Below are some of the more famous winter festivals: Sapporo Sapporo Snow Festival•• 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 ...
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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. Odari Park is the b...
Depending on where you ski, you'll find anything from PBR-fueled table dancing (in ski boots, no less) to sophisticated wine and charcuterie where women rock the latest in ski suit fashion. That said, some things remain the same wherever you go: Everyone is typically sun-kissed and merry...
This year, theEchigo-Tsumari Art Field(also known as the Art Triennale) is taking place from July 13 to November 10. This triennial festival exhibits artworks by such renowned artists as Yayoi Kusama in natural settings. Outside of the festival, theEchigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary...
Founded over 1350 years ago, the shrine sits between the popular Gion and Higashiyama districts and is often visited by tourists walking between the two. The shrine’s main hall combines the honden (inner sanctuary) and haiden (offering hall) into a single building. In front of it stands a...
There are many of the sightseeing places Temples, Mount Fuji etc, all made from gleaming Legos. We all loved the Yellow Submarine complete with Live Sharks, just outside the Submarine. The food is a little higher than usual (2000 yen for all you can eat and drink, salad, pasta and ...
It’s the largest city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido and recognised for its annual snow festival, shrines and historical sites. It is also home to some of Japan’s best culinary creations. Here’s where to go for some of Sapporo’s most buzz-worthy bites. 1. Soft cream As...
But the essential winter festival in Japan is the Yuki Matsuri, theSapporo Snow Festival. Other snow matsuri are organized all over Japan, like the Yokote Kamakura snow festival. Also read:Best snow festivals in Japan. Jnto Les matsuri sont des moments intenses partagés par tous. ...
If you’re anything like most travellers, I can almost guarantee that the thought of visitingHiroshimahas yet to cross your mind. Unlike other Japanese cities that charm visitors with ancient temples & shrines, Hiroshima is (in)famous for something a little different: being the first city in ...