Must-see Snowscape! Snow Lantern Festival！

This enchanting festival offers a soul-warming escape into a world of flickering lights and serene snowscapes. Enjoy delicious local street food, and experience the very best of Yonezawa’s winter charm.

Powder Perfect: Why Your Next Ski Trip Should Be in Tohoku

Japan's Tohoku region has high-quality ski resorts that are off the beaten track but easily accessible from Tokyo, especially on the JR EAST railway network.

GALA Yuzawa : The Perfect Snowy Day Trip from Tokyo

Planning a ski trip near Tokyo? Then welcome to GALA Yuzawa, Japan’s most easily accessible snow resort, and discover how the JR Tokyo Wide Pass can make your journey seamless.

A Scenic Railway Journey Through Snow Country

Explore the best of Tohoku in a snow activity-filled rail journey, unlocking its natural wonders, cultural treasures, and historical landmarks along the way with the JR East Pass.