Ready to discover more incredible value-for-money winter attractions that will take your breath away? Explore hidden gems that will make your winter dreams come true! Saitama Prefecture is just a two-hour trip from Tokyo and home to the famous cartoon character Crayon Shin-chan! It's also famous for its three major icicles in winter, which are a sight to behold. Icicles are a special sight! When snow melts into water when exposed to sunlight due to the rising ambient temperature, and then falls from a high place, the lower part of the water condenses back into ice as it is removed from the melting point temperature. It's a magical process!