Recommended for winter travel! Popular tourist attractions for couples
Recommended winter travel spots for couples
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In addition, at selected spots Activities and experiences unique to couples and winter We are also introducing them, so please take a look!
table of contents
- 1 Winter travel recommended for couples 1: Okinawa
- 2 Winter travel recommended for couples 2: Hokkaido
- 3 Winter travel recommended for couples 3: Tochigi
- 4 Winter travel recommended for couples 4: Yamagata
- 5 Winter travel recommendation 5 for couples: Saitama
- 6 Let's go on a winter trip as a couple!
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Winter travel recommended for couples 1: Okinawa
Okinawa
When we think of traveling, we tend to think of summer,
winter
It also has a lot of charm!
compared to high season
Transportation and accommodation costs are cheap
become,
The number of tourists decreases and calms down.
So you can have a relaxing time.
In Okinawa in winter, whale watching or stargazing You can see beautiful scenery unique to the winter season, such as !
Late December to early April every year
This is the best season for whale watching!
When the winter season comes
Okinawa
・
Kerama Islands
In the nearby waters, pods of humpback whales appear in search of warm waters to give birth. You can see these huge whales swimming, measuring about 15 meters long and weighing about 30 tons!
The location where the whale watching tour is held (boarding location) varies depending on the tour. . Many Naha (southern) , Headquarters (northern) You can choose for each tour.
In Okinawa, tours are also held with the aim of preserving the whale habitat, so you can enjoy sightseeing without harming the whales!
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stargazing is an activity held all year round. Especially in winter, the air is very clear and the starry sky can be seen clearly. .
Okinawa has a warmer climate than Honshu, so it's perfect for stargazing in winter. you know!
For a spectacular starry sky photo tour,
Okinawa
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Miyakojima
We recommend the tours held at! Miyakojima is famous as a spot where you can see one of the most beautiful starry skies in Japan.
Taking romantic photos as a couple under the ever-changing starry sky will make for great memories!
Take a photo with the starry sky! Miyakojima is where you can see one of the most beautiful starry skies in Japan. Let's take starry sky photography in the best place of the day, taking into account the conditions of the day!
Winter travel recommended for couples 2: Hokkaido
Beautiful snowy scenery and illuminations shining in the silver world, If you want to experience the real charm of Hokkaido, we recommend the extremely cold winter!
Drift ice tour or Smelt fishing experience There are also many activities to enjoy the winter!
Drift ice tour What is A tour to see drift ice, which is chunks of ice floating on the sea surface, by boat or on foot. It means. Drift ice appears in the Sea of Okhotsk every winter only, In Japan, it can only be seen in Hokkaido. !
Drift ice cruise
You go to see drift ice on a sightseeing boat (icebreaker) that allows you to break through the ice on the sea surface.
Drift ice walk
Wearing highly heat-retaining protective suits, we walk on the drift ice under the guidance of a guide.
A drift ice cruise that is easy to take on, regardless of age or physical strength. and, A running water walk that gives you the excitement of exploring . Both have different types of fun!
Smelt fishing experience teeth, Experience fishing for smelt using fishing equipment in lakes and marshes About. Compared to regular fishing, Fishing equipment is light and easy to handle, making fishing easy even for beginners, making it an outdoor leisure activity that is easy for people of all ages to try. is.
Not only is it fun to fish, but you can also enjoy eating the smelt you caught as tempura or fried chicken after you catch it! A plan where you can experience fishing in a tent It is recommended because it makes you feel less cold!
The main areas (boarding locations) in Hokkaido where you can enjoy the above two are: Sapporo or Monbetsu/Abashiri is. There are also day-trip bus tours departing from Sapporo that take you to tours held in Monbetsu and Abashiri, so even couples who are mainly thinking of sightseeing in Sapporo have no problem!
A date with just the two of you with a lot of mood is good, but why not enjoy a date that is unique to winter by participating in a friendly activity with many other people?
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Ice smelt fishing experience
"teeth,
Pick-up and drop-off from JR Sapporo Station included
!
You can stay warm in the tent and rent all the tools, so feel free to participate.
About 30 to 45 minutes by car from central Sapporo, experience smelt fishing on ice, which is currently attracting attention at the very popular spot [Ibarado River]! Transportation from Sapporo Station is included, and all tools are available for rental, so feel free to join us. Please wear warm clothing as this is an outdoor activity. The guide will make tempura of the smelt you caught on the spot, so you can enjoy it. with food
" Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora ” to see the drift ice " Drift ice cruise ” can also be reserved. .
Be sure to experience the vibrations and sounds as you break through the drift ice, as well as the dynamic force of the drift ice!
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora allows you to get a closer look at the white drift ice that covers the Sea of Okhotsk. The vibrations and sounds as you break through the drift ice are impressive! During operation, you can move to various locations on the ship. You can see the drift ice up close on the side deck and rear deck on the first floor. 2nd floor side deck/rear deck/observation deck
Winter travel recommended for couples 3: Tochigi
Of winter Tochigi So, Recommended because you can enjoy snow activities and see beautiful illuminations. ! There are also many hot spring areas where you can warm up your cold body.
Especially recommended in Tochigi in winter are: illumination and Icefall tour !
The illuminations, where buildings and scenery sparkle with lots of lights, look most beautiful in the winter when the nights are long and the air is clear.
The colorful lights that shine in the dark enhance the romantic mood, making it perfect for a date. is.
on the other hand,
Icefall tour
What is
A tour to admire frozen waterfalls
. There are many types of tours, but you can climb the snowy mountain with your own feet and aim for the icefall spot.
Snowshoe/snow trekking tour
is the main thing.
Walking in search of the natural beauty that is unique to winter is sure to be a special and memorable experience!
Illuminations and icefall tours that represent Tochigi are held at Ashikaga City or Nikko City .
Illuminations are held all over the country, but among them, Ashikaga Flower Park ” illumination is An event that has won first place nationwide in numerous awards, including "Japan's Three Major Illuminations" and the International Illumination Award. !
The approximately 100,000 square meter park is decorated with over 5 million light bulbs, and you can enjoy beautiful illuminations with different themes depending on the season. The collaboration between illumination and projection mapping is also a highlight. you know! Please come and see for yourself one of the most beautiful illuminations in Japan!
In Nikko City, there is a place known as a famous place for icefalls.
Unryu Valley
"there is.
This huge block of ice, with a drop of about 120m and a width of about 100m, is so good that it can almost be called a work of art!
Although the icefall tour has a harsh image, it is safe because you will be walking with a guide instructor.
you know!
Adventure trekking through the world of snow and ice in the Nikko Omote Mountain Range, the foot of Mt. Onmine, and the valley along the Inari River! Wearing crampons and wearing full winter mountain equipment, we will walk with a guide towards the Unryu Valley. (Approximately 6 hours round trip, suitable for strong legs) When you arrive, you will find a 120m-high icefall frozen in the freezing cold, as well as icicles and ice walls as wide as 100m! You should see this! ! winter days
Winter travel recommended for couples 4: Yamagata
Known as one of the heaviest snowfall prefectures in the country
Yamagata
!
Yamagata
So,
There are many attractions such as seeing beautiful frost-covered trees and playing in the snow.
is.
rime What is A phenomenon in which fog or clouds, which are droplets of water below 0°C (supercooled water droplets), collide with cold trees, stick to them, and freeze. About. It is so delicate that it is called "soft lime" in English, and will crumble with the slightest shock.
The world of silver covered with delicate and beautiful frost trees created by nature is fantastic, and it's like a scene from a movie!
There are only a few places in Japan where you can see frost-covered trees, and in Yamagata,
Zao
You can see it in ``.
" rime tour "Then, Tour the Zao Mountain Range, a famous spot for frost-covered trees, on snowshoes and buggies. . The fantastic silver world that spreads out in the unexplored region is emotional and photogenic. We also recommend taking photos as a couple!
For active and curious couples, A tour to walk among frost-covered trees wearing snowshoes is perfect . You can also feel the excitement of going on an adventure.
[Yamagata Zao] Snowshoe tour around the frost-covered trees - Free pick-up and drop-off available
Yamagata Zao Mountain Range Easy! Round-trip transportation from Yamagata City to the trailhead ♫ Zao Mountain Range, famous for its frost-covered trees. Enjoy taking photos while walking through a group of frost-covered trees called a rime field. If the time and weather are right, we will see the ice-filled kettle and visit Kattamine Shrine, which is covered in snow. *This tour does not guarantee peak hunting.
For couples who want to enjoy a date with an adult atmosphere,
A tour to see frost-covered trees illuminated by the sunset
is recommended!
With snow buggy transportation included, you can enjoy your time together, drinking wine and looking at the fantastic natural beauty!
Yamagata Kaminoyama Zao Liza World Sunset "Sunset-colored frost-covered trees" viewing
Entering another magical world of frost-covered trees illuminated by the setting sun and shrouded in silence. Speaking of winter in Zao, it is "frozen trees." The world of snow-covered trees towering in pure white during the day is a sight to behold, but in the evening, when the lifts stop, the sight of them dyed a madder red by the setting sun is a sight you don't usually get to see. The ultimate time to enjoy the fantastic natural beauty with a glass of wine in a private snow buggy.
Winter travel recommendation 5 for couples: Saitama
There are many leisure spots that can be enjoyed regardless of the season. Saitama but, For couples traveling in winter, we recommend `` Misotsuchi Icicle ” !
Sansotsuchi Icicle is an ice art created by freezing Iwashimizu in the harsh winter environment. is. Dynamic with a height of about 8m and a width of about 30m! Because it is created by nature, its shape changes every year, and the time when you can see it varies depending on the weather and temperature, but basically Early January to mid-February is the best time to see it.
During the winter season, light up It will also be held for a limited time, so couples can enjoy the beautiful scenery to their heart's content. !
Let's go on a winter trip as a couple!
illumination to snow scene , whale watching or Icefall tour There are many sights and activities that couples can enjoy in winter!
Please refer to the article and have a special winter experience with your loved ones!
*The contents of this article are current as of December 2023.
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