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Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Snow House Festival
Don’t miss the light-up of miniature kamakura snow houses in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture
Recognized as a Night View Heritage of Japan, the mesmerizing scenery of the Sawaguchi Riverbed with hundreds of candle-lit miniature kamakura snow houses is a fantastic sight like you have never seen. It is also chosen as one of the “Breathtaking Sights You Need to See Before You Die.”
The must-see sight of Yunishigawa Onsen during the winter
The Kamakura Snow House Festival is a winter tradition of Yunishigawa Onsen held from late January through early March every year. The entire spring resort comes alive in the atmosphere of the snow festival, from the main site of Heike Village, a tourist facility that introduces the romantic history of the Heike clan, to the miniature kamakura of Sawaguchi Riverbed recognized as a Night View Heritage of Japan and the beautiful illumination of the hot spring town.
Experience traditional kamakura snow house at Heike Village
At the main site of Heike Village, large kamakura snow houses are built all around. In addition to looking inside and observing, visitors can also enjoy sleigh rides at the snow play area. At night, candles are lit inside miniature kamakura houses, softly illuminating the entire village. (Charges apply for entrance and sleigh ride.)
Location
| Name | Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Snow House Festival |
|---|---|
| Web Sites | http://nikko-travel.jp/english/attract/yunishigawa_kawamata_okukinu.html |
| Address | 1042 Yunishigawa, Nikko-shi, Tochigi |
| Access | From the Imaichi IC on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road, take National Route 121 or Prefectural Road 249 and drive for approximately 70 minutes |
| Inquiries | TEL: 0288-22-1525 (Nikko City Tourism Association) |
| Admission | Heike Village main venue 1-day pass: Adults: 510 yen; Elementary and junior high school students: 250 yen Night ticket (17:00 to 21:00): Adults: 300 yen; Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen |
| Location of the Event | Yunishigawa Onsen |
| Period of the Event | Late January to early March every year, 9:00 to 21:00 Please see the website for details. |