Popular Winter Songs Ranking [2026]
We’re bringing you the top 100 monthly rankings from the Winter Songs chart, listed by most views! Many people may find winter tough because of the cold, but there are countless masterpieces themed around the season.
From songs that capture the excitement leading up to Christmas to poignant tracks that perfectly match softly falling snow, there’s plenty to enjoy.
Be sure to check out these popular songs and immerse yourself in the winter mood.
The playlist is updated every week!
Playlist
| Popular Winter Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Heroineback number |  play_arrow | A poignant winter unrequited love song by back number |
| 2 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | Back Number's representative winter song, 'Christmas Song' |
| 3 | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that turns the bittersweet love of winter into a blessing |
| 4 | God of RomanceHirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | A winter tradition: 'Eyes that sparkle with excitement' |
| 5 | orionYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “orion” has the winter night sky as its theme. |
| 6 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A poignant love ballad by Saucy Dog |
| 7 | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen's winter classic |
| 8 | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s signature song, a ballad depicting winter love |
| 9 | Snow halationμ’s |  play_arrow | The charm of Love Live: μ’s winter songs! |
| 10 | You and the slopesSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s unrequited love song, a fast-paced number perfect for winter listening |
| 11 | SNOW SOUND[Alexandros] | ![SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e7GvXNOxhng/default.jpg) play_arrow | [Alexandros]'s winter song, JR SKISKI commercial song |
| 12 | Sound of SnowGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s winter love song |
| 13 | Winter, againGLAY |  play_arrow | Feelings and Nostalgia Embraced in a Winter Snowy Landscape |
| 14 | Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s winter love song |
| 15 | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | The Appeal of B’z’s Classic “Itsuka no Merry Christmas” |
| 16 | Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of romance set against a winter snow scene |
| 17 | silentSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI's Christmas song |
| 18 | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | globe’s classic that captures the poignancy of winter |
| 19 | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A winter ballad, portraying love by likening it to words and snow |
| 20 | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature song, the theme song of the film “Solanin” |
| 21 | Winter SongKiroro |  play_arrow | Kiroro’s classic winter ballad |
| 22 | LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | A classic by JUDY AND MARY that colors the winter season |
| 23 | Snow WhiteFlower |  play_arrow | A winter song that expresses Snow White's heartrending love |
| 24 | White LoveSPEED |  play_arrow | SPEED’s smash-hit song “Angel Drop” |
| 25 | Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | The Arrival of Winter: Noriyuki Makihara’s Heartwarming Song |
| 26 | WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A popular single that sings of the cold winter |
| 27 | Year-end songs from 12/26 onward[Alexandros] | ![Year-end songs from 12/26 onward[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dr4CKuZmjSw/default.jpg) play_arrow | A song for the turn of the year and reflecting on the past twelve months |
| 28 | Merry XmasBoA |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that used BoA’s winter ballad “First Snow” in its music video |
| 29 | White Marchsumika |  play_arrow | sumika's winter theme song |
| 30 | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet and beautiful signature song by King Gnu that comes to mind when seeing snow |
| 31 | Snow WingsRedballoon |  play_arrow | Gintama’s ending theme “Yuki no Tsubasa” is a masterpiece. |
| 32 | Back To DecemberTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s wistful winter song |
| 33 | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA’s signature winter song, a track portraying the heartache of a love growing apart |
| 34 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | A back number masterpiece that portrays the poignant emotions of winter |
| 35 | Winter and Springback number |  play_arrow | back number's new song resonates with listeners |
| 36 | I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | Kohmi Hirose’s winter classic, coloring love and snowy landscapes |
| 37 | Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo |  play_arrow | Shogo Hamada’s gentle rock ballad: Winter Journey |
| 38 | winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the end of winter and the bittersweetness of love. |
| 39 | IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A song that gently depicts a winter landscape |
| 40 | New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN New Year-themed punk song |
| 41 | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song and a masterpiece by Tatsuro Yamashita |
| 42 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | Kasumi Arimura-starring “Chuugaku Seito Nikki” — Uru’s heart-touching song |
| 43 | Crystal SnowBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s winter ballad, a song like a crystallization of love |
| 44 | MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | A song of hope that looks back on the past and heads toward the future |
| 45 | New Year’s Eve SongRemioromen |  play_arrow | A heartwarming New Year’s Eve under the winter night sky |
| 46 | Snow WhiteMarushii |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking winter love song from a Fukuoka-born band |
| 47 | snow dropL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | L’Arc~en~Ciel’s exhilarating rock number |
| 48 | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | An inspiring winter song that conveys hope and happiness |
| 49 | A HAPPY NEW YEARMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A wish to welcome the New Year together with someone special... |
| 50 | Winter BellsKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | Mai Kuraki’s famous song that portrays a winter love story |
| 51 | 1999Hitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | A fantastical winter song, a heartrending tale that resonates in the heart |
| 52 | somedayyuzu |  play_arrow | Winter ballads you want to listen to in winter |
| 53 | Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids Tatsuro Yamashita Festive Song |
| 54 | snow jamRin Oto |  play_arrow | A chill track to cuddle up to on a winter night |
| 55 | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | A ballad of a wistful love layered over a winter scene |
| 56 | All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Color your winter with Mariah Carey’s timeless classic |
| 57 | Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | The winter staple ballad by Sandaime J Soul Brothers |
| 58 | Before winter endsShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s long-distance love song |
| 59 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | miwa’s “Unrequited Love” warms the heart. |
| 60 | Christmas EveYuuri |  play_arrow | A gentle singing voice whose Christmas songs resonate with the heart |
| 61 | holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity |  play_arrow | A poignant tale of a heart chilled like winter |
| 62 | snow globeKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s classic that portrays the loneliness of winter |
| 63 | HEROMr.Children |  play_arrow | The power of love that protects the ones you care about is what makes a hero. |
| 64 | Coffee and syrupOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by the winter-standard band: 'Coffee and |
| 65 | Happy surprisenaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s fast-paced winter song |
| 66 | You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love |
| 67 | My Gift to YouCHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | CHEMISTRY's winter ballad |
| 68 | Winter WhistleSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A famous Sukima Switch song that portrays a winter romance |
| 69 | wintering swallowMori Masako |  play_arrow | Introduction to Masako Mori's Exquisite Ballad Works |
| 70 | SnowdomeKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Kaela Kimura’s signature winter song |
| 71 | New Year’s Evethe pillows |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings about the boundary of the year |
| 72 | Mr.SnowmanE-girls |  play_arrow | A winter song that portrays the ache of love and a forward-looking hope |
| 73 | Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | Winter love, Kyoko’s song soaks into the heart |
| 74 | Silent EveKarashima Midori |  play_arrow | Midori Karashima’s gentle melodies resonate in the heart. |
| 75 | Love StoryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s “Love Story,” a song of parting and love |
| 76 | meringuemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A song of heartbreak and hope echoing through a winter city |
| 77 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | The winter mood and the heart of the tearful song ‘366 Days’ |
| 78 | Beyond the Night SkySMAP |  play_arrow | A classic winter song, SARUBE’s warm vocals |
| 79 | WISHarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s theme song for Boys Over Flowers became a big hit |
| 80 | Santa ClausELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | Ellegarden’s winter love song |
| 81 | Rising SunEXILE |  play_arrow | A hopeful New Year charity song for reconstruction support |
| 82 | Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry |  | Acid Black Cherry’s classic winter song |
| 83 | By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi |  play_arrow | Junichi Inagaki’s winter classic “Dramatic” |
| 84 | Winter Fantasykazan |  play_arrow | Classic winter songs, warm lyrics, and human relationships |
| 85 | pure whiteBikkeburanka |  play_arrow | A song that shines with fantastical illuminations |
| 86 | powder snowCURIO |  play_arrow | Powder Snow is a winter classic by the Osaka rock band CURIA. |
| 87 | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | The truth behind the winter classic “Last Christmas” |
| 88 | whiteoutreGretGirl |  play_arrow | A heart-wrenching breakup song is hugely popular among young people. |
| 89 | heartaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s heart and love-themed lyrics really resonate with me |
| 90 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | sumika's unrequited-love emo ballad |
| 91 | Lingering Snowiruka |  play_arrow | Creating heartwarming memories with winter music |
| 92 | Winter Giftmosao. |  play_arrow | A love song depicting winter romance sung by Mosa |
| 93 | Snow MenHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s romantic winter song |
| 94 | Mochi GirlGesu no Kiwami Otome. |  play_arrow | A song by Gesu no Kiwami Otome that sings about love for mochi |
| 95 | Winter FireworksOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A poignant song by Okuno Hanako themed around heartbreak |
| 96 | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that give you courage |
| 97 | BLUE TEARSJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | A poignant winter love song by JUDY AND MARY |
| 98 | SweetieME:I |  play_arrow | Depicting a warm bond in ME:I’s new winter song |
| 99 | galaxyFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | Fujifabric’s “Galaxy,” a captivating track |
| 100 | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA |  play_arrow | A signature song by WANIMA: a New Year pop-punk track themed around challenge and courage |