43rd Iiyama Snow Festival

43rd Iiyama Snow Festival

Event Overview

An annual event held in Iiyama, a heavy snowfall area in Shinshu on the prefectural border with Niigata. Various large and small snow statues made by citizens in various parts of the city, mainly in the city, welcome ski tourists. The snowy lanterns made in the city are romantic. Image courtesy: Iyama Snow Festival Executive Committee

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • The whole city
  • Address:   
  • Iiyama, Iiyama, Nagano
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Iiyama Station → 5 minutes on foot; or JR Kita-Iiyama Station → 5 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
8km 15 minutes from Joshinetsu Expressway Toyoda Iiyama IC via National Route 117
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0269-62-0156 (Iyama Snow Festival Executive Committee)
  • Parking Number:   
650 vehicles/free, public transportation is recommended

Event Period

  • February 7, 2026 (Saturday) - February 8, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Snow and winter festival


Iyama Snow Festival Executive Committee


Iyama Snow Festival Executive Committee


Iyama Snow Festival Executive Committee

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