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Yokote Kamakura Festival Grounds
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Yokote Kamakura Festival Grounds
横手かまくら会場
3.8Est. 90Yokote, Tohoku
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Overview
450-year-old February festival where hundreds of candlelit snow igloos line the streets.
Each February, hundreds of igloo-like snow houses called kamakura fill the streets of this southeastern Akita city in a tradition spanning 450 years. Inside each two-meter-tall dome, a snow altar honors the water deity, while children offer hot amazake and mochi to visitors who duck inside. The riverside mini-kamakura display, hundreds of candle-lit snow domes reflecting in the water, is breathtaking at dusk.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 横手かまくら会場
- Nearest station
- Yokote Station (15 min walk)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- Lift tickets sold at the resort. No advance reservation needed for day skiing. Accommodation should be booked well ahead in peak season.
Accessibility
Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parkingWheelchair restroom
Good for
Families
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