January 15th 2017 was the coldest day of this winter, the heaviest snowstorm hit all over Japan. It was like a giant white blanket covered most parts of the island. It made Kyoto, the most popular spot for tourists, even more attractive.

Kinkaku-ji Temple (金閣寺)

A photo posted by 石井詩織 (@shioriishii_) on Jan 14, 2017 at 8:02pm PST

Daigo-ji Temple (醍醐寺)

A photo posted by Akira Ito (@akiraitojapan) on Jan 16, 2017 at 12:00am PST

A photo posted by Akira Ito (@akiraitojapan) on Jan 16, 2017 at 12:02am PST

Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺)

A photo posted by Daikon (@daikon1101) on Jan 15, 2017 at 10:58pm PST

Fushimi Inari-taisha (伏見稲荷大社)

A photo posted by @mo_ko21 on Jan 15, 2017 at 4:14am PST

Ginkaku-ji Temple (銀閣寺)

A photo posted by Mr.m_Kyoto (@mr.m_kyoto) on Jan 15, 2017 at 3:32am PST

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (嵐山 竹林の小径)

A photo posted by Shintaro Sakamoto (@shintarosakamoto) on Jan 15, 2017 at 1:34am PST

Togetsu-kyo Bridge (渡月橋)

A photo posted by Kanako🍀 (@tktkema) on Jan 15, 2017 at 2:27pm PST

Byodo-in Temple (平等院鳳凰堂)

A photo posted by Akira Ishida ( 石田 顯 ） (@akira_ishida_07) on Jan 15, 2017 at 12:45am PST

Kamogawa River (鴨川)

A photo posted by @imsyuka on Jan 15, 2017 at 7:15am PST

Nanzen-ji Temple (南禅寺)

A photo posted by Akira Ito (@akiraitojapan) on Jan 16, 2017 at 12:47am PST