The express train we boarded is running toward those mountains. Mountains line the Japanese archipelago like a giant backbone. In winter, cold air mass from Siberia absorbing moisture of the Sea of Japan hitting the mountains cause a heavy snowfall on the Sea of Japan side. On the other hand, on the Pacific Ocean side like the Kanto Plain including Tokyo has continued dry and sunny days though the wind is very cold. 

Nikko attracts tourists throughout the year. Nikko is well known for Toshogu Shrine and other religious facilities. Besides, nature and hot spring in Oku-Nikko are wonderful. In winter, in Oku-Nikko, we can enjoy skiing. It takes 2 hours to Tobu Nikko Station by train and from Tobu Nikko Station it takes 80 minutes by bus to Nikko Yumoto hot spring resort.

Nikko Yumoto Ski Resort is small and unpretentious one. We see many school students taking skiing lessons. 

Alongside Yunotaki, we are able to walk up to Yunoko from the bottom of the waterfall. After walking up on the steep stairs, we are soon reaching the bridge.