February is the coldest month in Japan. So, best season for sky and snow-boading. Many roads even around Tokyo area becomes icy sometimes. You have to be very careful when you drive, especially northern part of Japan. Sometimes, you have to set chains for your car.
Setsubun, 02/03, is the major events in February. It is one of the oldest traditional custom in Japan. There are many events related with Setsubun hold in Japan. Mamemaki is the activity which plays in Setsubun.
February 11 which is the National Day of Japan is the first Emperor Jinmu was appeared in Japanese myth.
February 14 is the Valentine's Day. Japanese Valentine's Day is very unique. Because it is based on this "Girls give Boys chocolate," you will see many special sales of chocolate everywhere in Japan.
National Holidays:
- 02/11 : National Day of Japan (建国記念日)
Major Events:
- Setsubun (節分) at 02/03
- Valentine's Day at 02/14
Weather: Mostly Sunny but sometimes snow (rains 63mm per month)
Ave. temperature and humidity of Tokyo: 5.4 degrees C, 55%
Flowers:
-Kawazu-zakura
Juhyo, Ice Monster, of Zao（蔵王の樹氷） is one of the most popular feature in Tohoku. This phenomena happens only few mountains of Tohoku in the world. All trees will be covered with snow and ice, and they just look like monsters. Juhyo only formed with extremely wet and cold wind from Siberia. When that wet wind hits the high mountain like Zao, Juhyo appears. Juhyo in Zao appears from January to March. Feb. is the best time to see. It is one of the most unique and beautiful scenery of Japanese winter.
Tourist Info.
It is very easy access to the top of Mt. Zao by Ropeway.
Period: from the end Of Dec. to early Mar.
Time: 8:30 to 17:00
Round Trip: 2,500 yen for adult, 1,250 yen for kids.
Best time is visit in February.
Access
0. at Yamagata Station.
1. use shuttle bus to Zao Onsen.
2. walk to Zao Sancho Ropeway.
3. 30 min. to the top.
2500 JPY
2 hr.
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