{"id":44806,"date":"2026-01-09T13:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T02:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=44806"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T02:07:22","slug":"where-to-go-in-japan-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/where-to-go-in-japan-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"From Snow to Tokyo: Where to Go in Japan\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>From Shibuya\u2019s rush to Kyoto\u2019s hush, and Osaka\u2019s late-night eats to Hokkaido\u2019s powder peaks \u2013&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;your guide to where to go in Japan. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding where to go in Japan can feel overwhelming \u2013 this is a country where ancient temples share skylines with futuristic skyscrapers, where you can ski world-class powder in the morning and soak in volcanic hot springs by the afternoon.&nbsp;Read on to discover Japan&#8217;s must-see spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_6128379dccff9c37c26176b93301d6a2\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Deluxe 15-Day Best of Japan with Tokyo, Hiroshima &#038; 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Osaka \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><span>Starts in <strong>Tokyo<\/strong>, Ends in <strong>Osaka<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Deluxe 15-Day Best of Japan with Tokyo, Hiroshima &#038; Osaka <\/div><div class=\"meta\">15 days \u00b7 7 places \u00b7 1 country<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">15 days from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$6,134<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\">\/person with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$6,389<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$21,242<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-69%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<br>Twin regular room<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tokyo&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Where zebra crossings move in every direction, sidewalks surge with a constant rush and billboards talk back \u2013 Tokyo&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;whisper, it roars in neon.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/how-to-spend-72-hours-in-tokyo\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/how-to-spend-72-hours-in-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">world\u2019s largest metropolis<\/a> is best explored neighbourhood&nbsp;by&nbsp;neighbourhood. A few days up your sleeve means you can do this city justice \u2013&nbsp;lose yourself in&nbsp;Shibuya\u2019s scramble,&nbsp;admire&nbsp;Harajuku\u2019s pastel-punk kawaii fashion&nbsp;and sample temple-side street eats in Asakusa.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong>&nbsp;Travellers&nbsp;that love variety&nbsp;\u2013 where you can eat Michelin-listed <em>onigiri <\/em>(rice balls) for breakfast and smoky yakitori in a standing-only restaurant for dinner.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_f0c45b3722b33f7dd4e3bf1aa6c0520c\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Mercure Tokyo Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a 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src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/7vmpe4rwmoq909mjess.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/7vmpe4rwmoq909mjess.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/7vmpe4rwmoq909mjess.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/7vmpe4rwmoq909mjess.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/7vmpe4rwmoq909mjess.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Mercure Tokyo Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/hnnpf9j2oj0ef7x4ddh.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/hnnpf9j2oj0ef7x4ddh.webp 400w, 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near Imperial Palace with Onsite Restaurant &#038; Bar<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.6<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Excellent<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">8 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$208<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Mercure Tokyo Hibiya\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Tokyo\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Japan\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        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The walk from&nbsp;Omotesando&nbsp;Avenue \u2013 a tree-lined boulevard of architecturally daring luxury stores \u2013 through Harajuku to Shibuya&nbsp;Station&nbsp;offers the perfect introduction to the neighborhood&#8217;s energy.&nbsp;For fashion lovers, it offers the best of both worlds: from haute couture in&nbsp;Omotesando&nbsp;to vintage hunting on Cat Street, where Tokyo&#8217;s street style is at its most maximalist.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Takeshita Street delivers the full Harajuku experience in one candy-coloured,&nbsp;sensory-rich stretch \u2013 photo booths flash, J-pop blasts from fashion boutiques, and crepe vendors roll elaborate desserts into towering handheld cones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shibuya&nbsp;Station area&nbsp;announces itself in doubled neon and human density. At Shibuya Scramble, one of the planet&#8217;s busiest intersections, the traffic lights&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;just change \u2013 they unleash a wave of pedestrians who flood the crossing&nbsp;from&nbsp;five directions at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go to see quintessential Tokyo: Shinjuku\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Glossy skyscrapers and gritty alleys sit side by side in Shinjuku. From a distance,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a vertical village \u2013 towers, department stores and hotels rising in tight formation. <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/partner\/hotel-gracery-shinjuku\/8c7cfdaf-9e89-411d-abeb-7897da73fa33?srsltid=AfmBOoorEuhG9zxcmPMDvGZSSOwjyPMskp4dDMFEzcXRT_oExO3SYSjs&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Giant Godzilla Head atop Kabukicho&#8217;s Hotel Gracery Shinjuku<\/a> is\u00a0almost\u00a0impossible to\u00a0miss; look\u00a0closer,\u00a0and\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find lantern-lit lanes lined with tiny\u00a0<em>izakayas\u00a0<\/em>(Japanese-style pubs).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Memory Lane (Omoide\u00a0Yokocho)\u00a0delivers\u00a0smoky yakitori and bowls of chewy soba noodles served at snug counter seats. Golden Gai is the spot for a nightcap, a nightlife pocket where post-war scruffiness\u00a0lives on\u00a0in its maze of miniature bars (most have a maximum seating of six guests).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_81aca4d5a07d123cae4d42109668dbe3\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Insider Series: 10-Day Japan Foodie Tour Co-Curated by Gary Mehigan by \"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-de6e7a67-656b-40b0-b15b-86241e7755d4\/insider-series-10-day-japan-foodie-tour-co-curated-by-gary-mehigan-asia-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour  LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Insider Series: 10-Day Japan Foodie Tour Co-Curated by Gary Mehigan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div 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<strong>Tokyo<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Insider Series: 10-Day Japan Foodie Tour Co-Curated by Gary Mehigan<\/div><div class=\"meta\">10 days \u00b7 6 places \u00b7 1 country<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">10 days from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$4,969<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\">\/person with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$5,071<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$18,373<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-72%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<br>Twin regular room<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go in Tokyo for extraordinary shopping: Ginza\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ginza is synonymous with the city&#8217;s glitziest shopping. Designer flagships like Chanel and Louis Vuitton\u00a0neighbour\u00a0Japanese giants Uniqlo and Muji, while Ginza Six rises as a contemporary landmark spanning six floors of retail space.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;had enough of the glitz, visit&nbsp;bustling&nbsp;Tsukiji Outer Market. The wholesale fish auctions once held in the &#8216;inner&#8217; market have&nbsp;relocated&nbsp;to&nbsp;Toyosu, but the &#8216;outer&#8217; market thrives with the same energy \u2013 seafood vendors, restaurant&nbsp;stalls&nbsp;and some of Tokyo&#8217;s freshest breakfast sushi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go in Tokyo for a glimpse of the old city:\u00a0Asakusa\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Centred\u00a0around\u00a0the magnificent Sens\u014d-ji Temple, Asakusa exudes old-world Japan. Step through the temple\u2019s outer gate and wander down\u00a0Nakamise\u00a0Street, where traditional craft shops and street food stalls line the path to the temple. Along the way,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0spot rickshaw carts \u2013 two- or three-wheeled, human-pulled vehicles \u2013 and locals and visitors alike dressed in traditional kimonos.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between Asakusa and Ueno lies Kappabashi Street, Tokyo&#8217;s &#8216;Kitchen Town&#8217;.\u00a0A giant chef&#8217;s head marks the entrance to this restaurant supply district, where over 100 shops sell everything from professional-grade knives and ceramics to Japan&#8217;s legendary plastic food samples, almost indistinguishable from the real thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_505df7ec224c0b309953cc8120414806\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Deluxe 7-Day Japan Highlights with Tokyo, Kyoto &#038; Osaka by \"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-92d2174b-1048-437e-92a7-82e4cc4fe56d\/7d-japan-highlights-tour-asia-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour  LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Deluxe 7-Day Japan Highlights with Tokyo, Kyoto &#038; 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Osaka by  8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-92d2174b-1048-437e-92a7-82e4cc4fe56d\/7d-japan-highlights-tour-asia-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour deal_card LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Deluxe 7-Day Japan Highlights with Tokyo, Kyoto &#038; Osaka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><span>Starts in <strong>Osaka<\/strong>, Ends in <strong>Tokyo<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Deluxe 7-Day Japan Highlights with Tokyo, Kyoto &#038; Osaka<\/div><div class=\"meta\">7 days \u00b7 4 places \u00b7 1 country<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">7 days from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,469<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\">\/person with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,626<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$11,883<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-77%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<br>Twin regular room<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kyoto<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Japan&#8217;s capital, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/how-to-spend-72-hours-in-kyoto\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/how-to-spend-72-hours-in-kyoto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyoto\u00a0remains\u00a0the country&#8217;s spiritual heart<\/a>, where Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples rise above stunning greenery and misty mountains. Choose Kyoto if you want to slow down and dive deep into Japanese culture \u2013\u00a0wandering vermillion torii gates,\u00a0witnessing\u00a0tea ceremonies and exploring preserved districts where geisha traditions endure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0Those\u00a0seeking depth over breadth,\u00a0who\u2019d\u00a0rather spend a morning in one temple garden than tick off ten attractions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go to see Kyoto at its most photogenic: Higashiyama &amp; Gion\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Higashiyama and Gion reveal Kyoto at its most photogenic \u2013 wooden\u00a0<em>machiya\u00a0<\/em>(traditional wooden townnhouses), geisha districts, and temple approaches that look untouched by time.\u00a0Yasaka\u00a0Shrine \u2013 one of the city&#8217;s most iconic Shinto sites \u2013 sits at the edge of both districts, often lantern-lit and themed for festivals. Beyond its red gates, the sloped, pedestrian-only\u00a0shopping\u00a0lanes of\u00a0Ninenzaka\u00a0and\u00a0Sannenzaka\u00a0unfold,\u00a0leading to\u00a0spectacular Kiyomizudera\u00a0Temple.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In northern Higashiyama, the Philosopher\u2019s Path begins at\u00a0Ginkaku\u2011ji and winds along a cherry tree-lined canal. Beyond the seasonal blooms, the walk evokes Japanese aesthetics at their purest \u2013 <em>wabi-sabi<\/em> asymmetry and Zen-inspired design visible in the surrounding temples and gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go to for breathtaking bamboo:\u00a0Arashiyama\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arashiyama&nbsp;is&nbsp;arguably Kyoto&#8217;s&nbsp;most famous natural landscape \u2013 and for good reason.&nbsp;The bamboo grove rises in towering emerald columns, casting corridors of filtered light that feel otherworldly. Nearby, Tenryu-ji Temple\u2019s gardens show how spirituality shapes landscape, while&nbsp;Togetsukyo&nbsp;Bridge frames mountains that change with the seasons \u2013 cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go for the ultimate temple walk: Fushimi Inari\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fushimi Inari is one of Kyoto&#8217;s most photographed sights \u2013 thousands of vermillion torii gates forming tunnels up the mountainside. What photos\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0capture is the serene experience of walking through them as they narrow and multiply\u00a0in the forest, donated over centuries by individuals and businesses seeking blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osaka&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Osaka is Japan\u2019s second-largest economic\u00a0centre, once the seat of government under\u00a0Toyotomi\u00a0Hideyoshi, the Sengoku-era samurai lord who built Osaka Castle. Today, known as \u201cJapan\u2019s kitchen\u201d,\u00a0the city takes food seriously but itself less so. If Tokyo perfects and Kyoto preserves, Osaka famously lives in the moment \u2013 from\u00a0<em>kushikatsu\u00a0<\/em>(deep-fried skewered meat or vegetables)\u00a0to neon-lit arcades, business here always comes with a side of fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0Food lovers and budget-conscious explorers who prefer authenticity to polish.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go to taste Japan&#8217;s kitchen:\u00a0Dotonbori\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dotonbori is Osaka distilled into one neon-drenched canal-side street. The famous Glico Running Man looks over crowds below, while giant animated crabs, pufferfish\u00a0and octopuses mark restaurant entrances. This is ground zero for Osaka&#8217;s street food obsession: octopus-filled\u00a0takoyaki\u00a0and <em>okonomiyaki (<\/em>savoury pancakes) serve as ideal snacks amid shop-lined streets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go for family fun: Universal Studios Japan\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Universal Studios Japan blends Hollywood blockbusters with Japanese precision. Super Nintendo World has become the park&#8217;s biggest draw \u2013 a real-life Mario Kart experience. Beyond Nintendo, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, thrilling roller coasters and seasonal events (like a seriously spooky Halloween) that\u00a0showcase\u00a0how Japan perfects international entertainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go for Showa-era history: Shinsekai\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinsekai reveals Osaka unpolished \u2013 a retro\u00a0neighbourhood\u00a0where the 1950s\u00a0linger. Laid out in 1912 with hints of Paris and New York\u2019s Coney Island, it thrived in the post-war boom but has changed little since. Neon signs flicker above vintage\u00a0izakayas, while\u00a0Tsutenkaku\u00a0Tower \u2013 Osaka\u2019s own nod to the Eiffel Tower \u2013 rises in slightly faded glory.\u00a0Kushikatsu\u00a0is Osaka&#8217;s contribution to fried food perfection:\u00a0skewers from pork to lotus root dunked in a smoky-sweet, communal sauce at bustling eateries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hokkaido&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hokkaido is where Japan exhales \u2013 volcanic peaks rise above lavender fields\u00a0and\u00a0hot springs steam against snowy backdrops. From December to March,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/guide-to-skiing-in-japan\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/guide-to-skiing-in-japan\/\">it\u2019s\u00a0Asia\u2019s premier ski destination<\/a>. 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