The frost-covered trees on the summit of Hakkoda in Aomori are now in full bloom.

In Japan, frost covered trees can only be seen in three places: Hakkoda, Yamagata/Zao, and Akita/Hachimantai. Born when the Aomori Todomatsu (Aomori Todomatsu) lands on snow, it is known by nicknames such as "Snow Monster" and "White Monster" because of its white shape.

The summit of Hakkoda, which is 1,324 meters above sea level, is about 10 minutes away by ropeway, so it is known as a tourist spot in addition to skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and many people visit to see the frost covered trees.

On February 11, the visibility around the summit was about 100 meters due to snow and fog, but the sun occasionally shone through, and although the temperature was well below freezing, it was a warm day for February. In addition to smartphones and cameras, there were also visitors and tourists holding action cameras near Sancho Park Station, and there were many foreign tourists in groups.

A man in his 50s who visited from Nara for sightseeing said, "I heard from my guide that the weather is perfect, which only happens a few times a year, so I'm glad I got to see it at just the right time. I was thrilled by the wonder and natural beauty of the ice-covered trees. Until the end of the season. I want to come back again," he said with a smile.

The best time to see the frost-covered trees of Hakkoda is until mid-March.