Hanoi: Experience 'Japanese winter' at a snow cafe

Miniature snow village space in the heart of Hanoi

A coffee shop located in Trung Tien alley, Dong Da district, has become an attractive destination when recreating a miniature Japanese village covered in white snow. Inspired by the Hokkaido region, this space is designed with rustic wooden houses, pine trees and a layer of artificial snow covering, creating a typical winter scene.

The facade of the cafe with a wooden house and artificial snow attracts many people to take pictures. — The facade area with wooden house and artificial snow is the main highlight, attracting many visitors.

To add to the authenticity, the restaurant uses a layer of fine white sand spread evenly on the ground, creating the effect of a thick layer of snow. Details such as Japanese-style sliding doors and white fabric curtains also contribute to the cozy, intimate feeling.

Experience artificial "snow"

The most special feature of the shop is the artificial snow spraying system. Two large sprayers use a temporary foaming solution, spraying in reverse to make the snow fall evenly throughout the space. Each spraying session lasts about 10 minutes, enough to create a moderate layer of snow for customers to take pictures.

Customers take photos under the artificial snow being sprayed from the machine. — Artificial snow is sprayed periodically, creating a romantic setting for photos.

During peak hours, dozens of customers are ready to line up to wait their turn to experience and record unique moments under the snow.

Snow spray schedule and information you need to know

The shop has a fixed snow spraying schedule so that customers can arrange their visit time. Specifically:

Monday - Friday: 11 time slots (10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm).
Saturday - Sunday: 12 additional time slots (1pm session added).

Many young people invest in costumes to have photos suitable for the Christmas atmosphere and white snow. — Many young people prepare their costumes carefully to have the best photos.

Perspective from the experiencer

Many young people did not mind the long distance to come here. Nguyen Khanh Huyen, 19, traveled about 20 km from Dong Anh and spent nearly an hour. She shared that she spent three hours preparing and bought a new outfit worth 400,000 VND just to take pictures. Huyen commented that the actual space is larger and the snow is thicker than the image on the internet.

Ms. Ha Anh from Vinh Hung (Hoang Mai) said that although the scene is not exactly like the advertisement photo, it is still beautiful and has a strong Japanese style. "The artificial snow is quite thin, not an obstacle when taking pictures, only when it melts does it make people a little wet but overall it still looks quite beautiful," she said.

A girl poses for a photo in a red outfit that stands out against the white snow. — Red outfits are a popular choice to stand out against the white snow.

Meanwhile, Nguyen Thi Hong Ngoc, 22, said it took her more than two hours to prepare. Although she could only take a few photos due to the crowd, she was still satisfied and commented that the snow spray was not uncomfortable, just a little sticky due to the foaming agent.

Many diverse decorative angles

Besides the snow village area, the restaurant also has many other spaces. One corner is arranged like a cozy Christmas dining table with a red tablecloth, candles and pine branches. There is also a photo booth corner for instant photos and a water music stage area that is also splendidly decorated, providing many background options for customers.