Winter x Events | Snow Festivals, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations [Nationwide] 2024-2025

From 2024 (Reiwa 6) to 2025 (Reiwa 7) Winter events held across the country Special feature!

Hokkaido Of course, Tohoku or Kanto , Koshinetsu There are various areas such as events. A variety of events will be held, including illuminations, winter festivals, frost-covered trees, and ice falls. To do.

Event information in the article will be updated from time to time! Enjoy this magical winter event with your loved ones!

Winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination/Hokkaido

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Sapporo Snow Festival 2025 (75th)

Hokkaido A winter event that represents Speaking of “ Sapporo Snow Festival” .

The gigantic snow sculpture over 10m in height is created using sophisticated techniques and is worth seeing. . With light-up and projection mapping, you can see different expressions during the day and at night. There are also plenty of other things to see, such as the beautiful ice sculptures set up on the main street!
Each venue has a different taste, so you can enjoy it in many different ways. Yo!

Sapporo Snow Festival 2025: History, venue, dates and highlights explained!

Updated 2025/01/08

Special feature on the Sapporo Snow Festival 2025! We will introduce the features and highlights of the Odori venue, Susukino venue, and Tsudome venue. We will also explain the history of the Sapporo Snow Festival and the snow sculptures!

Hokkaido Hokkaido (Central Hokkaido) Sapporo illumination event

2025 Sapporo Snow Festival (75th)

Event period	February 4, 2025 (Tuesday) - February 11, 2025 (Tuesday/Holiday)
open time	Odori Site: You can visit the Odori Site without time restrictions. Illumination is until 22:00. Tsudome venue: 10:00~16:00 Susukino venue: Illumination will be on until 23:00 (until 22:00 on the final day)
Venue (venue)	Odori venue: Odori Park (Odori Nishi 1-chome to 11-chome) Tsudome Venue: Sapporo City Sports Exchange Facility "Tsudome" (885-1 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward) Susukino Venue: Sapporo Ekimae-dori (Minami 4-jo to Minami 6-jo Nishi 3-4-chome)
Price (admission fee)	free

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: 2025 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival

" Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival ” is an ice event/festival that takes advantage of the harsh climate of Lake Shikotsu. Boasts one of the best water quality in Japan A variety of ice objects made by spraying and freezing Lake Shikotsu water are lined up. .
Lake Shikotsu shines blue during the day, and at night it is illuminated by colorful lights, inviting visitors to a fantastical world.

2025 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival

Event period	February 1, 2025 (Sat) - February 24, 2025 (Monday/Holiday)
open time	10:00-20:00 (light-up 16:30-20:00)
Venue (venue)	Lake Shikotsu Onsen, Chitose, Hokkaido
Price (admission fee)	Junior high school students and above: 1,000 yen (elementary school students and below: free)

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Jozankei Snow Lantern Path 2025

Sapporo It is about an hour's drive from Jozankei, a popular hot spring area The winter event held in Jozankei Snow Lantern Path ”.
The stage is a deep snowy valley, and Jozankei Shrine is a fantastic sight lined with snow lanterns. . A mysterious forest that fuses light, images, and nature. prayer forest ' is also one of the highlights.

Jozankei Snow Lantern Path 2025

Event period	Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Saturday, February 1, 2025
open time	18:00～21:00 *Admission from 17:20. Ignition from 17:40
Venue (venue)	Jozankei Shrine
Price (admission fee)	A donation of 500 yen per person at the venue entrance (high school students and above) *Free for guests staying in the Jozankei area (bring the invitation ticket distributed at the accommodation)

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Sounkyo Onsen 50th Sounkyo Onsen Ice Falls Festival

Huge Hokkaido ・A winter event held on the riverbed of the Ishikari River. Sounkyo Onsen Ice Waterfall Festival ”.
Illumination of the huge icefall and various ice sculptures It creates a romantic winter night.

The 50th Sounkyo Onsen Ice Waterfall Festival

Event period	Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Saturday, March 9, 2025
open time	17:00-21:30 (last entry 21:15) Weekends, holidays and designated days (February 1st to 11th) 11:00 to 21:30 (last entrance 21:15)
Venue (venue)	Kamikawa-cho Sounkyo Onsen (special venue)
Price (admission fee)	1,000 yen

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: 66th Asahikawa Winter Festival

The theme is "Festival of Snow, Ice and Lights" Asahikawa winter events held in " Asahikawa Festival ”. Started in 1960 (Showa 35), Hokkaido It is widely known as a winter event that represents winter.
At the venue The world's largest snow statue (main snow statue: 140m wide x 20m high) There are snow sculptures made by volunteers, including .

The 66th Asahikawa Winter Festival

Event period	February 6, 2025 (Tuesday) - February 11, 2025 (Tuesday/Holiday)
open time	to be decided
Venue (venue)	Ishikari River Asahibashi Riverside
Price (admission fee)	free

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Otofuke Tokachi River Swan Festival Sairinka®

The event will be held at Tokachigawa Onsen in Otofuke-cho, Hokkaido. Otofuke Tokachi River Swan Festival Sairinka® ”. A winter festival held in honor of the swans that come to Tokachigawa Onsen every year. is.

A simple object made of a triangular pyramid made from agricultural heat-insulating material with a light bulb inside it becomes the ultimate entertainment with sound and light effects! Approximately 600 LED bulbs are used. Symbol tower with maximum height of 5.4m You can enjoy a variety of events including fantasy shows.

Otofuke Tokachi River Swan Festival Sairinka®

Event period	Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
open time	19:00～21:00
Venue (venue)	Tokachigaoka Park
Price (admission fee)	General (junior high school students and above) 500 yen *Free for guests staying at Tokachigawa Onsen, Otofuke town residents (with ID), and elementary school students and younger

Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots 2024-2025

Updated 2025/01/07

This is a feature on events and recommended sightseeing spots held in Hokkaido in winter! Let's enjoy the snow and ice! Please use it as a reference for your trip to Hokkaido.

Hokkaido Hokkaido (northern Hokkaido) Asahikawa/Sounkyo

Hokkaido winter tourist spots recommended ranking

Updated on 2023/12/20

We carefully select Hokkaido winter sightseeing spots from a unique perspective and introduce them in a ranking format. We have also picked up experiential tours that you can enjoy around the introduced spots.

Hokkaido Hokkaido (northern Hokkaido) Asahikawa/Sounkyo illumination event

Winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination/Tohoku

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Frost Falls, Illuminations: Zao Rime Tree Festival 2025 / Rime Tree Illumination / Yamagata

Yamagata ・Created by the unique weather conditions of the Zao Mountain Range rime is a Yamagata tradition and local heritage where you can experience the wonders of nature. is.
It is also known as the "Ice Monster" and "Snow Monster" and is famous all over the world. The frost-covered trees that can be seen near the Zao Ropeway/Jizo Sancho Station are especially spectacular and overwhelm the viewer. .
Juhyo light up Japan night view heritage It has also been selected as a place where you can enjoy a breathtaking and fantastic sight.

Zao Juhyo Festival (Ice Tree Light-up) 2025 (60th)

Event period	Friday, December 27, 2024 - Monday, February 24, 2025 (substitute holiday)
open time	17:00～21:00 (Last ropeway up 19:50)
Venue (venue)	Zao Ropeway Jizo Sancho Station and around the Sancho Line (Zao Ropeway ride)
Ropeway round trip fee (admission fee)	Adults (junior high school students and above): 4,200 yen Children (elementary school students) 2,100 yen

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Gassan Shizu Onsen Snow Hatago Lights 2025/Yamagata

Yamagata ・The Gassan Shizu hot spring area in Nishikawa Town has been known as a post town for Sanzan pilgrims for over 400 years.
The snow, which falls up to 6 meters high in winter, is used as a resource. With the desire to hold a one-of-a-kind event that can only be done in the same area, Gassan Shizu Onsen Snow Hatago Lights ” starts. The townscape of Hatago is recreated with snow. For a limited time, you can enjoy the old post town lined with quaint inns. .

Gassan Shizu Onsen Snow Hatago Lights 2025

Event period	February 1, 2025 (Saturday) - February 24 (Monday, substitute holiday)
open time	17:00～20:00
Venue (venue)	Gassan Shizu Onsen
Price (admission fee)	1000 yen for junior high school students and above

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Aomori Snow Light Festival/Aomori

　 *The following details are for 2024.

Aomori ・Close to the Tsugaru Straits Snow lanterns line the grounds at a venue overlooking the Aomori Bay Bridge " Aomori Snow Lantern Festival ”. Snow lanterns flicker in the crisp winter air.
Wrapped in a gentle and warm atmosphere, Citizen participation events is.

Aomori Snow Lantern Festival 2024

Event period	Friday, January 26, 2024 - Sunday, January 28, 2024
open time	17:00～21:00
Venue (venue)	JR Aomori Station Station Park
Price (admission fee)	free

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: The 3rd Shizukuishi Winter Festival in Koiwai Farm, Iwate

As a winter tradition Iwate "Iwate Snow Festival" will be held as a successor event to the popular "Iwate Snow Festival". Shizukuishi Winter Festival ”.
Enjoy winter fun to your heart's content with banana boats, kids' slopes, fireworks, and more. . Don't miss the winter fireworks, which are held only on Saturday nights!

Shizukuishi Winter Festival in Koiwai Farm 2025 (3rd)

Event period	Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
open time	9:00-16:30 (last entry 15:30) *On fireworks days, hours are 9:00-20:00 (last admission 19:00)
Venue (venue)	Koiwai Farm Makibaen
Price (admission fee)	Adults (junior high school students and above) 400 yen, Children (ages 5 to elementary school): 150 yen Pets (dogs) 300 yen

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival / Akita

" Namahage Sedo Festival "teeth Akita ・This festival is held at Shinzan Shrine in Kitaura, Oga City. Namahage " and the Shinto ritual of Mayama Shrine, which has a history of over 900 years. Saitosai (Flower Light Festival) " is a combination of is.
On November 29, 2018 (Heisei 30) UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage You have been registered with Michinoku Five Snow Festivals ” one of the It is also widely known as The sight of Namahage dancing wildly while holding torches is truly impressive.

Namahage Sedo Festival 2025 (62nd)

Event period	February 7th (Friday) – February 9th (Sunday), 2025
open time	18:00～20:30
Venue (venue)	Mayama Shrine
Admission sponsorship money	1,000 yen (free for junior high school students and under)

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Yokote Snow Festival/Akita

" Yokote Snow Festival "teeth Small New Year events in Yokote City, Akita that have continued for over 450 years . It is held to worship the god of water.
During the festival, around 80 to 100 kamakura are set up in the city, and children serve amazake and mochi. The sight of the fire-lit kamakura lined up is very beautiful and magical. . At the same time, the Bonden Contest and the Asahiokayama Shrine Bonten Dedication Festival will be held.

Yokote Snow Festival

Event period	February 15th to 16th every year
open time	18:00～21:00
Venue (venue)	Yokote City Hall, Yokote Park, Futabacho, and other areas in the city
Price (admission fee)	free

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Aone Onsen Yukiakari / Miyagi

*The following details are for 2024.

Miyagi ・Embraced by the mountains of Zao Aone Onsen is a hot spring spa for the Date family. It is also famous for being frequented by successive feudal lords. Located at an altitude of 530m, there are many inns where you can enjoy the view.
" Aone Onsen Snow Light "Then, Local residents and children created a snow shrine. Approximately 2,000 candles will solemnly illuminate the winter night. .

Aone Onsen Snow Light

Event period	Scheduled for early February 2024
open time	15:30～21:00
Venue (venue)	Around Japponoyu
Price (admission fee)	to be decided

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: 26th Aizu Painted Candle Festival - Snow Firefly - / Fukushima

"Aizu picture candles" are one of Aizu's traditional crafts. In order to convey the craftsmanship of Aizu picture candles in each candle, Aizu Picture Candle Festival "It began.
Tsuruga Castle and Oyakuen Illuminated by candlelight, it stands out fantastically against the snowy scenery.

Aizu Painted Candle Festival 2025

Event period	February 7th (Friday) and February 8th (Saturday), 2025
open time	17:30-20:30 (last entry 20:00)
Venue (venue)	Tsuruga Castle, Oyakuen Garden, various shrines in the city
Price (admission fee)	Some charges apply

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Ouchijuku Snow Festival (39th) / Fukushima

Fukushima ・The event will be held at Ouchi-juku in Shimogo-cho. Ouchi Snow Festival ”. The same lodging is Nationally Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings has also been selected.
Countless snow lanterns are set up throughout the post town, enveloping the area in a soft, warm light. . There are also many events such as Gushimochi picking, Yosakoi, and Soba eating competition. The highlight will be held from the evening of the first day. Goshinkataika ”. Men in loincloths light snow lanterns. Fireworks will also be set off.

Ouchijuku Snow Festival 2025 (39th)

Event period	Saturday, February 8, 2025, Sunday, February 9, 2025
open time	February 8th 12:00-18:00, February 9th 11:00-15:00 (The illumination will be on from February 7th to 9th, 18:00 to 20:00)
Venue (venue)	Ouchi-juku
Price (admission fee)	free

Aomori sightseeing recommended model course 1 night 2 days

Updated 2024/07/16

Special feature on Aomori sightseeing and model courses. Introducing a model itinerary that takes you to Aomori's scenic spots and gourmet spots, using a car for 2 days and 1 night. We also introduce activities and experiences that you can enjoy around each spot, so please take a look.

Tohoku Aomori canoe/kayak

Sendai sightseeing model course! Recommended day trip plan without a car

Updated 2025/01/30

Special feature on the Sendai sightseeing model course without a car. Explore popular sightseeing spots on foot while enjoying specialties and local gourmet food. We also introduce experiential tours that you can participate in near the introduced spots!

Tohoku Miyagi Sendai Manufacturing/Handmade

Fukushima sightseeing model course 1 night 2 days girls trip without a car!

Updated 2024/07/17

Introducing a model itinerary that takes you around Fukushima, Aizuwakamatsu and Urabandai areas in 2 days and 1 night. We'll tell you about Fukushima's classics, little-known sightseeing spots, as well as gourmet food and activities!

Tohoku Fukushima Aizu Survival game (survival game)

Winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination/Kanto

Kanto Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Tokyo Mega Illumination 2024-2025 / Tokyo

" Tokyo Mega Illumination " is an amusement park at night Oi Racecourse, Tokyo The illuminations will be held in a spacious area near the city center. Highlights include fountain shows and aurora displays is.
A 100m long tunnel of light Don't miss the "Japanese Traditional Landscapes" that depict the countryside and rice paddies, and the wisteria trellis. A variety of atmospheric illuminations You can enjoy.

Oi Racecourse Tokyo Mega Illumination 2024-2025

Event period	Saturday, November 2, 2024 - Sunday, January 12, 2025
open time	16:30-21:00 (last entry 20:00) *Business hours may change depending on event content and crowd situation.
Venue (venue)	Oi Racecourse
Price (admission fee)	[Advance ticket with specified date] Adults (18 years and older) 800 yen~, Children (elementary, middle and high school students) 400 yen and up 【Tickets for today】 Adults (18 years and older) 1000 yen~, Children (elementary, middle and high school students) 500 yen and up *Price subject to change

Oi Racecourse Illumination 2024-2025 Period, Tickets and Prices

Updated 2024/12/20

We will be featuring "Tokyo Mega Illumination 2024-2025", an illumination event at Oi Racecourse in Tokyo, which will be held from 2024 to 2025. We will introduce the period, tickets, and prices of the illumination event at Oi Racecourse!

Kanto Tokyo Shinagawa Ward/Ota Ward Events and Parties

Kanto Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival 2025/Tochigi

Tochigi ・ Nikko City Winter event held at Noyu Nishikawa Onsen `` Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival ". At the "Sawaguchi Riverbed Mini Kamakura Venue" historical culture night view heritage You can enjoy the fantastic view of the ``Mini Kamakura,'' which has been certified as a ``Mini Kamakura.''
" Kanto three major night lights ”, “ Tochigi Seven Lanterns This is an event that is counted among the "100 Years of the Arts" and is full of sparkling fun. .

Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival 2025

Event period	Friday, January 31, 2025 - Sunday, March 2, 2025
open time	17:30-21:00 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the period)
Venue (venue)	Sawaguchi riverbed
Price (admission fee)	free

Kanto Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Frost Falls, Illuminations: Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations Illuminated Flower Garden Flower Fantasy 2024-2025 / Tochigi

Tochigi ・ Ashikaga Flower Park will be held at “ Flower Garden of Light ~ Flower Fantasy "teeth, Top of the national illumination rankings It is truly one of Japan's leading illumination events, having won the .
This is a popular illumination event that draws many people. The flowers of light, which are specific to nature and the season, overwhelm the viewer.

Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination Flower Garden of Light ~Flower Fantasy 2023-2024~ What is the period, time, and price?

Updated on 2024/02/22

This is a special feature on the illuminations of Tochigi Ashikaga Flower Park “Flower Fantasy 2023-2024”! Click here to purchase discounted tickets!

Kanto Tochigi Sano, Oyama, Ashikaga, Kanuma illumination

Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination Illuminated Flower Garden Flower Fantasy 2024-2025

Event period	October 18, 2024 (Friday) - February 16, 2025 (Sunday)
business hours	15:30-20:30 (until 21:00 on weekends and holidays) *From early November to early January, open until 9:00pm on weekdays, and 9:30pm on weekends and holidays.
Lighting time	Lighting starts around 17:00 *From early November to early January, the lights start turning on at around 4:30 p.m.
Venue (venue)	Ashikaga Flower Park
Fee	Adults: from 1,400 yen, Children: from 700 yen

Recommended sightseeing spots and experiences in Tokyo in winter

Updated 2024/11/26

Special feature on sightseeing spots and experiences to enjoy winter in Tokyo. Events unique to winter, such as illuminations, and scenic spots will also appear! Escape games and day trip hot spring facilities are for people who want to play indoors in the warmth of winter. We will also introduce food making experiences such as taiyaki and Japanese sweets making experiences, as well as traditional culture experiences!

Kanto Tokyo illumination event

Tochigi Tourist Spots Recommended Day Trip Drive Model Course

Updated 2024/07/17

Special feature on Tochigi, Ashikaga & Sano areas. Introducing a model day trip to Tochigi sightseeing trip by car. We will also teach you about experiential tours that you can enjoy around the spots you visit!

Kanto Tochigi Sano, Oyama, Ashikaga, Kanuma hot air balloon

Winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination/Koshinetsu

Koshinetsu Winter Events Snow Festivals, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, and Illuminations: The 76th Tokamachi Snow Festival/Niigata

" Tokamachi Snow Festival "teeth It is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. Niigata ・ Tokamachi snow festival held in is. It started in 1950 (Showa 25) with the concept of "making snow your friend and enjoying it." Tokamachi is the birthplace of the modern snow festival It is also famous as.
During the period, Snow artworks handmade by local residents will be appearing all over Tokamachi To do.

76th Tokamachi Snow Festival/Niigata

Event period	February 15th (Sat) - February 16th (Sun), 2025
open time	February 15th 10:00-21:00, February 16th 9:00-15:00
Venue (venue)	Based at Tokamachi Station, Shimojo Station, and Echigo Mizusawa Station,
Price (admission fee)	free

Koshinetsu Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: 49th Tsunan Snow Festival / Niigata

Niigata the southernmost tip of Nagano Held in Tsunan Town, one of Japan's heaviest snowfall areas, located on the prefectural border with Tsunan Snow Festival ”.
Highlights include Japan's largest snow tube (SNOW WAVE) and the finale lantern launch. There will also be guest live performances, snow attractions, and outdoor stalls to liven up the atmosphere.

The 49th Tsunan Snow Festival / Niigata 4

Event period	Saturday, March 8, 2025
open time	11:00～20:00
Venue (venue)	New Greenpia Tsunan venue, Owarino special venue
Price (admission fee)	free

Koshinetsu Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Frost Falls, Illuminations: Lake Saiko Ice Festival 2025/Yamanashi

Yamanashi ・ Fujikawaguchiko Town Ice Festival held at Saiko Wild Bird Forest Park in Saiko Koori Festival ”. The frost-covered trees, which can reach up to 5m in height, are so impressive that you will be overwhelmed. .
At night light up You can enjoy a mystical sight. We also recommend taking a leisurely stroll while admiring the ice art works and stopping by the product sales booths.

Lake Saiko Ice Festival 2025

Event period	Saturday, January 21, 2025 - Monday, February 10, 2025
open time	Illumination is from sunset to 7:00 p.m.
Venue (venue)	Saiko Wild Bird Forest Park
Price (admission fee)	free

Koshinetsu Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Illumination Fantasium 2024-2025/Yamanashi

" illumination fantasium "teeth Winter festival held at “Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park” is. Lake Yamanaka This illumination event colors the winter, creating a fantastical scene with Mount Fuji in the background.
One of the highlights is the fireworks that are displayed on designated days. There will also be restaurants and food stalls, so you can enjoy local cuisine. .

Illumination Fantasium 2024-2025

Event period	December 1, 2024 (Sunday) - January 13, 2025 (Monday/Holiday)
open time	17:00～21:00
Venue (venue)	Hananomiyako Park
Price (admission fee)	Adults 350 yen, junior high school students and under free

Niigata sightseeing model course 1 night 2 days Recommended spots for first-time visitors

Updated 2024/07/17

For those who are new to sightseeing in Niigata, we introduce a model itinerary for two days and one night by car. Special feature on Niigata's gourmet food, sightseeing spots, and activities that you can experience in the surrounding area.

Koshinetsu Niigata guided tour

Sightseeing in Yamanashi by car! 1 night 2 day model course and recommended spots introduction

Updated 2024/07/16

This is a two-day, one-night model itinerary for touring Yamanashi by car. It picks out tourist spots in the Otsuki area, close to central Tokyo, including Lake Kawaguchi, Kofu, Fuefuki, Katsunuma, Shiozan, and Yamanashi City. It also introduces activities on the lake and in the mountains, as well as cultural experiences.

Yamanashi Music box making experience

How much does it cost to go smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka? A comprehensive guide to the opening days and seasons, and popular reservation rankings!

Updated 2025/01/30

Special feature on smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka! We'll introduce information on popular reservation rankings, recommended shops, opening dates, event periods, average prices, and cheap plans, as well as information on smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka, where you can have fun catching some fish and eat them as tempura or fried chicken!

Koshinetsu Yamanashi Lake Yamanaka/Oshino Smelt fishing Water sports (river and lake activities)

Winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination/Tokai

Tokai Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Mt. Fuji Lantern Festival

Shizuoka ・ Fuji will be held at “ Mt.Fuji Lantern Festival "teeth, An event where LED lanterns are launched into the clear night sky .
The wishes of many people were fulfilled, Colorful LED lanterns But they fill the night sky, creating a truly magical sight.

Mt. Fuji Lantern Festival 2024

event date	Saturday, March 29, 2025
open time	受付17:00～18:30, Lantern launch scheduled for around 19:30
Venue (venue)	Iwamotoyama Park
Price (admission fee)	2,000 yen / 1 LED lantern, solid orange (1 wish sticker included)
remarks	If it rains, the event will be postponed to Sunday, March 30th.

Tokai Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: 39th Shirakawa-go Illumination Event/Gifu

Shirakawa-go is a village with a beautiful landscape built in gassho-style architecture. Registered as a world heritage site and its beautiful appearance " Japan's original scenery It is also said that .
In winter, Shirakawago light up event ” will be held The sight of the snow-covered thatched roofs lit up at night is truly fantastical!
Limited event held a few times a year and requires prior reservation Special Events Please make your reservation early.

When will Shirakawa-go Illumination 2025 take place? How many times will it be held?

Updated 2024/09/30

Special feature on the "Shirakawa-go Light-up Event." We will also introduce the schedule, highlights, and activities and experiences you can enjoy around Shirakawa-go.

Tokai Gifu Shirakawago/Shokawa Bus Tours

The 39th Shirakawa-go Light-up Event

Event period	January 13th (Monday/holiday), January 19th (Sunday), January 26th (Sunday), February 2nd (Sunday), 2025
open time	Illumination 17:30-19:30
Venue (venue)	In the Ogimachi area of Shirakawa village
Price (admission fee)	Depends on ticket type

Tourist spots where you can enjoy winter and spectacular views in Toyama

Updated 2025/01/17

Special feature on Toyama in winter! We will introduce popular illumination spots and world heritage sites, as well as hot springs and activities you can enjoy in Toyama Prefecture.

Hokuriku Toyama Toyama/Yao

Tokai Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime-covered Trees, Frost-covered Waterfalls, and Illuminations: Hirayu Otaki Ice Festival 2025/Gifu

Gifu ・ Takayama City It is in Hirayu Otaki is one of the three major waterfalls in Hida. . It has also been selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls.
Every February, the frozen waterfall is lit up. Hirayu Otaki Ice Festival "is held. The sight of Hirayu Otaki, which has a drop of 64m and a width of 6m, freezes is very mysterious. You can also enjoy fireworks during this period.

Hirayu Otaki Ice Festival 2025

Event period	Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
open time	Light up 19:00-21:00, Fireworks in the snow from around 20:00
Venue (venue)	Hirayu Onsen Hirayu Otaki waterfall area
Price (admission fee)	free

Tokai Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime-covered Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Fukuji Onsen, Aodaru Light-up/Gifu

At the foot of the Northern Alps, Gifu ・ Takayama City The winter festival is held at Fukuchi Onsen in Okuhida Onsen Village. Fukuchi Onsen Aodaru light up ”.
What is “Aodaru”? A phenomenon in which water dripping from rocks freezes and looks like a column of blue water. . At Fukuchi Onsen, water from the stream is sprayed onto the trees in the hot spring town to create a blue darling. The snowy walking path surrounded by blue darlings is very magical and is popular as a winter feature. Local performing art lion dance Henbetori ' will also be performed.

Fukuchi Onsen Aodaru light up 2024-2025

Event period	Monday, December 23, 2024 - Late March 2025
open time	17:00～22:00
Venue (venue)	Near Fukuchi Onsen “Fukuchi Onsen” bus stop
Price (admission fee)	free

Tokai Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime Trees, Ice Falls, Illuminations: Shin Hirayu Onsen Taruma Kanekoori Illumination 2024-2025 / Gifu

A popular winter festival in Okuhida, Gifu " Shin Hirayu Onsen Taruma Kanekoori light up ”.
At Shin-Hirayu Onsen, the ``Taruma Kanekoori Light-up'' will be held at the Taruma Falls and Shinsui Park area, which is a famous spot in Shin-Hirayu. In addition to illuminating Taruma Falls, the inside of the Sabo Dam tunnel was decorated with tens of thousands of LED bulbs. To do. The gorgeous illuminations are also recommended as a photo spot.

Shin Hirayu Onsen Taruma Kanekoori Illumination 2024-2025

Event period	Late December 2024 - Friday, February 28, 2025
open time	17:00～21:30
Venue (venue)	Shin Hirayu Onsen, Taruma Falls and Waterside Park Area
Price (admission fee)	free

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Enjoy winter events!

In Japan, many Winter events & snow festivals will be held. I'm sure there are many people who thought, "Wow, there are so many!" after reading this article.

Winter is a cold and harsh season with snow. Snow festivals and winter events are fun things to do only this season. That's right.
Why not participate in the snow festival and winter events this winter and have fun to the fullest?

*The content of this article is current as of January 2025.

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