Snow Canyon
A massive wintry wall of snow up to 66 feet tall flanks a highway through Japan's mountains.

šŸ“œ A massive wintry wall of snow, up to 66 feet tall, flanks a highway through Japan's mountains in Tateyama-machi.
šŸ” This unique phenomenon forms a "snow canyon" with the pavement as its base and is part of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

Why Go

ā„ļø Experience a wondrous wall of solid snow
šŸš¶ Walk along the foot of the wall and capture its immense scale
šŸšŒ Drive or take a tour bus through the impressive mountain pass
ā›°ļø Witness one of Japan's snowiest places
šŸ“ø Great photo opportunities

Why Avoid

šŸš« Road is impassable for much of winter
šŸ„¶ Temperatures can feel like mid-winter, even in spring

šŸ’” Tips

šŸ§£ Dress warmly, even if other areas are mild
šŸ—“ļø Typically open for tourists from mid-April

šŸ•’ Hours Open seasonally, generally from mid-April. Closed during winter.

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