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WINTER – Illuminations & Ski
Depending on what part of Japan you are traveling to, winter experiences in Japan can be vastly different. Big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka generally experience short winters with cold and sunny days and occasional snowfall. But the further you head into the mountainous regions and Northern parts of Japan the more the temperature starts to drop and the winters are long and bitterly cold with high levels of snowfall for many months of the year.
The large amounts of snow that fall each year makes conditions perfect for skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido is known world wide as a sight not to be missed. Various snow and illumination events are held across the country during the winter season creating breath taking views in this winter wonderland which draws just as many tourists as during the warmer months.
Here are six great reasons to visit Japan on a school excursion:
SENDAI
- Sendai Pageant of Starlight - 12 to 31 December
Originally held in 1986, the event has now become the annual delight of Sendai’s winter season. Rows of zelkova trees are decorated with hundreds of thousand of lights to create a fantastic luminous corridor along the main streets of Sendai.
TOKYO
- Tokyo Disney Resort - November to January
Disneyland holds special Christmas themed events between November and December 25 and New Year events through to mid January. For more information please see information on the Tokyo Disneyland website.
GIFU
KYOTO
- Kyoto Winter Special December to March
The city of Kyoto offers special events and hands-on experiences during the campaign. The main event is “Hanatoro” where Kyoto's famous spots are lit up with elegant lanterns.
KOBE
- Kobe Luminarie – Early to mid December
This festival of light has been held every year since a large earthquake hit the area in 1995. It was created to commemorate both the 6000 victims of 1995 Hanshin/Awaji earthquake and the reconstruction of Kobe. Italian art director Valerio Festi and his Japanese counterpart create glorious masterpieces of light in the city of Kobe and the festival now attracts over one million people each year.
NAGASAKI
- City of Lights, Haus Ten Bosh - Early November to late February
During the winter season this unique theme park like town is transformed into a magical winter wonderland of lights. Enchanting Christmas trees decorate the town.
Winter delight awaits you in Japan!!! |
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Seasonal Attractions - Winter
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