The 75th Tokamachi Snow Festival
The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held every February since 1950 and is a true celebration of all of the snow that Tokamachi receives. Rather than fighting the snow, wouldn’t it be more beneficial to befriend it? This is how Tokamachi residents feel!
This charming event is rooted in old traditions and focuses heavily on the amazing, handmade snow sculptures, and the friendliness of the local residents featured at every festival hiroba, or plaza area.
■ – What are festival hiroba?
Every region of Tokamachi hosts a plaza area of sorts, also known as hiroba in Japanese. They usually feature different snow activities and good food.
■ – What are the snow sculptures?
These sculptures are made entirely of snow by local residents. They vary in size and scope every year but are typically larger than cars!
Information
The 75th Tokamachi Snow Festival
Address | Niigata十日町市Tokamachi City General Gymnasium parking lot, Tokamachi City Museum and Tokamachi City Library |
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Access | ・BY TRAIN FROM TOKYO The nearest station is Tokamachi Station. From Tokyo, take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Echigo-Yuzuwa and transfer to the Hokuhoku Line to reach Tokamachi (about 2 hours total). ・BY TRAIN FROM OSAKA From Shin Osaka Station, take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Tokyo, then transfer to the Joetsu Shinkansen headed for Echigo-Yuzuwa, and again transfer to the Hokuhoku Line to reach Tokamachi (about 4.5 hours total). ・BY TRAIN FROM KANAZAWA From Kanazawa Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Joetsumyoko Station, then transfer to the Myoko Haneuma Line (Echigo Tokimeki Railway) until Naoetsu Station, and again transfer to the Hokuhoku Line to reach Tokamachi (about 2 hours total). |
Opening time | ●Friday, 16 February 2024, 4pm-9pm Judging of the Snow Art Exhibition, stands at the main venue, etc. ●Saturday 17 February 2024, 10am-8pm Snow plays and snow culture experience, snow fireworks, stands at the main venue, festival plaza, etc. |
Contact
TEL | +81-025-757-3100 |
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Contact
TEL | +81-025-757-3100 |
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WEB |