My friend from Singapore wanted to see falling snow but we had limited budget and don't ski. So the uncle from my university's tour agency recommended Kusatsu Onsen (Kusatsu hot spring) because it's a ski destination with other activities available and closest to Tokyo. Located in Gunma prefecture, there was high chances of snow because the place is located on a mountain. Coach ride (round trip 5000yen) takes around 3.5-4 hours depending on traffic conditions from Shinjuku. 來自新加坡的好友堅持要看正在下雪的雪景,但是我們的預算不高,也不滑雪。所以大學旅行社建議我們去 草津溫泉 。那裡除了能滑雪以外,還有其它活動或可以觀光的地方。而且距離新宿約3.5-4個小時的巴士車程(來回5000yen)。草津溫泉位於群馬縣。因為在半山腰,所以下雪的機率高。 With great luck, we were able to see snow on 30th Dec 2011 and beautiful snow flakes fell onto my coat! 不知道哪兒來的好運,竟然在12月30日看到下雪的美景。而且是一到那裡就開始下了!美麗的冰雹就掉在我的外套上。