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