Don't Miss Out on These Things to Do in Japan in January

One of the best ways to enjoy the colder months in Japan is by taking a tour of a local sake brewery. Many breweries offer tours and tastings during the winter months, which is an excellent way to spend a day or two off from work or school. You can also find winter temples around the country open year-round but may feature special events during this time of year. Some temples even have their own sake breweries on site!

Whether you're in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, or any other region throughout Japan, a visit to a traditional onsen is something that is never to be missed! Onsens are a great way to relax and enjoy the country's beautiful nature!

Yamanashi's local dishes are a delicious way to keep warm. So make sure to try some of its special local fare when the weather gets chilly. Yoshida Udon and Hoto noodles are just two of the many dishes that are ready for you to cook.

Hike Japan's tallest mountain, Mt. Fuji, while watching the sun rising over the horizon with your friends. After reaching the 5th station on the Fuji Subaru Line, rest at the 7th station and take a spectacular night sky view while waiting for sunrise. On this tour, not only will you hike up the great Fuji-san, but you will also learn about its unique weather, starry sky, plants, as well as wild birds and animals.

Although Hokkaido's winter scenery is spectacular, the frozen sea that stretches beyond the horizon in all directions is even more breathtaking. That frozen sea is called the Okhotsk Sea, and when you see it, you'll understand why they call it a "sea of ice." Take an Aurora Sightseeing Boat cruise and see the drift ice up close.

Ice fishing is a great way to spend a winter day with your family. If you are in Japan during the winter, try fishing for smelt fish. The season is short and sweet, so grab your loved ones and enjoy a lovely day together, catching and cooking smelt fish.

Spending a day on the slopes in Japan's Niigata Prefecture is an experience like no other. Get a ski lift ticket, snowshoe, or snowboard your way through the powdery slopes, or take a ride on a snowmobile and experience the thrill of it all.

What's better than skiing and snowshoeing? Night skiing and snowshoeing! Experience the snowy fields under the moonlight and the starry sky. Get ready for a magical winter adventure.

Why are Japanese strawberries so delicious? They're so succulent and sweet! With over 70 different kinds of strawberries, some you'll never have heard of, at a Japanese strawberry farm, you can pick your very own strawberries and eat as many as you want.

Ready for the most fun and adventurous activity of the winter? Learn how to snow kite and fly on snow in Nagano. These lessons will teach you all the skills and techniques you need to ride the snow like a pro.