The weather during a vacation in Japan in January varies depending on where you spend it. In snowy Hokkaido, temperatures hover around -8°C, and it snows every day. Which is conducive to vacationing at the region's ski resorts.
Particularly picturesque pictures during a winter vacation in Japan can be seen in Zao Hot Springs, in the north of Honshu Island, where the snow forms bizarre images due to the evaporation of thermal springs. Ski tours to Japan in January are particularly popular.
It's much warmer in the center of the country at this time, around +7°C. There is almost no snow, but the weather is not bad for sightseeing. And for visiting spas, where you can warm up after a chilly walk. But in Okinawa and Ryukyu Island, the temperature doesn't drop below +20°C, and local coral reefs can be explored with scuba diving.
Japan vacation prices in January remain quite high despite the winter weather. The average price for tours to Japan in Januar is 1500 USD. tripmydream can help you find the best Japan tour for you in winter.
