SNOW RICH Tourism

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08Buildings and recreation that go hand in hand with natureOne cannot talk about life in Tokamachi without mentioning snow. It is an inseparable part of Tokamachi life. It creates natural spaces of beauty. Snowshoeing on a canvas of pure white accented by straight beech trees. Camping in lush green forests fed by snow melt. These experiences and more patiently await your visit. The deep snow has influenced buildings, resulting in unique structures made to exist harmoniously with nature: Surrounded by towering cedar trees, a magnificent temple with thatched roof that soars toward the skies and reinforced to survive the heavy snowfall of winter. A “house of light” where visual noise is reduced to a single note of monotone color - a sensory experience not unlike a winter snowscape. Visit old private houses that have been turned into museums or galleries and learn about local history or see first hand and up close the features unique to houses built in deep snow country. 2Snow InspiredWisdom