winter×event｜雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination【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.

記事のevent情報は,随時更新します！winterならではの,幻想的なeventを大切な人と楽しんでくださいね！

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

Hokkaido winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：さっぽろ雪まつり 2025（第75回）　

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 2024 history, venue, schedule, and highlights explained!

Updated on 2024/01/17

Special feature on Sapporo Snow Festival 2024! We will introduce the characteristics and highlights of the Odori venue, Susukino venue, and Tsudome venue. Explaining the history and snow sculptures of the Sapporo Snow Festival!

Hokkaido Hokkaido（道央） Sapporo illumination

2025 Sapporo Snow Festival (75th)

Event period	February 4, 2025 (Tuesday) - February 11, 2025 (Tuesday/Holiday)
open time	to be decided
Venue (venue)	Odori venue: Odori Park (Odori Nishi 1-chome to 11-chome) つどーむ会場：Sapporo市スポーツ交流施設"つどーむ”（東区栄町885-1） すすきの会場：Sapporo駅前通（南4条～南6条西3・4丁目）
Price (admission fee)	free

Hokkaido winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：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は16:30～20:00）
Venue (venue)	Hokkaido千歳市支笏湖温泉
Price (admission fee)	中学生以上 1,000 yen（小学生以下free）

Hokkaido winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：定山渓 雪灯路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 ※入場受付17:20〜.火付け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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：層雲峡温泉 The 50th Sounkyo Onsen Ice Waterfall 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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：第66回Asahikawawinterまつり

The theme is "Festival of Snow, Ice and Lights" Asahikawa winter events held in " Asahikawaまつり ”. 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 .

第66回Asahikawawinterまつり

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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：おとふけ十勝川白鳥まつり 彩凛華®

　 ※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

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® 2024

Event period	Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Sunday, February 18, 2024
open time	19:00～21:00
Venue (venue)	Tokachigaoka Park
Price (admission fee)	General (junior high school students and above) 500 yen *Tokachigawa Onsen guests: Free *Otofuke Town Residents: Free (bring ID)

Hokkaido winter events and sightseeing spots 2023-2024

Updated on 2023/12/12

A special feature on events held in Hokkaido in winter, recommended sightseeing spots, etc. Let's enjoy snow and ice! Please use this as a reference for your Hokkaido trip.

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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Zao Juhyo Festival/Juhyo Light-up／Yamagata

　 ※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

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 (Juhyo Light-up) 2024 (59th)

Event period	36 days from Saturday, December 23, 2023 to Sunday, February 25, 2024 (see below) ・December 23rd (Sat) and 24th (Sun), 2023 ・December 29, 2023 (Friday) - January 3, 2024 (Wednesday) ・Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from January 5th (Friday) to January 28th (Sunday), 2024 ・Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from January 29th (Monday) to February 25th (Sunday), 2024
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) 3,800 yen, Child (elementary school student) 1,900 yen

Tohoku winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Gassan Shizu Onsen Snow Hatago Lights／Yamagata

　 ※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

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 2024

Event period	Saturday, February 3, 2024 - Sunday, February 25, 2024
open time	18:00～21:00
Venue (venue)	Gassan Shizu Onsen
Price (admission fee)	1000 yen for junior high school students and above *Day-trip admission is possible on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Tohoku winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Aomori Snow Lantern Festival／Aomori

　 ※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

Aomori ・Close to the Tsugaru Straits "Aomoriベイブリッジ”を望める会場に雪の灯籠（とうろう）が立ち並ぶ " Aomori Snow Lantern Festival ”. Snow lanterns flicker in the crisp winter air.
優しく暖かい雰囲気に包まれた, 市民参加型のevent 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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Shizukuishi Winter Festival in Koiwai Farm／Iwate

　 ※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

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 Festa in Koiwai Farm 2024 (2nd)

Event period	January 27, 2024 (Sat) - February 12, 2024 (Monday, Shinkyu)
open time	9:00-16:30 (last entry 15:30)
Venue (venue)	Koiwai Farm Makibaen
Price (admission fee)	Adults (junior high school students and above) 400 yen, Child (5 years old to elementary school student) 150 yen

Tohoku winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Namahage柴灯まつり／Akita

※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

" Namahage Sedo Festival "teeth Akita ・男鹿市北浦の真山（しんざん）神社で開催されるまつり.民俗行事の" Namahage ”と900年以上の歴史があるMayama Shrineの神事" Saitosai (Flower Light Festival) ”を組み合わせたもの is.
On November 29, 2018 (Heisei 30) UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage に登録されました." Michinoku Five Snow Festivals ” one of the It is also widely known as たいまつを持ち,乱舞するNamahageは大迫力is.

Namahage Saito Festival 2024 (61st)

Event period	February 9th (Friday) - February 11th (Sunday/Holiday), 2024
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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Aone Onsen Snow Light／Miyagi

※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Aizu Picture Candle Festival／Fukushima

※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

"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.
鶴ヶ城or御薬園 がろうそくの明かりに照らされ,雪景色に幻想的に浮かびます.

Aizu Picture Candle Festival 2024

Event period	Friday, February 9th and Saturday, February 10th, 2024
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 Night visit to Tsuruga Castle costs 410 yen for adults and 150 yen for children.

Tohoku winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Ouchi-juku雪まつり／Fukushima

※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

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.
宿場内には無数の雪灯籠が建てられ,ふんわりと暖かい光に包まれます . 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.

Ouchi-juku Snow Festival 2024 (38th)

Event period	February 10th (Saturday) and February 11th (Sunday/Holiday), 2024
open time	February 10th 12:00-18:00, February 11th 11:00-15:00 (Light-up will be from February 9th to 12th, 18:00-20:00)
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 2024/07/01

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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Oi Racecourse Tokyoメガイルミ／Tokyo

※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

" Tokyoメガイルミ "teeth,夜のアミューズメントパーク Tokyo・Oi Racecourse で実施されるillumination.都心に近く,開放感にあふれた敷地内で行われる, Highlights include fountain shows and aurora displays is.
A 100m long tunnel of light も見逃せません.田園・水田を表現した"日本原風景”or藤棚など, 情緒あふれるさまざまなillumination を楽しめます.

Oi Racecourse Tokyo Mega Illumination 2023-2024

Event period	Saturday, November 11, 2023 - Monday, January 8, 2024 (Holiday)
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 2023-2024 Period, Tickets, and Prices

Updated 2023/10/31

Special feature on Tokyo Mega Illumination 2023-2024, an illumination event held at Oi Racecourse in Tokyo from 2023 to 2024. Introducing the period, tickets, and prices for Oi Racecourse x Illumination!

Kanto Tokyo Shinagawa Ward/Ota Ward

Kanto winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival／Tochigi

※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

Tochigi ・ Nikko City Winter event held at Noyu Nishikawa Onsen `` Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival ”."Sawaguchi riverbedミニかまくら会場"Then," 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 ”にも数えられている,キラキラ感がたっぷり楽しめるeventis. .

Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival 2024

Event period	Friday, January 26, 2024 - Sunday, February 25, 2024
open time	17:30-21:00 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the period)
Venue (venue)	Sawaguchi riverbed
Price (admission fee)	free

Kanto winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Ashikaga Flower Park illumination 光の花の庭 Flower Fantasy 2024-2025／Tochigi

Tochigi ・ Ashikaga Flower Park will be held at “ Flower Garden of Light ~ Flower Fantasy "teeth, Nationwideilluminationランキングの上位 を獲得する,まさに日本を代表するilluminationeventです .
多くの人々が足を運ぶ,人気のilluminationeventis.自然or季節に特化した光の花々は,見る者を圧倒To do.

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 光の花の庭 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) ※11月上旬～1月初旬は平日21:00,土日祝は21:30まで営業
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	大人 1,400円〜, Children: from 700 yen

22 recommended sightseeing spots and experiences in Tokyo in winter

Updated on 2023/12/07

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

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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：第76回Tokamachi Snow Festival／Niigata／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 としても有名is.
期間中は, 市民が手づくりした雪の芸術作品がTokamachiの各所に登場 To do.

第76回Tokamachi Snow Festival／Niigata

Event period	February 15th (Sat) - February 16th (Sun), 2025
open time	to be decided
Venue (venue)	to be decided
Price (admission fee)	free

Koshinetsu winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：第49回つなん雪まつり／Niigata／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. is.ほかにも,ゲストライブor雪を使ったアトラクション,露店などで盛り上がります.

第49回つなん雪まつり／Niigata4

Event period	Saturday, March 8, 2025
open time	11:00～20:00
Venue (venue)	ニュー・グリーンピア津南会場,大割野特設
Price (admission fee)	free

Koshinetsu winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Saiko Koori 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 を実施.神秘的な光景を楽しめます.氷のアート作品を眺めたり,物産販売ブースに立ち寄りながら,ゆったりと散策するのもおすすめis.

Saiko Koori Festival 2025

Event period	Saturday, January 21, 2025 - Monday, February 10, 2025
open time	to be decided
Venue (venue)	Saiko Wild Bird Forest Park
Price (admission fee)	free

Koshinetsu winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：illumination fantasium 2024-2025／Yamanashi

" illumination fantasium "teeth Winter festival held at “Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park” is. Lake Yamanaka のwinterを彩るilluminationeventで,Fuji山を背景にした幻想的な光景が広がります.
指定日には,打ち上げ花火が実施されるのも見どころone of the. 食事処or屋台なども登場し,ご当地グルメも楽しめます .

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

1泊2日,車で巡るYamanashi観光のモデルコースis.都心に近い大月エリアから,河口湖・甲府・笛吹・勝沼・塩山・Yamanashi市の観光スポットをピックアップ.湖or山でのアクティビティor,カルチャー体験などもあわせて紹介To do.

Yamanashi Music box making experience

Lake Yamanaka smelt fishing popularity ranking! A thorough introduction to recommended plans for dome ships!

Updated 2024/09/30

Yamanashi・Lake YamanakaのSmelt fishing（わかさぎ釣り）特集！人気ランキングorおすすめショップ,Event periodorFee（価格）,当日予約or貸し切り利用の可否など初心者に役立つ情報を紹介！

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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Mt.Fuji Lantern Festival

※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

Shizuoka ・ Fuji will be held at “ Mt.Fuji Lantern Festival ”. An event where LED lanterns are launched into the clear night sky が,毎年Fuji山の日（2月23日）に開催されています.
多くの人の願いが込められた, Colorful LED lanterns が,夜空を埋め尽くTo do.とても幻想的な風景が見られますよ.

Mt. Fuji Lantern Festival 2024

event date	Saturday, March 23, 2024
meeting time	Please come between 17:30 and 18:00
Venue (venue)	Iwamotoyama Park
Price (admission fee)	Starting from 4,750 yen
remarks	*Plum viewing is not allowed.

Tokai winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：第39回 Shirakawago light up 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 されます.雪化粧した茅葺き屋根がlight upされる姿は,とても幻想的！
Limited event held a few times a year and requires prior reservation の特別event is.ご予約はお早めに.

Shirakawa-golight up2025 はいつ？何回開催するの？

Updated 2024/09/30

"Shirakawago light up event”について特集.スケジュールor見どころ,Shirakawa-go周辺で楽しめるアクティビティor体験も紹介To do.

Tokai Gifu Shirakawago/Shokawa Bus Tours

第39回 Shirakawago light up event

Event period	2025年1月13日（月・祝）,1月19日（日）,1月26日（日）,2月2日（日）
open time	light up17:30～19:30
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 on 2024/01/30

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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：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のevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Fukuchi Onsen Aodaru light up／Gifu

※以下詳細は2024年の情報is.

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 2023-2024

Event period	Sunday, December 24, 2023 - Late March 2024
open time	17:00～22:00
Venue (venue)	Near Fukuchi Onsen “Fukuchi Onsen” bus stop
Price (admission fee)	free

Tokai winterのevent雪まつり・rime・氷瀑・illumination：Shin Hirayu Onsen Taruma Kanekoori light up 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 light up 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

Recommended sightseeing model courses, food walks, and gourmet spots in Hida/Takayama

Updated 2024/07/16

Special feature on sightseeing in Hida and Takayama in the Hida region in the northern part of Gifu. We will guide you through Hida and Takayama on a model course, including Takayama's morning market and quaint townscapes. We introduce not only famous local gourmet restaurants, but also popular activities such as zazen meditation and ninja experiences! Please use this as a reference for your travel plans!

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Hida Takayama Food Walking Ranking & Map

Updated on 2023/04/14

Focus on Gifu/Hida Takayama area. Introducing Hida Takayama✕ Food Walking Spots & Hida Takayama✕ Food Walking✕Sweets Spots in ranking format. There is also a food walking map that summarizes the introduced spots in an easy-to-see manner. Please use this as a reference for your Hida Takayama trip.

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Enjoy winter events!

日本では,数多くの Winter events & snow festivals が開催されます.本記事で"こんなにあったんだ！”と思った人も多いのではないでしょうか.

winterは雪が降る寒くて厳しい季節.しかし, 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?

※本記事の内容は2024年10月現在の情報is.

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