See White Snow And Cherry In Japan February

Coming to Japan in February, visitors can both enjoy the romantic white snow scene and see the first wave of plum blossoms and cherry blossoms.
See white snow and cherry when traveling to Japan in February
A magical winter scene in Japan - Photo: Live Japan.
The weather in Japan in February depends on the region. The average temperature is about 6 degrees Celsius. During the day there are quite warm times

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In Tokyo, the temperature ranges from -1 to 11 degrees Celsius, while Hokkaido is colder, can go down to -4 degrees Celsius. It is famous for winter activities.
However, during your trip to Japan if you visit Okinawa or Kyushu, you will be hard pressed to believe this is winter because it is much warmer
What outfit should be prepared?
Since the end of winter is still in winter, prepare warm clothing such as coats, hats, gloves, thick socks and long-sleeved shirts.



Although the temperature is not very low, the winds are sometimes very strong.
Japanese people are very fond of thermostats. These are thin shirts but wear very warm, making it extremely simple to pack.
If you plan to go to the northern part of Japan to see one of the best winter scenes, get some extra supplies like snow boots, gloves, hats, ski pants and jackets, or foot warmers.
Shoes and boots are indispensable items - Photo: Live Japan
In contrast, when you come to Okinawa you only need to bring spring clothes because the average temperature is 15 degrees Celsius, the highest 19 degrees and the lowest 11 degrees Celsius.
Whatever time of year, always be sure to have comfortable shoes as you will walk a lot.
In addition, accessories such as lip balm, sunscreen, sunglasses, power bank for the phone are all essential Low temperatures cause the phone to drain out of battery very quickly than normal.




Exciting things in Japan in February
Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
If you like the romantic look of white snow, you cannot miss these places. This is a recognized World Heritage Site since 1995, famous for its rural estate with centuries old.
The beautiful fairy-tale villages in Shirakawa - Photo: Live Japan
In Shirakawa, you can visit many villages like Ogimachi that are peaceful and quiet, while enjoying the traditional village life. If you like adventure and exploration, you should go to Gokayama, where there are many villages still intact ancient, not yet touched by modern hands.
Hokkaido - Sapporo
Sapporo is the main city of the Hokkaido region, one of the most popular places in Japan in winter. You can find many interesting ski resorts at this time.
Winter Festival in Hokkaido - Photo: Live Japan
In particular, the Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) takes place in February every year and lasts for 7 days, is the biggest winter festival in Japan. The highlight of the festival are 10 stone and snow sculptures erected in Odori Park.




The best time to admire these sculptures is in the evening, when they are illuminated by various lights. Traveling to Japan on this occasion, visitors are also free to participate in snow sports and enjoy attractive street foods.
Hokkaido - Otaru
Another festival held from February 9 to February 18 every year is the Otaru Snow Light Festival in Hokkaido. On this occasion, the streets of Otaru are brightly lit with 120,000 candles shimmering in the snow, creating a magical scene.
The people here often tell the visitors that the purpose of the festival is to help people get rid of their troubles to fully enjoy the moment and in harmony with nature.
Other festivals
February is the time when festivals take place all over Japan. Yokote Kamakura is a festival that takes place on February 15-16 in Akita, where visitors can indulge in delicious food and beautiful views while sitting in warm igloos. Nagasaki Lantern Festival or Naked Matsuri Festival are also unique events that Japanese tourists cannot ignore.




See plum blossoms and cherry blossoms
It is often said that cherry blossom season in Japan is in March and April, in fact, visitors can still see cherry blossoms and plum blossoms in February.
Plum blossoms begin to bloom from the beginning of February with the same beauty as cherry blossoms. Some of the famous flower viewing spots include Atami Baien plum garden in Atami, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, Sazuka Forest Garden in Mia, Hanegi Park in Tokyo, or Kairakuen Park in Mito.
Particularly in Tokyo, visitors should visit the Yushima Tenjin Monument to admire the 300 plum trees that are in full bloom, open from 8:30 to 9:30.
Admire the first cherry trees - Photo: Live Japan
If you want to see the cherry blossoms in February, you can visit Kawazu in Shizuoka Prefecture, along the Itogawa River.
Onsen bath
Coming to Japan, visitors can not help but experience the traditional onsen bath of cherry blossom origin. In winter, this experience is even more special when soaking in warm water and admiring the surrounding white snow.
What to do in Tokyo?
In winter, the streets in Tokyo turn into an impressive sea of light.



The two main places for tourists to take check in photos are Caretta Shi.

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