Winter x Events|Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination [Nationwide] 2023-2024

Winter x Events|Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination [Nationwide] 2023-2024
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From 2023 (Reiwa 5) to 2024 (Reiwa 6) 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.

Enjoy this fantastic winter event with your loved ones!

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

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Sapporo Snow Festival 2024 (74th)

Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido

Hokkaido A winter event that represents Speaking of “ Sapporo Snow Festival” . 2023 (Reiwa 5) will be the 74th event.

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! Image of
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 Sapporo
Sapporo Snow Festival (74th)
Event period February 4, 2024 (Sunday) - February 11, 2024 (Sunday/Holiday)
open time You can visit the Odori venue without time restrictions. Light up time is ~22:00. The ice sculptures lining the main street of the Susukino venue will be illuminated from ~23:00 (~22:00 on the last day).
Venue (venue) Odori venue: Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 12-chome
Tsudome Venue: Sapporo City Sports Exchange Facility “Tsudome”
Susukino venue: Nishi 3-4-chome from Minami 4-jo to Minami 6-jo (Sapporo Ekimae-dori)
Price (admission fee) free

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Chitose/Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2024

Chitose/Lake Shikotsu, Ice Festival

" Chitose/Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2024 ” 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.

Chitose/Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2024
Event period Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Sunday, February 25, 2024
open time 10:00-20:00 (Light-up starts from 16:30)
Venue (venue) Lake Shikotsu Onsen
Price (admission fee) 500 yen for high school students and above, free for junior high school students and below

Hokkaido winter events snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Jozankei Yukitoro 2024

Jozankei Yukitoro

Sapporo It is about an hour's drive from Jozankei, a popular hot spring area The winter event held in Jozankei Snow Light Road 2024 ”.
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 Yukitoro 2024
Event period Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Saturday, February 3, 2024
open time 18:00~21:00
(Admission from 17:20, fire starting 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, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Sounkyo Onsen Icefall Festival 2024 (49th)

Sounkyo Onsen, Icefall Festival

Huge Hokkaido ・A winter event held on the riverbed of the Ishikari River. Sounkyo Onsen Icefall Festival 2024 ”.
Illumination of the huge icefall and various ice sculptures It creates a romantic winter night.

Sounkyo Onsen Icefall Festival 2024 (49th)
Event period Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Sunday, March 17, 2024
open time 17:00-21:30 (last entry 21:15)
Venue (venue) Kamikawa-cho Sounkyo Onsen (special venue)
Price (admission fee) Cooperation fee 500 yen

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Asahikawa Festival 2024 (65th)

Hokkaido, Asahikawa Festival

The theme is "Festival of Snow, Ice and Lights" Asahikawa winter events held in " Asahikawa Festival 2024 (65th) ”. 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 .

Asahikawa Festival 2024 (65th)
Event period February 7, 2024 (Wednesday) - February 12, 2024 (Monday, Shinkyu)
open time 9:00~21:00
Venue (venue) Ishikari River Asahibashi Riverside
Price (admission fee) free

Hokkaido Winter Events Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Otofuke Tokachi River Swan Festival Sairinka® 2024

Otofuke Tokachi River Swan Festival, Sairinka®

The event will be held at Tokachigawa Onsen in Otofuke-cho, Hokkaido. Otofuke Tokachi River Swan Festival Sairinka® 2024 ”. 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)
Images of Hokkaido winter events and sightseeing spots 2023-2024
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 Asahikawa/Sounkyo
Hokkaido winter tourist spots recommended ranking images
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(道北) Asahikawa/Sounkyo illumination event

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

Tohoku winter events snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Zao frost-covered festival/frost-covered light-up 2024 (59th)/Yamagata

Zao Juhyo Festival/Juhyo Light-up

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 events snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Gassan Shizu Onsen Snow Hatago Lights 2024/Yamagata

Gassan Shizu Onsen

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 events snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Aomori Snow Lantern Festival 2024/Aomori

Aomori Snow Lantern Festival, Aomori

Aomori ・Snow lanterns line the venue overlooking the Aomori Bay Bridge near the Tsugaru Strait " Aomori Snow Lantern Festival ”. Snow lanterns flicker in the crisp winter air.
In 2024 (Reiwa 6), “ 35th anniversary of Seikan Twin City partnership "" 60th anniversary of the Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkodamaru entering service It is planned that the venue will have a motif of ``. Write your wishes on the candle holder and decorate it. WISH candle experience ' is also popular.

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, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Shizukuishi Winter Festival in Koiwai Farm 2024 (2nd) / Iwate

Shizukuishi Winter Festival in Koiwai Farm

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 events snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Namahage Saiba Lantern Festival 2024 (61st)/Akita

Akita, Namahage Saiba Lantern Festival

" Namahage Sedo Festival "teeth Akita ・A festival held at Shinzan Shrine in Kitaura, Oga City. A combination of the folk event "Namahage" and the Shinto ritual "Saitosai" of Mayama Shrine, which has a history of over 900 years. is.
On November 29, 2018 (Heisei 30) UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Registered. " Michinoku Five Snow Festivals one of the It is also widely known as The Namahage holding torches and dancing wildly is very impressive!

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 events snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Yokote Snow Festival 2024/Akita

Akita, Yokote Snow Festival and Yokote Castle

" 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 2024
Event period February 15th (Thursday) and February 16th (Friday), 2024
open time Kamakura 18:00-21:00
Brahma Competition 9:30-13:00
Asahi Okayama Shrine Bonten Dedication Festival 9:45 minutes to around 1:00 p.m.
Venue (venue) Road Park in front of Yokote City Hall Main Building, Futaba-cho Kamakura Street, Haguro-cho Samurai Residence Street, Yokote Park
Price (admission fee) free

Tohoku winter event snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Aone Onsen Snow Lights 2024/Miyagi

Miyagi, Aone Onsen snow light

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 On 2024 Izumi Snow Light
Event period Scheduled for early February 2024
open time 15:30~21:00
Venue (venue) Around Japponoyu
Price (admission fee) free
*Detailed information for 2024 has not been announced.

Tohoku Winter Events Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Aizu Picture Candle Festival 2024/Fukushima

Fukushima, Aizu Picture Candle Festival and Tsuruga Castle

"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.
The theme for 2024 (Reiwa 6) is "Lights for Peace." Illuminated by candlelight, the ``Aizu illusion'' appears in the snowy landscape, including Tsuruga Castle and Oyakuen Garden. .

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 events snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Ouchi-juku Snow Festival 2024 (38th)/Fukushima

Fukushima, Ouchijuku Snow Festival

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 erected within the post, creating a magical atmosphere. . 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
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Tohoku Miyagi Sendai
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Fukushima sightseeing model course 1 night 2 days girls trip without a car!
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Tohoku Fukushima Aizu Survival game (survival game)

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

Kanto winter events snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Oi Racecourse Tokyo Mega Illumination 2023-2024/Tokyo

Illumination at Oi Racecourse in Tokyo “Tokyo Mega Illumination 2023-2024”

Illuminations at Oi Racecourse, Tokyo " Tokyo Mega Illumination 2023-2024 ” is a winter event that will celebrate its 5th anniversary in 2023 (Reiwa 5). . Highlights include fountain shows and aurora displays .
You can't miss the various illuminations, including the 100m long tunnel of light. You can enjoy a variety of atmospheric illuminations, including the ``Japanese Landscape'' that expresses countryside and rice paddies, and wisteria trellis.

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 Price Images
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 events snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival 2024/Tochigi

Tochigi Yunishigawa Onsen, Kamakura Festival

Tochigi Nikko City Winter event held at Noyu Nishikawa Onsen `` Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival ”. At the "Sawaguchi Riverbed Mini Kamakura Venue", Japan night view heritage " historical culture night view heritage You can enjoy the fantastic view of the ``Mini Kamakura,'' which has been certified as a ``Mini Kamakura.''
In November 2023 (Reiwa 5), ​​the Night Landscape Light Convention Bureau will " Kanto three major night lights ”, “ Tochigi Seven Lanterns Also certified as it was done.

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 events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination Flower Garden of Light ~Flower Fantasy 2023-2024~ / Tochigi

Ashikaga Flower Park

Tochigi Ashikaga Flower Park will be held at “ Flower Garden of Light ~Flower Fantasy 2023-2024~ "teeth Ranked No. 1 in the illumination ranking nationwide for 7 consecutive years since 2016 (Heisei 28) .
This is a popular illumination event that attracts many people every year. Illuminations specializing in flowers, nature, and seasons will overwhelm viewers.

Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination Flower Garden of Light ~Flower Fantasy 2023-2024~ What is the period, time, and price? Image of
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 Flower Garden of Light ~Flower Fantasy 2023-2024~
Event period October 18, 2023 (Wednesday) - February 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
business hours Evening session: 15:30-20:30 (until 21:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
*Open until 21:00 on weekdays from November 3rd (Holiday/Friday) to January 8th, 2024 (Holiday/Monday), and until 21:30 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Lighting time Lighting starts around 17:00
*Lights will start around 16:30 from November 1st (Wednesday) to January 8th, 2024 (holiday/Monday)
Venue (venue) Ashikaga Flower Park
Price (evening session) [WEB advance ticket]
Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,250 yen~,
Children (4 years old ~ elementary school student) 650 yen ~
【Tickets for today】
Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,300 yen~,
Children (4 years old ~ elementary school student) 700 yen~
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Kanto Tokyo illumination
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Winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination/Koshinetsu

Koshinetsu Winter Events Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024 (75th)/Niigata

Tokamachi Snow Festival

" 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 Also famous as
During the event, snow artwork handmade by local residents will be displayed at various locations in Tokamachi. . There is also a ``Omatsuri Hiroba'' where you can enjoy local cuisine and a tea ceremony on the snow. The sound and light show “Snow Carnival” is also a must-see!

Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024 (75th)
Event period February 16th (Friday) - February 17th (Saturday), 2024
open time February 16th 16:00-21:00, February 17th 10:00-20:00
Venue (venue) Tokamachi City Nishi Elementary School ground, Tokamachi City Museum/Tokamachi Information Center area
Price (admission fee) free

Koshinetsu Winter Events Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Tsunan Snow Festival & NEW WAVE 2024/Niigata

Niigata, Tsunan Snow Festival & NEW

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. There are also plenty of other events such as guest live performances, attractions using snow, and street stalls!

Tsunan Snow Festival & NEW WAVE 2024
Event period Saturday, March 9, 2024
open time 11:00~20:00
Venue (venue) New Greenpia Tsunan venue (ground), Owarino special venue
Price (admission fee) free

Koshinetsu Winter Events Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Saiko Koori Festival 2024/Yamanashi

Yamanashi, Saiko Koori Festival

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 carried out. You can enjoy the mysterious scenery. We recommend taking a stroll, admiring the ice art works and stopping by the product sales booths.

Saiko Koori Festival 2024
Event period Saturday, February 3, 2024 - Monday, February 12, 2024
open time Sunset - 19:00 (scheduled)
Venue (venue) Saiko Wild Bird Forest Park
Price (admission fee) free

Koshinetsu Winter Events Snow Festival, Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Illumination Fantasium 2023-2024/Yamanashi

Yamanashi, Illumination Fantasium and Mt. Fuji

" illumination fantasium "teeth Winter festival held at “Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park” is. Lake Yamanaka An illumination event that colors the winter. A fantastic view spreads out with Mt. Fuji in the background.
One of the highlights is the fireworks that are launched on designated days from December to the first half of January. There will also be restaurants and food stalls where you can enjoy gourmet food. .

Illumination Fantasium 2023-2024
Event period Friday, December 1, 2023 - Monday, January 8, 2024
open time 17:00~21:00
Venue (venue) Hananomiyako Park
Price (admission fee) Adults 350 yen, junior high school students and under free
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Winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination/Tokai

Tokai winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Mt. Fuji Lantern Festival 2024

Image of the Mt. Fuji Lantern Festival sponsored by the Mt. Fuji Tourism Exchange Bureau

Shizuoka Fuji will be held at “ Mt.Fuji Lantern Festival "teeth, An event where LED lanterns are launched into the clear night sky . It is held every year on Mt. Fuji Day (February 23rd). In 2024 Due to bad weather Postponed to Saturday, March 23rd have become.

The space created by colorful LED lanterns is fantastic .
Don't miss out on this limited event!

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.

[Shizuoka/Mt. Fuji] Limited time event on March 23rd! 2024 Fuji LED Lantern Festival Admission Ticket

Activity Japan (Sponsor: Mt. Fuji Tourism Exchange Bureau)
Gotemba/Fuji
4,750 Yen ~ (tax included)

2023 marks the 10th anniversary of Mt. Fuji being registered as a World Heritage Site. LED lanterns in the clear night sky. A beautiful starry sky and colorful LED lanterns create a fantastic space. On a still cold winter night, with your hopes, wishes, and prayers... Spend the time you want at Iwamotoyama Park in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and the Pacific Ocean, and the beautiful night view.

Tokai winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: 38th (2024) Shirakawago Light-up Event/Gifu

Shirakawago light up event

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 .
usual year In winter, Shirakawago light up event ” will be held will be done. The sight of the snow-covered thatched roof lit up is magical.
Limited to 6 times a year & completely advance reservations required special events So, make your reservation early.

38th (2024) Shirakawago Light-up Event
Event period Sunday, January 14, 2024, Sunday, January 21, Sunday, January 28, Sunday, February 4, Monday, February 12, Sunday, February 18, 2024
open time Light up 17:30-19:30
Venue (venue) Shirakawa Village Ogimachi District
Price (admission fee) Depends on ticket type
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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.
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Tokai Winter Events Snow Festival, Ice Rime, Icefall, Illumination: Hirayu Otaki Ice Festival 2024/Gifu

Hirayu Otaki Ice Festival in 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 2024
Event period Thursday, February 15, 2024 - Sunday, February 25, 2024
open time Light up 19:00-21:00,
Fireworks start at around 20:00 every day during the period.
Venue (venue) Hirayu Onsen Hirayu Otaki area
Price (admission fee) free

Tokai winter events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Fukuchi Onsen/Aodaru light-up 2023-2024/Gifu

Gifu's Fukuchi Onsen, Aodaru illumination

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 events Snow festival, frost-covered trees, icefall, illumination: Shin-Hirayu Onsen Taruma Kanekoori light-up 2023-2024/Gifu

Gifu's Shin Hirayu Onsen, Taruma Kanekoori illuminated

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 2023-2024
Event period Thursday, December 28, 2023 - Thursday, February 29, 2024
open time 17:00~21:30
Venue (venue) Shin-Hirayu Onsen Water Park (Taruma Falls area)
Price (admission fee) free
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Enjoy winter events!

Winter event, Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival

In Japan, many Winter events & snow festivals is held.
Many people may read the article and think, "So much happened!"

Winter is a cold and harsh season with falling snow.
but, 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 contents of this article are current as of March 2024.

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