Where to stay in Tokyo for Christmas: Marunouchi, Roppongi, Omotesando, Shiodome and budget bases matched to the 2026 Christmas illuminations and markets, with Christmas Eve tips.
Tokyo at New Year: hatsumode at Meiji Jingu, Sensoji and Zojoji, the best areas to stay, what’s open from 31 December to 3 January, overnight trains, countdowns and booking tips.
Sapporo Snow Festival 2027 (4–11 February): the three sites, the best areas to stay (Odori, Susukino, Sapporo Station, Nakajima Park, Otaru), when to book and getting around in the snow.
Where to stay in Hakuba Valley: Happo Village, Echoland, Wadano, Goryu, Iwatake and the northern resorts compared, plus how to get there from Tokyo, booking timing and taxes.
Where to stay in Niseko: Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, Annupuri and Kutchan compared for first-timers, families and budgets, plus airport transfers, booking timing and taxes.