Iiyama Snow Hut Village, Japan

For about one month a year, Iiyama Snow Hut Village — located in the northernmost section of Japan’s Nagano Prefecture — springs to life with about 15 to 20 huts illuminated by lanterns (weather permitting, of course). While the stay is actually in a nearby farmhouse, the traditional hot pot dinner, Noroshi Nabe, is prepared by locals and takes place inside the ice huts. Rates from 12,900 JPY ($117) per adult, per night and 9,900 JPY ($90) per child, per night.