1Nagano, Japan

Known for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano is one of Japan’s top winter destinations.

Located in the Japanese Alps, this area is famous for its powdery snow, unique hot spring baths, and its famous snow monkeys.

At Jigokudani Monkey Park, visitors can watch Japanese macaques soak in natural hot springs amid snowy surroundings—a truly unique winter sight. The nearby village of Hakuba Valley is renowned for skiing, and the traditional inns offer a warm retreat with Japanese hospitality and onsen (hot spring) experiences.

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