When I heard that it was winter in Japan, I was reminded of the snowy country of Hokkaido. #Biei in Hokkaido is famous as the blue pond. The contrast between the mysterious blue pond and the pure snow was very beautiful.

God the snowscapes of Japan just get better and better. I keep hearing and reading about Ouchi-Juku all over the place and it's really got me itching to visit. I really love these old post stations and their historic feel. The buildings are really rustic and just looking at them makes me feel comfortable and relaxed. I really love the thatched roofs as well. I can imagine enjoying some delicious soup and tea next to an irori and just letting all life's troubles be whisked away. Top it if with some hot springs and I can't even imagine a better way to relax. Apparently there's the hot spring Yunokami onsen about 15 minutes from Ouchi-Juku but I guess there's also a footbath in Ouchi-Juku itself as well? Or maybe it's in the same area as Yonokami Onsen, I'm not 100% sure on that. Hopefully it's heated either way ?

Excited by the unfamiliar snowy scenery I forgot about the cold and clicked the shutter crazy

Car coated on ice. The power of nature is amazing.

There are such magnificent icicles on the car. I was informed of the threat of the snow country.

This is a view of Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture. The post was also completely covered in snow.

This is a view of Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture.

This is a view of Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture. It was a spectacular view.

Lake Shoji is the most visited of the Fuji Five Lakes. It is a very quiet and pleasant place.

There is always a wood-burning stove in the lobby. It is a place of relaxation for everyone.

Photographed from the ropeway of Kita Yatsugatake. It was sunny that day, so we took the ropeway. However, when I reached the summit, it was cloudy、、。 I can't read the weather in the mountains. The summit was very cold at -12°C.

Winter in Okinawa

Couple Rock ✨ It's tasteful ^ ^

It is Tatsusawa Fudo Falls in Fukushima Prefecture. It is famous for its spots where you can take pictures of autumn leaves and waterfalls in autumn, but the snow and waterfall in winter were also beautiful.

What you can see in the back is the village of Oshi in Kanayama Town, Fukushima Prefecture. I took this photo with a train running next to the Tadami River. The greenery is beautiful in the snowless season, so I would like to go there again.

Wow this is awesome! Looks like a lot of fun. Japan has a lot of great ski resorts and with winter being pretty harsh this year I bet there's tons of fresh powder on top of the mountains. I've never went mountain climbing like this either. I've went hiking of course but not in snow like in these pictures. I'm more of a camper I suppose though lol. I like the different snowmen in these pictures too, it's pretty cool to see them as, like I've said before, there's not much snow in Tokyo. It's pretty cool they built a small house out of snow lol. It reminds me of the ice chapel in Hokkaido. Hopefully once it's easier to get outside I can go visit a resort like this even just to do some sledding or w/e. Start to lack exercise with being indoors all day everyday ?

This photo was taken on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture. It had snowed the day before, and it was quite cold in the early morning of this day. Therefore, the air was clear and Mt. Fuji looked very beautiful.

One piece at a Utsukushigahara Highlands in Nagano Prefecture. This is a photo of jumping into a snowy landscape dyed by the setting sun.

Located in the Kuju Mountains of Oita Prefecture When the trees get a big cold snap, Bloom (^^) snow flowers Fantastic like cherry blossoms A moment to forget the fatigue of mountain climbing Have become! location,Kokonoe, Oita,Makinoto Pass camera,SONY a7r4 lens,FE24-70mm F2.8GM

One piece at Hijiri Kogen in Nagano Prefecture. All the trees were frost, and it was a world of white silver.

This piece is taken in the Aikura Gassho-zukuri village in Toyama Prefecture. The weather that day was cloudy and the weather was not good, but a light awn came out of the gap in the clouds for just a few seconds. The glow that boosted this good old cityscape made it a nostalgic photo.

This photo is from the Kirigamine Highland in Nagano Prefecture. Diamond Dust & Sun Pillar was seen around 7 o'clock in the morning. It was a beautiful view, as if a jewel was falling.

One piece at a Utsukushigahara Highlands in Nagano Prefecture. It is a photo that is reminiscent of an exhilarating winter scenery bathed in strong sunlight in the best blue sky.

Takatsuka Atago Jizoson ⛩ in Hita City, Oita Prefecture Of course, on New Year's Day, we visit the three shrines. In particular, many students come here to pray. This year, it was really beautiful in another world with snow!

Walking the dog on a day when it snowed for the first time in a long time

The location is Osaka, and when I visited the grave, the place where I put flowers was frozen, so I took this picture.

The only one who is happy to get a lot of rain is my son lol. But last year it didn't pile up at all, so I'm glad I was able to play in the snow ^o^ Snow removal work is also fun for children! It's fun, isn't it? ?

Since it was New Year's, I took a dip in the clear sky. My eldest daughter seemed to enjoy being able to give it to herself, and she gave it as long as time allowed. As I gave it to him many times, I wondered if he got the hang of it, and he said that he would do it himself, and he did his best even though he was pulled by the wind.

It is the venue of the Tatehana Quay Morning Market in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. Tatehana Fishing Port. The fishing boat I saw at Tatehana Fishing Port was beautiful with blue lights!

On the riverbed of the Fuji River This is a photo of me flying a kite with my 2-year-old son. It was windy and we lifted ♪ high