二月是日本最冷的月份,也是最佳滑雪與玩雪橇的月份。有時候,許多道路都會積雪,即使東京地區也一樣。因此,必須非常地小心開車,尤其在日本北方更要注意行車安全。必要的時候,還得在輪胎上加裝鏈條,才能達到安全駕駛。
2月3日為“節分”之日,是二月份的重要節日。它是日本最古老的風俗習慣之一。當天會舉辦許多與節分相關的活動。通常,節分之日各地都會舉辦撒豆子活動。
傳說日本的第一代天皇--神武天皇,是在2月11日即位,因此該日訂為日本的開國紀念日。
2月14日是情人節。日本的情人節非常地獨特。在情人節當日,女孩子必須送男孩子巧克力。各地都看得到販售造型獨特的巧克力。
國定假日:
- 02/11 : National Day of Japan (建国記念日)
- 02/11 : 建國紀念日
重要活動:
- 2月03日節分
- 2月14日情人節
氣候:多半晴天,偶會下雪(各月雨量63毫米)
東京平均溫度與溼度:攝氏5.4度,溼度55%
花卉
河津櫻花
Juhyo, Ice Monster, of Zao(蔵王の樹氷) is one of the most popular feature in Tohoku. This phenomena happens only few mountains of Tohoku in the world. All trees will be covered with snow and ice, and they just look like monsters. Juhyo only formed with extremely wet and cold wind from Siberia. When that wet wind hits the high mountain like Zao, Juhyo appears. Juhyo in Zao appears from January to March. Feb. is the best time to see. It is one of the most unique and beautiful scenery of Japanese winter.
Tourist Info.
It is very easy access to the top of Mt. Zao by Ropeway.
Period: from the end Of Dec. to early Mar.
Time: 8:30 to 17:00
Round Trip: 2,500 yen for adult, 1,250 yen for kids.
Best time is visit in February.
Access
0. at Yamagata Station.
1. use shuttle bus to Zao Onsen.
2. walk to Zao Sancho Ropeway.
3. 30 min. to the top.
2500 JPY
2 hr.