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The Snow Country
This is the area of Japan west of the central mountain range where the novel is set.
The Border Range
This is the name for the mountains near the hot spring town that Shimamura retreats to.
The Station
This is Shimamura's resort town arrival and departure point.
Obi
This is a sash worn over the kimono.
Geisha
This is a professional woman who serves the various needs of gentlemen.
Kikumura
This is a restaurant opened in the resort town by a wealthy patron of the geisha, Kikuyu.
Tokyo
This is the city Shimamura lives in.
Camellia Room
This is the name of Shimamura's inn room.
The Inn
This is the place Shimamura stays while he is visiting the hot spring town.
The Cemetery
This is where Yukio and the music teacher are buried.
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