Japan Winter Wonderland: Hidden Gem Itineraries with Regional JR Passes

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This Japan Winter Travel Guide will show you the best places to visit in Japan for stunning snow covered landscapes and hidden gems. We've compiled three winter itineraries. First we take you to the northern island of Hokkaido to explore Sapporo, Asahikawa, and Otaru. Then we make our way south from Hokkaido, venturing through picturesque Tohoku, on our way to Tokyo. Finally, we follow The New Golden Route from Tokyo to Nagano, Kanazawa, Fukui, and Osaka. Which winter itinerary is your favorite? Subscribe for more Japan travel tips https://www.youtube.com/KenshoQuest FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! JR Hokkaido Sapporo-Furano Area Pass: https://geni.us/sapporofuranopass Sapporo hotel recommendations: https://www.expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/sapporo Foreign tourist friendly restaurants in Sapporo: https://www.sapporo.travel/en/atws-restaurant/ Mt. Moiwa Ropeway status and hours: https://mt-moiwa.jp/en/guide/ JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass: https://geni.us/jreastsouthhokkaido Tohoku hotel recommendations: https://www.expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/snow-monsters Ropeway to Snow Monsters: https://hakkoda-ropeway.jp/english Hokuriku Arch Pass: https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass Hotel recommendations for Hokuriku Arch: https://www.expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/hokuriku Fukui Dinosaur Museum tickets: https://geni.us/fukuidinosaur Universal Studios Japan (Super Mario World Donkey Kong) tickets: https://geni.us/usjapan TIME STAMPS 00:00 Winter in Japan 00:37 Hokkaido 02:02 Hokkaido Day 1: New Chitose Airport 03:21 Hokkaido Day 1: Sapporo 05:56 Hokkaido Day 2: Sapporo 10:10 Hokkaido Day 3: Asahikawa 12:17 Hokkaido Day 4: Otaru 16:49 Tohoku 17:04 Sapporo to Hakodate 18:08 Aomori 20:42 Nebuta Wa Rasse Museum 21:08 Pokemon with You Train 23:35 Toshogu Shrine 24:35 Hokuriku 25:40 Hokuriku Day 1: Zenko-ji 28:14 Hokuriku Day 2: Snow Monkey Park 30:29 Hokuriku Day 3: Togakushi Shrine 33:31 Hokuriku Day 4: Kenroku-en 34:53 Hokuriku Day 5: Shirakawa-go 37:00 Hokuriku Day 6: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum 38:53 Hokuriku Day 7: Universal Studios Japan 40:31 Summary #winterinjapan #japantravelguide #kenshoquest 🎞 WATCH NEXT Ainokura & Shirakawa-go Villages Japan: https://youtu.be/CWaMYzk8txs How to Ride Mine Cart Madness at USJ NEW Donkey Kong Country: https://youtu.be/Fo4pLyNUrF8 How to Reserve Seats with the Hokuriku Arch Pass: https://youtu.be/cES_QCUxa2g JAPAN TRAVEL ESSENTIALS 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! 🛜 JAPAN DATA PLANS ( internet connection ) Data eSIM: https://ubigi.com/kenshoquest 🌟Save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST Japanese phone number + data eSIM: https://www.mobal.com/japan-esims/?source=3402 Pocket WiFi: https://www.japan-wireless.com/?via=kenshoquest 🌟 Save 10% with coupon JWKENSHO 🛏️ JAPAN HOTELS Our Japan hotel recommendations: https://expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/share 🚅 JAPAN TRANSPORTATION Purchase *Shinkansen* train tickets: https://geni.us/shinkansen 🌟 Residents of USA can save with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Whole Japan Rail Pass: https://geni.us/wholejrpass Hokuriku Arch Pass ( scenic arch Tokyo - Kanazawa - Kyoto ): https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass Hakone Free Pass ( round trip from Shinjuku ): https://geni.us/hakonefreepass 🍄 JAPAN ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS Luxury Japan experiences: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=kenshoquest Tours, activities and attractions on Klook: https://geni.us/klook-japan 🌟 Residents of USA can save on some activities with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea: https://geni.us/tokyodisney Shibuya Sky: https://geni.us/shibuyasky TeamLab Borderless: https://geni.us/teamlabborderless TeamLab Planets: https://geni.us/teamlabplanets Hello Kitty Sanrio Puroland Tokyo: https://geni.us/sanriopuroland USJ Super Nintendo World Osaka: https://geni.us/usjapan 🇯🇵 JAPAN TRIP ESSENTIALS Travel health insurance: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/24749286 Luggage delivery in Tokyo: https://geni.us/shipluggagetokyo ✈️ TRAVEL HACKS Powder shampoo that lathers with water! https://geni.us/thepowdershampoo 🌟 Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST when ordering directly through The Powder Shampoo website Solid travel toiletries: https://geni.us/ethique Best lightweight carry-on suitcase: https://julyus.pxf.io/daEqkW Lightweight backpacks, weekender bags, and duffles: https://geni.us/canvelle 🌟Save 15% with KENSHOQUEST15 Unbound Merino wool travel clothing: https://geni.us/unboundmerino 🌟Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST Best travel first aid kit: https://www.keepgoingfirstaid.com/kenshoquest 🌟Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST10 Travel gear in our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kenshoquest 🌺 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenshoquest/