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Echigo-Yuzawa's Snow Scenery

Also written: 越後湯沢の雪景色 · 越后汤泽的雪景

The setting of Yasunari Kawabata's novel Snow Country, Echigo-Yuzawa is famed for its high-quality powder snow and popular with international skiers.

Niigata Chubu Townscape & Scenery

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Echigo-Yuzawa's Snow Scenery in Niigata – The setting of Yasunari Kawabata's novel Snow Country, Echigo-Yuzawa is famed for its high-quality powder snow and popular with international skiers. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.