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No snow on the street!

Did you ever wonder how the streets are kept free of snow?

Echigo Yuzawa has access to a hot spring. The hot water from the hot springs flows through under the street in pipes. The hot water is then, sprinkled intermittently to melt any snow. The result is no black ice, perfect driving conditions.

It's Snowing!!!!

Yes, it snowed on our trip to Echigo Yuzawa. Watching the snow drift down was a soothing, comforting sight. Enjoy the video.

We had a few members that experienced snowfall for the first time. They were awestruck.

There is something about snow that seems to make everything it touches so pristine. I cannot explain it, you just have to experience it for yourself.

Day 4 Niigata

On March 2, Mom, Rae, Ryan, Lee and myself went to Echigo Yuzawa in Niigata prefecture. Echigo Yuzawa is truly in snow country. The town was brought to the world's consciousness in Kawabata Yasunari's novel Snow Country.

Echigo Yuzawa is a region that receives one of the heaviest snowfalls in Japan.

We were greeted with three continuous hours of snow. At some points, the combination of snow and high winds limited our visibility. It also snowed intermittently throughout the day.



Niiigata is also known for their premium rice. We treated ourselves to kamameshi for lunch. Rae, Lee and I also enjoyed sake tasting at the Ponshu-kan in Echigo Yuzawa station.