Japan is a country where the beauty of the four seasons truly shines, and winter is an especially magical time. Across the nation, landscapes are transformed by snow and crystal-clear air. Snow-covered mountains and townscapes are joined by enchanting illuminations that light up the cities, creating a unique winter charm. Travel through different regions to discover their distinctive winter scenery and light displays, and fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Japan in winter.
Which would you like to visit this winter?
Fukuroda Falls, a prominent tourist spot in Ibaraki, are located in Taki River which stems from Kuji River running through Okukuji District. The great waterfall is 120m-tall and 73m-wide, one of Japan's Three Great Waterfalls along with Kegon Falls in Tochigi and Nachi Falls in Wakayama. It was also selected into 100 best waterfalls in Japan.
A shrine famous on social media as a “Spiritual Place” and a “Gateway to another world”. This shrine worships Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto, and Iwagimitai-Shogun as its deities. It is known by locals as “Gongen-San”. On the temple grounds, there is the “Nagi” for good luck in marriage and “Ugeto-Iwa” (Ugeto Stone) which is good for passing tests and winning things.
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