Japan's Last Winter Wonderland ❄️

If you're visiting Japan and want to avoid the typical spots like Hokkaido and Mount Fuji, I highly recommend the Shoryudo Route! This travel route connects nine prefectures in central and northern Japan, and it's a favorite among locals. 📷 Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ World Heritage Snow Village Shirakawa-go, the most beautiful village in Japan! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, you must visit the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck for a panoramic view! The lights of the gassho-zukuri houses twinkle in the snow, creating a fairy-tale world. ✨ ⏰ Lighting up dates in 2025: January 13th, January 19th, January 26th, and February 2nd - 4 days, reservations required! ‼️ 2️⃣ Spirited Away Train Rivalling Mount Fuji! The Yuhigaoka Coast is surrounded by mountains over 3000 meters high. The red train along the way is the same as the one in "Spirited Away" where the No-Face man takes Chihiro on a train through the sea, full of destiny! 💯 3️⃣ Imperial Hot Spring Gero Onsen, ranked first among the three major hot spring towns in Japan, is used by the Japanese imperial family. Enjoy the warm waters while admiring the snowy landscape, it's incredibly comfortable! 4️⃣ Japanese Garden Heaven The top-tier garden Kenrokuen, and the ancient post town of Tsumago, which is even more Kyoto than Kyoto, let you experience the charm of the Edo period. Or visit the historic Higashi Chaya District where you might even catch a performance by geishas. 5️⃣ "City of Gold Leaf" Shopping and Dining Come to Kanazawa to try the gold leaf ice cream like Ishihara Satomi, and make your own gold leaf chopsticks & candies as souvenirs! 🍦 There's also the 5A-grade Hida beef, a sweet and savory delight! Japan's Last Winter Wonderland ❄️ Seasoned travelers love the Shoryudo Route. 📷 Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ World Heritage Snow Village Shirakawa-go, the most beautiful village in Japan! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, you must visit the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck for a panoramic view! The lights of the gassho-zukuri houses twinkle in the snow, creating a fairy-tale world. ✨ ⏰ Lighting up dates in 2025: January 13th, January 19th, January 26th, and February 2nd - 4 days, reservations required! ‼️ 2️⃣ Spirited Away Train Rivalling Mount Fuji! The Yuhigaoka Coast is surrounded by mountains over 3000 meters high. The red train along the way is the same as the one in "Spirited Away" where the No-Face man takes Chihiro on a train through the sea, full of destiny! 💯 3️⃣ Imperial Hot Spring Gero Onsen, ranked first among the three major hot spring towns in Japan, is used by the Japanese imperial family. Enjoy the warm waters while admiring the snowy landscape, it's incredibly comfortable! 4️⃣ Japanese Garden Heaven The top-tier garden Kenrokuen, and the ancient post town of Tsumago, which is even more Kyoto than Kyoto, let you experience the charm of the Edo period. Or visit the historic Higashi Chaya District where you might even catch a performance by geishas. 5️⃣ "City of Gold Leaf" Shopping and Dining Come to Kanazawa to try the gold leaf ice cream like Ishihara Satomi, and make your own gold leaf chopsticks & candies as souvenirs! 🍦 There's also the 5A-grade Hida beef, a sweet and savory delight! 🏰❄️🚂🍵🍦🥩🍣🎎🌸🌄