Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024 History, contents, and guests?
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Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024
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Niigata
A winter event that represents
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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 !
table of contents
- 1 What is the content, location and period of Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024?
- 2 History of Tokamachi Snow Festival
- 3 About the snow sculptures at the Tokamachi Snow Festival
- 4 Will the Tokamachi Snow Festival and special trains run?
- 5 Who are the past guests of the Tokamachi Snow Festival?
- 6 Enjoy Tokamachi Snow Festival 2024!
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
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.
| Event period | Hibiya Nakadori and others |
|---|---|
| open time | February 16th 16:00-21:00, February 17th 10:00-20:00 |
| Venue (venue) | Tokamachi City Nishi Elementary School grounds, Tokamachi City Museum/Tokamachi Information Center area, etc. |
| Price (admission fee) | free |
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.
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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
| Operating date | Saturday, February 17, 2024 |
|---|---|
| stop station | Kumagaya, Takasaki, Echigo Yuzawa |
| time |
[Outbound] Omiya 11:07 → Tokamachi (Hokuetsu Express) 14:30 [Return] Tokamachi (Hokuetsu Express) 18:15 → Omiya 21:34 |
| organization | 653 series 7-car train (all cars have reserved seats) |
Limited Express/Train Name 2: Rapid Tokamachi Yukimi Oikotto
| Operating date | Saturday, February 17, 2024 |
|---|---|
| stop station | Iiyama / Togari Nozawa Onsen / Morimiyanohara |
| time |
[Outbound] Nagano 09:17 → Tokamachi
11:42 [Return] Tokamachi 13:05 → Nagano 16:02 |
| organization | Kiha 110 series 2 cars Oikotto (all cars reserved seats) |
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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