Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024 History, contents, and guests?

" Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024 "teeth Niigata A winter event that represents .
At the venue snow activities or gourmet It is popular because you can enjoy it!

This time Special feature on the Tokamachi Snow Festival . Easy-to-understand introduction to history, period, and content I will.

Explanation about snow sculptures and luxurious guests !

What is the content, location and period of Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024?

75th Welcoming “ Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024 ” .
This year Tokamachi Station, Echigo Mizusawa Station, Shimojo Station That's called Based at 3 stations From children to adults There are many events and activities that people of all ages can enjoy. !

Below is an explanation of Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024.
Introducing the contents, highlights, and recommended points of each venue To do!

Machinaka Snow Park

Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024 Main venue .
playing in the snow experience or warm gourmet food This is an area where you can enjoy.

Displaying citizen's works " snow art exhibition ” is the origin of the Tokamachi Snow Festival.
In 2024 (Reiwa 6) Approximately 50 exhibits of snow art will be on display. To do!

Come and see first-hand the elaborate snow artworks created by people from each region.

Besides, decorate the finale Fireworks over snow (rainbow and snow fireworks) can't miss !

TOPPAKU Park

Playing on the snow using old equipment Area where you can enjoy .

Snow country gourmet or A photo spot where you can take pictures wearing straw folk items There are so many things that stand out!

Snow light path

JR Tokamachi Station West Exit Main area from “ Machinaka Snow Park ” is on the flow line heading towards A green road covered with snow walls Snow light path ” .

The snow wall is lit up with LED lanterns Therefore, a fantastic world opens up.

green square

Honyarado (Kamakura) among Mino or Sukeboshi Experience the snow country of old while wearing can.

Echigo Mizusawa Station Area/Mizusawa Snow Festival Plaza

Worth seeing snow statue Area lined up with .

Gourmet food that warms your body and mind You can also enjoy it.

Shimojo Station Area/Rural Square

The northern gateway. A wide variety of snow sculptures is the highlight .

We also hold events that both children and adults can enjoy. To do.

History of Tokamachi Snow Festival

One of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan is Niigata ・ Tokamachi Winter is a tough season for them.
Previously, I used only a few tools such as shovels to remove snow from roofs and shovel snow from roads.

but," Make snow your friend and enjoy it ”Based on the concept, The first " Tokamachi Snow Festival ” will be held it was done.

The first Tokamachi Snow Festival was sponsored by the Tokamachi Cultural Association.
At snow art exhibitions and around the fire of snow gear memorial services, Tokamachi Kouta ” dance Snow carnival, ski relay race, etc. were held. .

In Tokamachi, It was the first time in Japan that residents took the lead in holding a snow festival. Therefore, " The birthplace of modern snow festivals "It has been with .

About the snow sculptures at the Tokamachi Snow Festival

Mainly people in the neighborhood, shopping district, school or work colleagues, friends, neighborhood association units, etc. Mainly Tokamachi citizens become, Working together to create snow sculptures To do.

Will the Tokamachi Snow Festival and special trains run?

With the "Tokamachi Snow Festival" being held, The following special trains will be running To do.

Limited Express/Train Name 1: Limited Express Hokuhoku Tokamachi Snow Festival

Limited Express/Train Name 2: Rapid Tokamachi Yukimi Oikotto

Who are the past guests of the Tokamachi Snow Festival?

Speaking of “Tokamachi Snow Festival”, A luxurious guest is coming is also one of the fun That's right.

in the past Idol or comedian , artist Guests from various genres appear, such as Did.

Guests for 2024 (Reiwa 5) have not been announced yet We will notify you as soon as it is published.

*Canceled in 2021-2022, no guests in 2023

Enjoy Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024!

Tokamachi Snow Festival teeth snow statue or activity , gourmet A popular event where you can enjoy is.

Lanterns are lit up Snow light path also fantastic and romantic you know!

Tokamachi Snow Festival An event where you can enjoy the charm of winter to the fullest Therefore, it is recommended for dates and family trips.

Please refer to the article and participate!

*The contents of this article are current as of January 2024.

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