stopped lighting up the tower. I don't know the reason why, but yes, they did that. The tower is located inside Hisaya Odori Park and is readily accessible via all types of public and private ...
you will findHotel Soloha @ Chinatown (SG Clean), a 4-star property that opened in 2019. This unique hotel is actually a converted shophouse, which means that no two rooms are exactly alike, making it fun to choose where you will stay. Some rooms are located in...