Due to a strengthening winter atmospheric pressure pattern from January 11th to 12th, 2026, heavy snow fell mainly in northern Kyoto Prefecture, with snow accumulations reaching 21 cm in Maizuru City, 11 cm in Kyotango City, and 8 cm in Miyama, Nantan City, as of 8:00 a.m. on January 12th.
At Amanohashidate View Land, an observation amusement park in Monju, Miyazu City, where you can enjoy the view of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views, tourists gazed upon the fantastical snow-covered pine trees and sandy beach of Amanohashidate, capturing them on camera.
A 53-year-old office worker from Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, who was visiting for the trip, was delighted, saying, "I'm glad I got to see the snowy scenery. It's very picturesque."
