At this time of year, Japan offers some unique travel experiences in stunning snow-covered environments. I wanted to share one wintery off-the-beaten-path adventure that might give anyone who visits the more northerly regions of the country a new idea to consider—a subzero outing among the mysterious mountain temples and forests of Yamagata Prefecture, on the trail of jyuhyo (snow monsters). Yamagata is situated in the north of Japan’s largest island of Honshu. It can be reached from Tokyo by a scenic journey on the Shinkansen (bullet train). … More Mountain Temples & Snow Monsters