Japan Snowfall Season 2021 Jun 2026

| Zone | Key Prefectures | Typical Snow Quality | Peak Season | Notable Resorts | |------|----------------|----------------------|--------------|------------------| | | Hokkaido | Light, dry powder | Dec–Mar | Niseko, Rusutsu, Furano | | Honshu (North/Central) | Niigata, Nagano, Gunma | Deep, consistent powder | Jan–Feb | Myoko Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, Hakuba | | Tohoku Region | Akita, Yamagata, Iwate | Heavy snowfall, cold | Jan–Feb | Appi Kogen, Zao Onsen, Geto Kogen |

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