Shinjo Snow Festival

Event Overview

A festival unique to the snowy country that is full of a variety of events such as giant snow statues and huge slides. Candle night is wrapped in a fantastic atmosphere at night, fireworks on snow (about 5 minutes) and snow festival that can be enjoyed by adults and children.

Info

Event Location:

Kamuten Park (Mogami Central Park)

Address:

Kanazawa, Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture

Public Transportation:

JR Shinjo Station → 5 min walk

Car Access:

10 minutes from Obanazawa Shinjo Road Shinjo IC

Phone Number:

0233-22-6855 (Shinjo Festival Executive Committee (in Shinjo Chamber of Commerce))

Parking Number:

1000 units/possible decrease due to snow cover

Event Period

February 14, 2026 (Saturday) - February 15, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Snow and winter festival

The information provided reflects the details available at the time of the survey.
Please note that facility details may change due to the facility’s circumstances, so please check for the latest information before visiting. This content has been translated using machine translation.

Information provided by: JTB Publishing

This content uses automatic translation services. Automatic translations may not always be accurate.
Please note that the translated content may differ from the original meaning. We ask for your understanding when using this content.

Related Events

Shinjo Cadaki Festival

It is held as one of the "Shinjo Spring Festival" held from the end of April. Mogami Park is a famous spot for flower viewing, where about 300 trees of Somei cherry trees and weeping cherry trees bloom in the spring. From the bridge on the approach to Tozawa Shrine in the park, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the water, and the night is lit. The Kadoyaki Festival is a spring-style poem of Shinjo, where you can enjoy plenty of seasonal Kadozu (herring). Large kado grilled on charcoal is full of fat and good to eat. The venue is crowded with many people. Image courtesy of Shinjo City

Shinjo Festival

The festival, which centers on the gorgeous mountain car procession, the ancient style of the old-fashioned Kamikoshi Watami procession in the costumes of the feudal era, and the Hagino-Nita-Yamakako dance at the Shinjo Castle site, has three courageous and brilliant days.

Sakura Festival

One country-designated natural monument of the Okitama Sakura Corridor, "Kusawa no Kubo Zakura", is a 1,200-year-old Edhigan Zakura. A guide on the origin and history of cherry blossoms was conducted by the tourist volunteer guide "Nagai Black Lion Village Guide". "Kusaoka no Daimyojin Zakura" is planted in a private home, so keep your manners and tour. Image courtesy: Nagai

Shonai Goldfish Festival 2026

During the period, Shonai goldfish, also known as "Furisode Goldfish," and Nishikigoi will be sold every day. Additionally, garden shops and food stalls will set up, adding vibrant colors to early summer in Shonai Town. Furthermore, a lottery will be held where participants can win gift certificates. On the 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday), the "Amarume Station Front Marche" will be held simultaneously, making it a festival enjoyable for both children and adults with activities like goldfish scooping and balloon greetings. From 9 AM to 6 PM (until 5 PM on the last day).

Sagae Cherry Festival

A festival held during the peak season of the representative variety "Sato Nishiki" and the miraculous cherry "Benishuhou" born in Sagae City. In addition to the "National Cherry Seed Blowing Contest," there will be a market featuring the sale of craft goods, workshops, and numerous food trucks, making it enjoyable for everyone from children to adults.