Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) Coloring Pages

A Beautiful Ghost from a World of Snow and Ice: "Yuki-onna (Snow Woman)"

Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) is a famous Japanese ghost from long ago. She appears on very cold winter nights when a lot of snow falls. She looks like a very pretty woman with smooth white skin and long black hair. People also call her a "snow spirit."

Where Can You Find Her?

People say Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) appears in places with deep snow, like high up in the mountains or on quiet roads. On nights when snowy blizzards blow hard, she quietly appears where no one else is around.

The Magical Powers of Yuki-onna (Snow Woman)

Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) has mysterious powers. Her most famous power is her freezing breath. If she blows her cold breath at someone, they say that person will freeze completely solid. That is why it is scary to meet Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) in the snowy mountains.

Are There Kind Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) Too?

Not all stories about Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) are scary. Some stories tell about kind ones, too! She might help people who are lost in the mountains. In some stories, she even marries a human man and lives as his wife. But if he breaks his promise never to tell anyone her secret, a sad goodbye is waiting for them.

What Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) Wears

Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) usually wears a kimono as white as snow. Sometimes, people draw her without a kimono, looking like she is part of the snow itself. She looks beautiful, just like ice!

How to Choose Colors

Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) lives in a world of ice and snow. Cold, pretty colors will look great!

• Kimono: Keep it mostly white. Add shadows with light blue or light purple to make it look like ice! You can color the snowflake patterns with light blue or any color you like.
• Hair: Use shiny black. It makes her white skin stand out and look very pretty! Leave a little bit uncolored where light hits it to make it look shiny.
• Skin: Leave the paper white instead of coloring it. Add light pink to her cheeks to make her look a little gentler.
• Lips: Color them red or blue-purple. It stands out against her white skin and looks magical!
• Eyes: Try black, or a deep blue that draws you in.

Make Her Look Cold and Clear!

Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) looks cold and clear, like she is made of ice and snow.

• Using colored pencils: Press softly and color gently and lightly. The secret is to not layer too much color!
• Using crayons: Color over everything with a white crayon. It makes her look soft and snowy!

How to Make Her Look 3D: Think About Shadows and Light!

Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) often appears at night or in snowstorms. Picture the moonlight or snowy night glow while you color! Places that have shadows are:

• Folds and overlapping parts of her kimono
• The back of her hair and where it falls on her face
• Under her neck and inside her sleeves
• Color these spots just a little with light blue or gray. Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) will look like she is popping out at you!

Turn the Background into a Winter World!

• Night Sky: Color it dark blue or purple, and draw sparkling stars! Put white paint on a toothbrush and flick it to make it look like falling snow.
• Snowy Scene: Draw snow piled up at Yuki-onna (Snow Woman)'s feet. Snow on tree branches looks great, too!
• Snowstorm: Draw swirling wind lines with a pencil or colored pencil to make a snowstorm!

Tips for Enjoying Your Coloring Page!

Some Yuki-onna (Snow Woman) stories are scary, but she might actually be a sad spirit. You can color your own friendly Yuki-onna (Snow Woman), or even a colorful one! Anything you imagine will be wonderful!