Winter in Tohoku! Enjoy the greatest snow activities!
Winter almost upon us, and the snow country of Tohoku will soon be in its full glory! While skiing at a ski resort is fun, why not try out some of these activities this season?
In Hakkoda, Aomori Prefecture, there is a snowshoe tour where you can rent everything you need and enjoy viewing the frost-covered trees and experiencing the extreme cold "empty-handed"!
In the Bodaira area of Zao, Yamagata, you can take part in a spectacular snow trekking tour that takes you to an "ice world" that looks just like a scene out of a movie♪
In the Washikurayama area of Fukushima Prefecture, visitors can try their hand at operating a snowmobile in a superb snow field at an altitude of 1,230 meters!
Enjoy exhilarating activities while marveling at the natural beauty of snow and ice! Come to Tohoku for an extraordinary winter experience♪
A snowshoe tour where you can come empty-handed and enjoy the spectacular frost-covered trees!
Juhyo, or frost-covered trees, are said to be one of the rarest phenomena in the world. There is a very popular snowshoe tour that allows you to see this spectacular winter view in Hakkoda!
The ropeway provides easy access to the ice field and back. During the ropeway ride, you can see the frost-covered trees from above. Upon arrival at the summit station, change into snowshoes and explore the ice field. Enjoy a 360° panoramic view of these "snow monsters" standing in a row!
All the gear you need for the tour, such as warm clothes and snowshoes, is available for rent. With a guide at your side, it couldn't be easier to explore the snowy mountains♪
Just like in the movies! Snow trekking to the beautiful ice garden
Hyobaku, created when a waterfall freezes up, is a type of ice art created by nature that can only be seen in a limited number of places in Japan. In Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture, there is a spectacular Hyobaku, about 30 meters high and dozens of meters wide that appears only during the winter. The "Ice Fall Tour Snow Trekking in Yamagata" is a great way to enjoy this breathtaking scenery up close♪
On this tour you will walk through the soft fresh snow, admiring the fantastic Juhyo (frost-covered trees) fields, before putting on some snowshoes and heading towards the Senninzawa Ice Garden. There, you will find a beautiful icy world that looks like a scene from a movie-a sight so mystical that you will forget about the cold.
A thrilling experience! Snowmobiling for everyone!
One of the most popular motor sports in winter is snowmobiling, where you ride through snow fields with the wind in your face! You can try your hand at snowmobiling at Washikurayama in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.
Snowmobiles can be operated by simply operating the steering wheel, including gas pedal and brake, and do not require a driver's license. First, the staff will give you a lecture on how to ride, and then it will be time to take control of the snowmobile! Once you get used to it, you can start exploring Washikura Field♪ Experience the exhilarating feel of the ride!
