Have the best experience with winter in Japan
Have the best experience with winter in Japan
The charm of winter in the central japan
Japan welcomes winter from December to February. The central japan in particular is an area where snow accumulates and is filled with many great spots to enjoy winter in Japan, such as Shirakawa-go, famous for its fantastic winter scenery, ski resorts where you can experience powder snow, hot springs, and gourmet food. Here, we will introduce the charm of travelling to the central japan in winter that will make you want to go.
ーA spectacular view a World Heritage Siteー
Shirakawa-go is said to be the original landscape of Japan. The Gassho-style village, registered as a World Heritage Site, is illuminated in winter, giving you a magical winter scenery. (Shirakawa Village, Ono District, Gifu Prefecture)
ーWarm your body in a hot springー
There are many hot spring destinations in the Chubu region, such as Gero Onsen (Gifu Prefecture), which is known as one of Japan's Three Famed Springs, and Hida Takayama Onsen (Gifu Prefecture), which springs up in a land where the old townscapes remain.
ーExperience powder snow and skiingー
At the ski resorts in the Hakuba area (Nagano Prefecture), Nozawa Onsen area (Nagano Prefecture), and Takasu area (Gifu Prefecture), you can enjoy high-quality powder snow.
ーKanazawa, rich in seafood and meat delicaciesー
Kanazawa has a huge selection of winter delicacies, including crab, sashimi, oden, and Noto beef. In particular, you can enjoy Kanazawa's fresh ingredients at Omicho Market. (Ishikawa Prefecture)
Kanazawa is the recommended place to stay when traveling to the central japan
ーKanazawa is the best place to stay in the central japanー
Kanazawa is an area where you can enjoy a variety of delicacies of the Hokuriku region and has many historical tourist spots. It is also easily accessible from tourist destinations in the central japan, making it a convenient place to stay.
ーExcellent access by Shinkansen and busー
From Kanazawa Station, it takes 2.5 hours by Shinkansen to Tokyo Station. To Shirakawa-go, it takes about 1.5 hours by express bus. To Hakuba and Gero Onsen, it takes about 3 hours by Shinkansen and train.
ーEnjoy historical tourist attractionsー
During the Edo period, Kanazawa City flourished as a castle town of the Kaga domain's Maeda family. The atmosphere of the Edo period remains in Kanazawa City, such as the Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle ruins, and the ruins of samurai residences at Nagamachi.
Make OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi the base for your winter trip!