Classic winter ballads. Recommended winter ballad roundup [2026]

Winter tends to make us yearn for connection and feel sentimental, and combined with the beauty of winter scenery, ballads fit the season perfectly.

In fact, many popular winter songs are ballads, and this article rounds up just such beloved winter ballads.

We’ve gathered a wide range of tracks—from timeless standards and classics to winter songs by today’s popular artists.

Whether it’s Christmas, a quiet winter night alone, a day on the slopes, or a winter drive, find the perfect song to match your mood for any winter scene.

Playlist

Classic winter ballads. Recommended winter ballad roundup [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue MoonBlue Moon		NiziU’s winter ballad portrays their bond with fans.
2	Christmas songback number		Gaining the courage to confess through a Christmas song
3	Winter and Springback number		A moving back number song that depicts heartbreak and hope
4	Winter Giftmosao.		A love song depicting winter romance sung by Mosa
5	WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG		A wistful winter love song, thinking of someone dear
6	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s winter classic that sings of emotion
7	Dear Snowarashi		Arashi’s winter ballad becomes a huge hit as a movie theme song
8	broad daylightKing Gnu		A bittersweet and beautiful signature song by King Gnu that comes to mind when seeing snow
9	Snow’s waymarkerMatsutoya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s stew commercial song ballad
10	BetelgeuseYuuri		A gentle song themed around the stars of Orion.
11	snowInoue Sonoko		Introduce Sonoko Inoue’s ballad songs
12	Mont BlancIkuta Erika		Erika Ikuta’s winter song “Mont Blanc”
13	Holy ChristmasOnda Masanori		A bittersweet tale of heartbreak on a snowy Christmas night
14	loveUru		A warm, emotional ballad portraying the tremors of the heart and loneliness
15	Secret TouchSnow Man		Snow Man 'Secret Touch' theme song, No. 1
16	First ChristmasNaoto Intiraymi		A love song 25 years in the making, a moving Christmas tune
17	Our first special Christmas togetherSuzuki Suzuki		A winter love song by a sibling duo
18	MY DEARESTIKE		Christmas song, Mr. IKE’s song of gratitude
19	Xmas with ULANA		A poignant Christmas love song that resonates with the heart
20	Snow WhiteFlower		Snow White’s song, the feelings of a bittersweet unrequited love
21	Winter CandleA Natsume		A classic song that sings of winter’s loneliness and warmth
22	hot milknishina		A wistful love song to listen to on a winter night
23	Crystal SnowBTS		BTS’s winter ballad, a song like a crystallization of love
24	On Christmas nightGReeeeN		The happiness of spending Christmas night with a lover
25	Snowy TownPEDRO		A heart-stirring ballad that sings of winter’s sentiments
26	Stars are falling.Senchimirimentaru		A heartbreaking winter ballad that sings of unrequited love
27	Tonight’s ChristmasKawasaki Takaya		An adult song that conveys feelings at Christmas
28	Heroineback number		A famous back number song that portrays a heartrending unrequited love
29	Lovers AgainEXILE		A winter classic by EXILE that portrays the feelings of heartbreak.
30	Winter MorningRyokushokushakai		A song of the heart’s tremor carried by a winter landscape
31	PresentINI		A romantic dance-pop song that paints a winter scene
32	EverythingMISIA		A famous song by MISIA that sings about feelings for someone you love.
33	Sunflowers in DecemberAqua Timez		An encouraging song for young people that conveys hope and courage
34	Merry XmasBoA		BoA’s winter ballad that resonates at Christmas
35	Snow, fall and scatter toward you.Wagakki Band		A wistful winter ballad played on traditional Japanese instruments
36	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		SMAP’s classic song “Yozora no Mukou” resonates with the heart.
37	balladKetsumeishi		A bittersweet love song, the sorrow of feelings that never reach
38	Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A winter ballad by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
39	Winter FireworksOku Hanako		Hanako Oku’s winter song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
40	somedayyuzu		Yuzu’s gentle ballad that depicts winter’s loneliness and memories
41	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s poignant winter love song that resonates with the heart
42	My Gift to YouCHEMISTRY		A heartwarming love song to listen to on a cold day
43	orionYonezu Kenshi		A masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu that evokes the winter night sky
44	Someday’s Merry ChristmasB’z		A classic Christmas song, an elegy of memories and loss
45	First Christmas feat. JUNON (BE:FIRST)Reiko		A heartwarming Christmas duet song
46	Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada shares her thoughts on Christmas songs
47	LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY		A sweet love ballad by JUDY AND MARY
48	powder snowRemioromen		Remioromen’s classic masterpiece that resonates with the human heart
49	Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN		A winter road, a bittersweet song I remember
50	Winter BalladFIELD OF VIEW		A poignant ballad themed around heartbreak in winter
51	Winter, againGLAY		The moving song of winter: GLAY’s “Winter, again”
52	DecemberMoriyama Naotaro		The winter classic “December” is being reappraised on its 15th anniversary.
53	White LoveiScream		iScream’s winter love song “White Love”
54	Winter SongDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s winter classic, WINTER SONG
55	White LoveSPEED		SPEED’s classic song “White Love” is one I want to listen to in winter.
56	Eve’s Bellthe brilliant green		A song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of Christmas Eve
57	A Winter WhistleSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s “Winter Whistle” is hot.
58	OrionOmori Seiko		Seiko Omori’s “Orion” is a winter song that resonates with the heart.
59	The Night of OrionOno Daisuke		A poignant song inspired by the constellation Orion
60	DEAR…againHirose Kōmi		The classic winter song “Gelände” is a bittersweet ballad about a long-distance relationship.
61	CAROLSHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s winter love-themed love song
62	StoryAI		A classic song that sings about precious moments and the hearts that think of loved ones.
63	holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity		The wistful winter ballad “Hiiragi” seeps into the heart.
64	wishsumika		The warmth of winter spent with a loved one
65	sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children		Theme song of “14-year-old Mother,” an emotional track by Mr.Children
66	pure whiteBikkeburanka		A powerful song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak
67	Silent EveKarashima Midori		A classic for Christmas Eve, a song that resonates with the heart
68	Snow in Love, Sky I AdoreCHEMISTRY		A heartwarming song that sings about the importance of winter love.
69	DEPARTURESglobe		A timeless love song filled with longing for the cold season
70	Entrust me with eternity.DEEN		DEEN’s ballad that pierces through the chill of winter
71	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s “Subtitle” chosen as a TV drama theme song
72	Before winter endsShimizu Shota		A bittersweet love song for a lover I can't meet
73	First snowAYANE		AYANE’s love-depicting song “First Snow”
74	If It SnowsDREAMS COME TRUE		If It Were Snow, a masterpiece that depicts mature love
75	Forgotten Snowkatawara		A twin-vocal song themed around winter and farewell
76	painted skyMarushii		Structure of a song themed around winter heartbreak
77	Winter LoveBoA		BoA’s classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of winter
78	I’m beat.sumika		A poignant song about winter memories and heartbreak
79	Bolero of Winter WitheringNaoto Intiraymi		Naoto Inti Raymi’s love ballad
80	Snow WhiteMarushii		Shirayuki, which portrays a winter farewell, is popular.
81	Together…MAX		MAX re-records the classic song “Issho ni …”
82	Christmas on a starry nighttsuji ayano		Presenting a new musicality through a Christmas song
83	Snow-colored EarringsHikaru GENJI		A bittersweet love story with the snow
84	Snowdomekōda mahiru		A song by Mahiru Koda that sings of heartache on a winter night
85	reverse dreamKing Gnu		King Gnu's 'Gyaku Yume' is a poignant masterpiece.
86	Choudai na (feat. Okiishi)MIMI		A winter ballad, a gentle song that heals the heart
87	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		An early masterpiece by Mr.Children, the resonance of pure love
88	hugiri		iri’s heartwarming song that colors the winter scenery
89	somedayyuzu		A masterpiece that gently envelops the poignancy of winter
90	lightSutoreitenā×Hata Motohiro		A winter love ballad by Motohiro Hata and Straightener
91	Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s winter song, a beautiful piece of kindness and warmth.
92	heartaimyon		Aimyon’s heart and love-themed lyrics really resonate with me
93	Christmas EveYuuri		The Christmas song “Christmas Eve” resonates in my heart.
94	snow moonYamada Ryosuke		A bittersweet love story on a winter night
95	everlasting snowAimer		Aimer’s winter ballad “everlasting snow”
96	All My Love To YouDA PUMP		DA PUMP’s winter ballad is moving
97	silentSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI, a theme song of a bittersweet love
98	youKōda Kumi		A masterpiece that sings of a wistful love against a snowy landscape