Winter in Japan: Snow Monsters at Zao Onsen, Ginzan Onsen, Togakushi Shrine & Snow Monkeys in Nagano

Ever thought of visiting Japan in WINTER? This week, I take you with me on a cold yet beautiful trip through various parts of Japan. From seeing the famous "snow monsters" at Zao Onsen Ski Resort to the wild snow monkeys in Nagano, Japan has so much to offer in the winter. Got questions? Comment down below and I'll get back to you! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro…where I’ve been for the last 3 years 0:53 How to get to Yamagata/Zao Onsen Ski Resort 2:00 The Snow Monsters 3:13 Skiing at Zao Onsen Ski Resort Day One 4:35 Skiing at Zao Onsen Ski Resort Day Two 6:13 Driving in Japan Tips 6:59 Visiting Ginzan Onsen 8:50 Exploring Togakushi Shrine 10:44 The Snow Monkeys of Nagano 12:50 Back to Tokyo 13:33 Blackpink Pop-Up Store 15:05 The Centurion Lounge at HND Airport 15:58 HOW much did I spend?! JOIN MY 200K+ IG FAMILY: https://bit.ly/3ZzEh6j (send me a DM saying "hi" and I'll respond back!) GET YOUR ONLINE ZAO ONSEN SKI RESORT ROPEWAY TICKETS HERE: https://zaoropeway.co.jp/winter/ticke... WHERE TO PARK YOUR CAR (CASH ONLY): Zao Onsen Ski Resort (¥1,000): https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKVsvGfauoTdQ... Snow Monsters (Sanroku Ropeway Station) (¥1,000) : https://maps.app.goo.gl/c1VZp43AjPzJd... Ginzan Onsen (bring ¥2,200/person): https://maps.app.goo.gl/4rxnqQWLm3NPx... Togakushi Shrine (10-20 minute walk) (¥600-1000): https://maps.app.goo.gl/hw39MMwTCmRbf... Snow Monkey Park (free): https://maps.app.goo.gl/qxVprDrGd5THu... RESTAURANTS WE LOVED (3+ stars on Tabelog): Amazing affordable soba in Yamagata: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c2e5Je2deCka9... Delicious Yakiniku in Yamagata (grilled meat) https://maps.app.goo.gl/3F9b2nXpr3iWm... Great Sukiyaki near Shibuya https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oaGabuA7uz6Y... MY GO-TO CAR RENTALS: Toyota rent-a-car: https://rent.toyota.co.jp/eng/ (after you type in your location, select a shop first then fill out the remaining information) Nissan rent-a-car: https://nissan-rentacar.com/en Getting your IDP as a Canadian (sorry everyone else!): https://caaneo.ca/travel/internationa... BUDGET BREAKDOWN: http://bit.ly/4bQobN8 #japan #winter #nagano #yamagata #snowmonsters #zaoonsen #travel