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We had two full days planned in Kyoto, a city famous for its ancient temples, peaceful gardens, and traditional streets. But for us, the real mission was snow —we wanted to experience that magical, powdery white winter wonderland. After taking a train from Osaka, we arrived in Kyoto just as the sun was setting. Our capsule hotel near Kyoto Station was clean and futuristic, but there was one tiny problem— no space to pray . Not ideal, but we made do. After a much-needed shower, we were all set to sleep and recharge for the next day's adventure. Or so we thought. As we settled into our capsules, our phones buzzed with live updates from Miyama Village —our original plan for the day. The goal was to visit its thatched-roof houses covered in snow , straight out of a fairy tale. But thanks to YouTube live streams , we quickly realized something heartbreaking: No snow. Zero. None. Nada. A collective sigh filled our tiny capsule room. But disappointment lasted only a moment before the wh...