*AI Translated
Speaking of scenery that can be enjoyed only in winter, it is a spectacular view of snowy scenery and ice. Jalan, a travel information magazine published by Recruit Co., Ltd., conducted a questionnaire on the theme of "prefectures where you can encounter beautiful snowy scenery." Here are the results. Which prefecture do Japan people think of where they can encounter a spectacular view of snow?
Ranking of prefectures where you can encounter "Jalan" snowy scenery
| 1st place | Hokkaido |
| 2nd place | Aomori |
| Third | Akita |
| 4th place | Iwate |
| 5th place | Niigata |
| 6th place | Yamagata |
| Ranked 7th | Ishikawa |
| Ranked 8th | Nagano |
| Ranked 9th | Toyama |
| Ranked 10th | Gifu |
The first place in the snow-capped image ranking was won by Hokkaido. It seems that many people associated it with the fact that there were many spots with a spectacular view of snow due to the amount of snow and nature. Aomori Prefecture ranked 2nd, Akita Prefecture 3rd, Iwate Prefecture 4th, and Yamagata Prefecture 6th, with four prefectures from Tohoku ranking in the top 10.
In addition, if you look at the prefectures ranked, you will see that there are scenic spots rich in nature, and there are many events that can only be experienced during the winter season. This winter, why don't you go out to the spectacular view of snow and ice that you want to see at least once, while taking good measures against the cold?
No. 1: Hokkaido
Hokkaido overwhelmingly gathered comments about snow, such as "a lot of snow" and "a lot of snow". Next, there were many impressions of "a lot of nature" and "abundant nature", and I think that the combination of snow-rich nature × associated with the beautiful snow-spectacular scenery. In addition, many people commented on the "Sapporo Snow Festival", and it seems that many people thought of the winter event, which is one of the three major snow festivals in Japan.
Hokkaido in winter has many spectacular views that can never be seen in summer, and are unique to this time of year. There are many attractive spots that are unique to the northern land, such as the city of Otaru where the gentle light of candles illuminates the snow, the silver and white world where the snow carpet spreads on the hills of Biei, and the Sea of Okhotsk where drift ice rushes in.
No. 2: Aomori Prefecture
After Hokkaido, Aomori Prefecture had the most comments about snow, such as "the image of snow" and "the snow looks beautiful". There are also words such as "tree ice" and "snowy scenery", and it is known as a heavy snowfall area located in the northernmost part of Honshu.
At Mt. Hakkoda, you can not only enjoy skiing with powder snow, but in January and February, you can also ski in between the "Snow Monsters," which are in full bloom when snow and water droplets adhere to conifers and freeze the ice. In addition, you can enjoy various experiences such as snow, illuminations, and hot springs in Aomori Prefecture, such as the icefall of the Oirase mountain stream, the illumination of Lake Towada, and the snowy Sourgayu hot spring.
No. 3: Akita Prefecture
"There is a beautiful image of the Japan sea side" and "I have seen it on travel programs" are some of the impressions of Akita Prefecture in the media. One of the most famous winter attractions is the powerful Namahage Shiba Lantern Festival, where people parade down from the snowy mountains and around the shrine grounds with torches, but of course, there are many spots in the prefecture where you can see fantastic snowy scenery.
It is full of winter pleasures that can only be experienced in Akita Prefecture, such as the secret hot spring "Nipto Onsen Town", also known as the Yukimi open-air bath, and the snow festival "Kamakura" in Yokote City, which is said to have a history of about 450 years.
No. 4: Iwate Prefecture
"Because it's cold" and "Because it's a northern country," Iwate Prefecture gathered comments about the cold rather than the snow. It is surrounded by mountainous areas, and it often snows in winter, and depending on the day, the temperature drops below freezing. Among them, the snow and ice festival held in the Yabukawa district, which has a record of 35 degrees below zero, features fantastic ice caves and objects.
In addition, there are many events that can only be experienced in winter, such as a winter-only event where lanterns with wishes written on them are flown all at once on the slopes of the ski resort.
No. 5: Niigata Prefecture
In addition to comments about snow, such as "it snows a lot" and "the image of snow," there were also comments about snow in Niigata Prefecture that they had seen it in travel magazines, as well as on TV and pamphlets. The "Ojiya Balloon Riot" held in Ochiya City is a photogenic event where colorful hot air balloons float on a pure white snowy field.
In addition, there are many picturesque festivals and scenery, such as the "Tokamachi Snow Festival" and the "Tsunan Snow Festival" where many lanterns are launched, and it is an area full of charm that can only be experienced in winter.
*The information presented is current as of November 30, 2024.
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Ranking of prefectures where you can encounter a snowy scenery of "Jalan" Survey Summary
- Survey method: Internet survey
- Survey target: 20s ~ 50s living in 47 prefectures
- Number of valid responses: 1,024
- Survey period: Friday, October 18, 2024 ~ Monday, October 21, 2024
- Research organization: INTAGE
- About Recruiting: https://www.recruit.co.jp/
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