CastleTsuruga Castle (Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle) in Snow
Tohoku ・ Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku
❄ Best season: Mid Nov – Mid Mar
✦ Illumination
Snow · Drift Ice · Rime Ice
Winter Scenery in Tohoku
The best snow and winter scenery in Tohoku, with typical seasons, illuminations, access and cold-weather tips.
Calendar
Winter Scenery Calendar
Sorted by when the season usually starts. Snow scenery begins around December; drift ice and frozen waterfalls are best from late January through February.
Mid Nov
- Tsuruga Castle (Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle) in Snow(Mid Nov – Mid Mar)
Early Dec
- Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle) in Winter(Early Dec – Late Feb)
- Geibikei Gorge Kotatsu Boat(Early Dec – Late Feb)
- Yamadera (Hojusan Risshakuji Temple) in Snow(Early Dec – Late Mar)
Mid Dec
- Ginzan Onsen(Mid Dec – Early Mar)
Early Jan
- Ouchi-juku in Snow(Early Jan – Late Feb)
- Hakkoda Rime Ice (Hakkoda Ropeway)(Early Jan – Late Feb)
Mid Jan
- Tamasudare Falls Frozen Waterfall(Mid Jan – Early Feb)
Late Jan
- Kakunodate Samurai District in Snow(Late Jan – Late Feb)
- Lake Towada in Winter (Yasumiya)(Late Jan – Late Feb)
- Oirase Gorge Ice Falls(Late Jan – Late Feb)
Mid Apr
- Hachimantai Aspite Line Snow Corridor(Mid Apr – Late Apr)
Tohoku
Winter Scenery in Tohoku
Castle
CastleHirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle) in Winter
Tohoku ・ Hirosaki
❄ Best season: Early Dec – Late Feb
✦ Illumination
Gorge
TempleYamadera (Hojusan Risshakuji Temple) in Snow
Tohoku ・ Yamagata, Zao & Yamadera
❄ Best season: Early Dec – Late Mar
Hot spring town
Snowy village
Rime ice
Frozen waterfall & icicles
Old townKakunodate Samurai District in Snow
Tohoku ・ Kakunodate, Lake Tazawa & Nyuto Onsen
❄ Best season: Late Jan – Late Feb
✦ Illumination
Lake
Frozen waterfall & icicles
Snow corridorSeasons, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Winter weather often causes suspensions and road closures, so check the official website before you go.
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