Yunishigawa Igloo Festival
(Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Matsuri)
湯西川温泉かまくら祭（日光市）
A magical day in the snow nearby Tokyo
DATE
TIME & SCHEDULE
Yunishigawa Evening (Night) Light up
17:30-21:00
Place : Sawaguchi Riverbed (Fri, Sat, Sun only)
Cost: Free
Heike no Sato Light up
9:00-21:00 (Light up from 17:00)
Place: Heike no Sato
Cost: All day pass (9am-9pm) Adults 510yen, Child 250yen
Yunishigawa Mizunosato Snowpark
*Snow park for kids
10:00-15:00
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)
COST
Please see above
How to enjoy the Yunishigawa Igloo Festival (Yunishigawa Snow 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 Igloo 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
Ryokan (Japanese Style Hotels)
This area is a famous Onsen (Hot spring) town so there are many nice Onsen Ryokans (Japanese Style Hotels with a hot spring).
Western Style Hotels
This area is a popular destination. There are many Hotels with Western style rooms that cater towards western guests.
Guesthouses & Airbnbs
There not many Guesthouses and holiday homes in this area, but there are many Hotels and Ryokans with hot springs.
Access (How to get to Yunishigawa Igloo Festival)
① Yunishigawa Evening (Night) Light up
How to get there
Public Transport
2hrs 40min train ride from Tokyo (Asakusa).
Car
3hrs 15min drive from Tokyo by car.
Location & Address
Address
Sawaguchi Riverside
沢口河川敷ミニかまくら会場
200 meters from,
1042 Yunishigawa, Nikko, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-2601
〒321-2601 栃木県日光市湯西川1042
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Via Yunishigawaonsen Station (Yagan Tetsudo Line/Kinugawa Line)
Take the bus towards Yunishigawa onsen. After 25 mins ride, get off at the last bus stop and walk 10 mins.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Nikko-Utsunomiya Road Imaichi IC
75 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!
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
② Yunishigawa Mizunosato Snowpark
How to get there
Public Transport
Car
3hrs drive from Tokyo by car.
Location & Address
Address
473-1 Yunishigawa, Nikko, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-2601
〒321-2601 栃木県日光市湯西川473-1
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Via Yunishigawaonsen Station (Yagan Tetsudo/Kinugawa Line)
Take the bus towards Yunishigawaonsen. After 20 mins ride, get off at Yunishigawa Mizunosato Bus stop.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via 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!
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
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