Yunishigawa Snow Festival
(Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Matsuri)
A magical day in the snow nearby Tokyo
DATE
(Fri, Sat, Sun evenings only)
*Dates and times checked with tourist office 22nd Nov 2023.
TIME & SCHEDULE
Place : Sawaguchi Riverbed (Fri, Sat, Sun only)
Cost: Free
17:30-21:00
Heike no Sato Light up
Place: Heike no Sato
Cost: All day pass (9am-9pm) Adults 510yen, Child 250yen
9:00-21:00 (Light up from 17:00)
*Snow park for kids
Place: Beside Michin no Eki Yunishigawa (Closed on Wed)
Cost: Adults 1,200yen, Child 600 yen (includes the fee for snow sliding and indoor bath)
10:00-15:00
*Dates and times last checked 18th Dec 2023.
How to enjoy the Yunishigawa Snow Festival (Igloo Festival)
Picturesque scenery
Fun for couples
Suitable for children
Fun for kids and family
Snow / Winter wonderland
Countryside scenery
Traveling solo
Enjoy for 1 whole day!
Don’t miss the ❄️Snow Igloo Light Festival❄️ in February!
At Heike no Sato, experience a magical feeling where hundreds of small Kamakura (Japanese Snow Igloo) lights❄️✨ surround you in a mysterious atmosphere😮.
During the day, why not learn about the thousand-year-long history of Heike family at Heike no Sato before exploring the big igloos and go sliding in the snow😁!
If you like snow, why not also have fun by going down a big snow slide at Yunishigawa Mizunosato. There are seven igloo sites including one location where you can even order a cozy BBQ🍖 inside the igloo (reservation required)!
Important Note: Some sites may not be open every day so please check before you travel.
What to do nearby the Yunishigawa Snow Festival
- Unique Experience
- Experience the ‘Samurai’ world in Edo Wonderland
- Wellness
- Revitalize in a traditional Japanese Hotspring (Onsen)
- Active
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Snow Trekking, Airboarding (Winter)
- Culture
- Learn about the samurai clan that has been living here since 12 Century
- Family Fun
- Edo Wonderland
- Tobu World Square
- Food / Drink
- Try local Yunishigawa Cuisine
How to get to the Yunishigawa Snow Festival (Igloo Festival)
From Tokyo
- 2H 40min train ride from Tokyo (Asakusa)
- 3H 15min drive from Tokyo by car
Address
1042 Yunishigawa, Nikko, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-2601
〒321-2601 栃木県日光市湯西川1042
From Tokyo
- 2H 30min train ride from Tokyo (Asakusa)
- 3H drive from Tokyo by car
Address
473-1 Yunishigawa, Nikko, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-2601
〒321-2601 栃木県日光市湯西川473-1
By Train
Take the bus towards Yunishigawaonsen. After 20 mins ride, get off at the last bus stop and walk 10 mins.
By Car
From Nikko-Utsunomiya Road Imaichi IC
70 mins drive from Nikko-Utsunomiya Road Imaichi IC (via route 121 and route 249)
*Please make sure to install snow tires or bring snow chains!
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
Any questions about this?
For information about this event please contact the Tourist Office directly.
Tel: +81 0288-22-1525
