Snow Songs to Enjoy in Winter! Children's Snow Nursery Rhymes & Hand-Play Songs
Songs about snow you’ll want to hum along to with your children in winter.There are so many heartwarming classics among winter children’s songs loved in elementary schools, daycare centers, and kindergartens that depict snowy scenes.Many of you may be thinking, “I want to sing while watching the snow fall,” or “I’m looking for songs to use for seasonal events.”So in this article, we introduce a wide range of children’s songs and winter tunes related to snow that you can enjoy with kids.From timeless favorites that have long been loved to songs you can pair with hand plays, we’ve gathered them all—find your new favorite!
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Snow songs to enjoy in winter! Children's snow nursery rhymes & fingerplay songs (1–10)
Hymn to the Snowy Mountainssakushi: Nishibori Eizaburō / sakkyoku: Amerika min’yō
As the name suggests, it’s a song that praises snow-covered mountains.
Why do people climb mountains? The famous answer is “Because it’s there.” This song began when members of the mountaineering club of what is now Kyoto University—then Kyoto Imperial University—were snowed in and stranded in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture.
To stave off boredom, they decided to compose a song for their club.
It’s a song for those who love the mountains.
The Snow PainterSakkyoku: Andō Takashi / Sakushi: Noritake Akihiko
It’s not a very famous song, but describing snowfall as “the snow painter” is very unique and charming.
The melody is a bit humorous and cute, too.
It seems some kindergartens and nursery schools add simple choreography and have the children sing and dance to it.
Snow falls upon children.Sakushi: Yamakawa Keisuke / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshi
A classic winter song with lyrics by Keisuke Yamakawa.
The lyrics, which depict children’s pure hearts through the motif of snow, leave a strong impression.
From the perspectives of children living in the mountains, in rural villages, in the city, and even those who have never seen snow, it gently expresses the joy and anticipation that snow brings.
Paired with Tsuyoshi Shibuya’s warm melody, it quietly moves the listener.
Sung as a duet by Saori Yuki and Shoko Yasuda, it is included on the album “Children’s Songs and Nursery Rhymes: Winter Songs.” Recommended not only for those who grew up in snowy regions but also for anyone who has never seen snow.
Listening to this piece will let anyone feel the snow softly piling up in their heart.
Snow songs to enjoy in winter! Children's snow nursery rhymes & fingerplay songs (11–20)
A Town Where It SnowsSakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao
The setting of this song is said to be Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture.
Meanwhile, Asahikawa City in Hokkaido also claims it as its backdrop, and the melody is played on city streets during the winter.
That’s how widely known the song is.
It begins with a somewhat somber tone, but in the latter half it shifts into a melody full of hope.
Whether it’s someone hurrying back to their hometown or heading to a warm home, it’s a masterpiece that captures scenes unique to snowy regions.
YukifururunOno Atsuko, Hanada Yuuichirou
Yukifururun, known as the February–March 1988 song from NHK’s popular program Okaasan to Issho.
It was sung at the time by Osamu Sakata and Yuko Kanzaki, and it remains a beloved song that continues to be passed down today.
The phrase used in the title appears frequently in the lyrics of this very cute tune.
For adults, snowfall brings to mind shoveling and all sorts of hassles, but this song warms the heart by showing how children enjoy the snow in their own way.
Jingle Bells
When you listen to winter songs, you can feel that winter has arrived, right? For children, it’s also a season full of events—getting presents at Christmas, making snowmen when it snows, and more! Jingle Bells is perfect for this time of year.
As soon as the intro starts, you can feel winter coming.
Its bright melody and easy-to-hum rhythm are ideal for kids.
It works great as background music for winter parties, and playing it at home when giving presents really sets the mood!
The Snowman’s MagicSakushi: Takahashi Ako / Sakkyoku: Omori Toshiyuki
A heartwarming song that turns winter’s cold into warm hope.
Featured on NHK E-Tele’s “Okaasan to Issho,” the piece centers on the “magic” cast as a snowman melts.
Through the snowman’s wish, it gently conveys the changing seasons and the importance of memories.
On the program, it was sung by Yuzo Imai and Shoko Haida, and it’s loved by a wide range of ages, from children to adults.
It was included on the DVD “NHK Okaasan to Issho Winter Special: A Gift from the Snowman.” It’s the perfect song to sing and enjoy with children during the snowy season.