What can you do in Japan in winter?

The snow scene in Gifu Prefecture is not limited to Gifu Prefecture in Hokkaido. There is a famous fairy tale town on the Internet - Shirakawa-go, a world cultural heritage, super cheap and delicious Wagyu - Hida beef, and The secret open-air hot spring resort where you can watch snow - Okuhida Onsen Village... This is a place that tour groups don't come to. The beauty here also tells you that snow scenery, hot springs, delicious food, and small towns are not only found in Hokkaido. 1. Shirakawa-go, the fairyland town of Shirakawa-go, a world cultural heritage. Shirakawa-go is named a world cultural heritage because of its unique gassho village and the ancient culture of the settlement. The town’s annual lighting event is also known as It is one of the three secret places in Japan. Until now, the village still retains the ancient way of cooperation. Neighbors help each other build houses. The village has also avoided being too commercialized. The dreamy lamp-lighting ceremony is held only seven nights a year. Ps: The winter lighting ceremony is the peak season in the town, and rooms need to be booked six months in advance. But Shirakawago has different beauty all year round. Viewing cherry blossoms in spring and red leaves in autumn are both great experiences. 2. Shin-Hotaka Hot Spring, a secret hot spring in the snowy mountain cliffs. Gifu Prefecture is rich in hot springs. Shin-Hotaka Hot Spring is one of the Okuhida Hot Spring Village located in Gifu. Unlike hot spring towns where hot spring hotels are concentrated, here they are scattered in the valley. Maybe you have soaked in many hot springs, but you will still be amazed by the hot springs of Shin-Hotaka Onsen. The large open-air hot spring pool is surrounded by high cliffs on one side and a gurgling stream on the other. Looking at the high snow-capped mountains, it is indescribably beautiful. 3. Mino, travel through the traditional hometown of Japanese paper. Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, has been popular in papermaking since the Nara period. Mino lanterns, Japanese umbrellas, and fans are all famous. Coming to Mino to walk around the well-preserved ancient streets and buy some favorite ancient papers is one of the unmissable experiences to experience Japanese traditional culture. There are many craftsmen here, and you can feel their care and concentration in every piece of work. And because it’s not over-exploited, the shopkeepers are super kind and gentle. 4. Hida Beef, Wagyu is not only Kobe Hida Beef. When it comes to the delicacies of Gifu Prefecture, the first thing that has to be mentioned is Hida beef. It is as famous as Kobe beef and Matsusaka beef, but it is difficult to eat outside Japan. After a long day of traveling and being soaked in hot springs, enjoying a Hida beef dinner is truly blissful. Transportation: Shanghai to Nagoya Airport Kagoshima Chapter The blue sea and blue genius of Okinawa are not limited to Kagoshima. People who have never been there may have no idea about it, but once you have been, you will be shocked by it. Here are the most beautiful places in Japan World-class original natural scenery, a sea bluer than Okinawa, a real active volcano, a unique natural sand bath, the most delicious black pork, and the mysterious forest where Miyazaki Hayao's "Princess Mononoke" was filmed... … 1. Yakushima Yakushima, the secret forest that Hayao Miyazaki is also fascinated by. Although this small island is not known by most people, this small island is one of the most desirable "tourist pilgrimage" destinations for those "Miyazaki fans" One oh. Shiratani Unsui Gorge on the island is the filming location for Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece "Princess Mononoke". It is also a place that the great director himself is very fascinated by. Yakushima’s hiking routes are very suitable for beginners. Along the way, you can see monkeys and deer from time to time, and you can also encounter dreamy heart-shaped tree holes. Every plant and tree makes you feel like you are in a mysterious fairy tale world. 2. Coastal sand bath hot spring facing the sea. Beach sand bath hot spring Ibusuki City is located at the southern end of Kagoshima. It has a warm climate and is called "Japanese Hawaii". Especially the world's only sand steam hot spring where you bury your body in the sand. It makes people want to experience it no matter what. Facing the sea, soak in the warm sand for 20 minutes. Your body will be very relaxed after bathing. At the end, you must taste the steamed eggs and sweet potatoes on the beach. The experience is complete! 3. Amami Oshima The blue sea is comparable to Okinawa Amami Oshima The Amami Islands are located between Okinawa and Kagoshima. The sea here is very close to that of Okinawa. There are coral reefs that are one of the largest in the world, and the ocean is extremely transparent, and there are many people diving there. In the native mangrove forest in the northern part of Amami Oshima, you can experience kayaking here, just like being in a tropical rain forest. Nagano Prefecture: Hot springs are not limited to Hakone. When visiting Japan, the most important experience is to soak in hot springs. Most tourists will choose Hakone in the suburbs of Tokyo to soak in hot springs. But if you want to see the wonderful sight of monkeys bathing in hot springs, you must come to Nagano! The transportation here is also very convenient. It can be reached from Tokyo. In addition to seeing snow monkeys, there are also Shiga Kogen ski resorts and hot spring towns, which are very suitable for vacation. Jigokudani Monkey Park, watch snow monkeys soaking in hot springs. Share on Sina Weibo. Jigokudani Monkey Park is home to the legendary Japanese snow monkeys that "know how to enjoy themselves better than humans." Once photos of them leisurely soaking in hot springs were exposed online, they became the envy of humans. The feeling can be imagined. The local area has the only hot spring in the world dedicated to monkeys. In winter, many people come here specifically to see the cute monkeys bathing in the hot springs, looking lazy, comfortable and blushing. The hot spring hotels in the valley are very atmospheric and perfect for relaxing in winter. ps: The scene of monkeys soaking in hot springs can be seen all year round. Transportation: Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station, then transfer to the private train Dentetsu Line and get off at Yudanaka Onsengo Train Station. Kinkakuji is not the only temple in Kyoto. Compared with Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido, Kyoto is a city where you can calm down and savor it. The most beautiful season in Kyoto is in autumn when the red maples are in full bloom, even more beautiful than the cherry blossoms in early spring.

Compared with the niche in previous years, Kyoto is really not a niche now, but in addition to the standard postcard temple attractions such as Kinkakuji and Kiyomizudera, Kyoto also has many small temples full of Zen that are worthy of your stop. Step by step to find out. 1. Tofukuji Temple, people wandering in the painting Tofukuji Temple is located at the foot of Gukirin Mountain in Higashiyama, Kyoto. In late autumn every year, the valley is dyed with red leaves, showing the tranquility of the ancient Zen forest. It is said to be the best place to view maple leaves in Kyoto. The temple has the oldest three gates in Japan, and a narrow maple viewing corridor with several maples on both sides. Thousands of maple trees covered the sky with red flames. Tofukuji Temple is great for its large scale and there are countless hidden temples around it. It is really worth a visit. 2. Hogan-in, the most beautiful garden with red leaves. Hogan-in is one of the branch temples of Tenryu-ji. It is said to be the most beautiful garden in Kyoto during the red leaf season. The scenery of the red leaves set off by the moss is amazing. The red leaves illuminated by lights at night are also a must-see and are full of romance. Next to the temple is the World Heritage Tenryuji Temple, which is an excellent place to see the red leaves of Arashiyama. In the early morning, you can climb up the red leaves steps that have not been cleaned by the monks, and the scenery is wonderful. 3. Kenninji Temple, a quiet temple forgotten by tourists. Kenninji Temple is at the end of Hanamikoji. Many tourists think it is not a scenic spot, so it is particularly quiet. But in fact, Kenninji Temple is also the oldest in Kyoto. One of the temples in the world, its courtyard with dry landscape is no less impressive. Sitting here, facing the dry landscape courtyard, comprehending life, drinking a cup of matcha, and looking up at the national treasure Yunlong Picture, it is really very pleasant! The latest visa policy, visas have been relaxed. Many media on the Internet have said that Japan’s latest relaxation of visa policies starting from the 19th is actually just a “rich visa”. However, if you study carefully, you will find that this visa has lowered the threshold a lot, allowing Chinese people to travel freely. There are still many benefits. 1. Multiple-entry visas for business purposes and cultural exchanges. First of all, the requirement for a white passport has been cancelled. It is no problem to go to Japan for the first time. Secondly, guarantee documents such as "personal guarantee" and so on have been cancelled, which means there is no need to find a Japanese to "personally guarantee" you. In other words, business exchanges and business inspections will be more convenient with a business visa. 2. For individual tourists, multiple entries into Okinawa and the three northeastern prefectures have relaxed the conditions for "individuals and family members with sufficient financial strength" to "have certain financial strength and have obtained a Japanese short-term visa in the past three years." individuals and families.” In addition, family members were not allowed to travel to Japan alone before. Now, family members can travel alone without being accompanied by the applicant. To put it simply, as long as I have a certain financial income and have been to Japan before, I can happily take my parents to get a multiple-entry visa, and the family trip can start at any time! If my parents want, they can go there on their own. 3. Individual multiple-entry tourist visa for high-income earners. This is a newly established visa type this time: "5-year multiple-entry tourist visa." For high-income earners traveling to Japan for the first time, the previously set restriction of "must enter Okinawa, Fukushima and other places" has been changed to a 5-year multiple-entry visa with "no regional restrictions".

Finally, don’t think that traveling to Japan on your own is too difficult or out of reach. If you really want it, have the courage to go! I believe you will gain a unique Japan travel experience!