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Winter Scenery in Tokyo & Around

The best snow and winter scenery in Tokyo & Around, with typical seasons, illuminations, access and cold-weather tips.

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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.

Early Jan

Kegon Falls Frozen Waterfall(Early Jan – Late Feb)

Mid Jan

Misotsuchi Icicles(Mid Jan – Mid Feb)
Ashigakubo Icicles(Mid Jan – Late Feb)

Late Jan

Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura & Snow Scenery(Late Jan – Late Feb)

Tokyo & Around

Winter Scenery in Tokyo & Around

Frozen waterfall & icicles

Kegon Falls Frozen Waterfall

Tokyo & Around ・ Nikko

❄ Best season: Early Jan – Late Feb

Frozen waterfall & icicles

Misotsuchi Icicles

Tokyo & Around ・ Chichibu, Saitama

❄ Best season: Mid Jan – Mid Feb

✦ Illumination

Frozen waterfall & icicles

Ashigakubo Icicles

Tokyo & Around ・ Yokoze, Saitama

❄ Best season: Mid Jan – Late Feb

✦ Illumination

Hot spring town

Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura & Snow Scenery

Tokyo & Around ・ Nikko

❄ Best season: Late Jan – Late Feb

✦ Illumination

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Seasons, 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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