The 77th Tokamachi Snow Festival

Event Overview

Tokamachi, known as the birthplace of the modern snow festival. The "snow art works" made by citizens is a masterpiece. You can also enjoy warm hospitality at "Omatsuri Hiroba" opened in various places in the city. A snow festival unique to Tokamachi City that "enjoys snow as a friend and enjoys snow." image courtesy:(C) Tokamachi Snow Festival Executive Committee

Info

Event Location:

Tokamachi city one yen

Address:

Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture

Public Transportation:

JR Tokamachi Station/Hokuetsu Express Tokamachi Station → Different depending on venue; or JR Iiyama Station → Different depending on venue

Car Access:

18km 30 minutes from Muikamachi IC, Kanetsu-do via National Route 253

Phone Number:

025-757-3100 (Tokamachi Snow Festival Executive Committee Secretariat)

Parking Number:

Event Period

February 20 (Friday) to February 22 (Sunday), 2026

*Please check the official website for details

Price

Free (there are some paid facilities)

Event Category

Snow and winter festival

Umappansho "Yuma - Bato XX Snow Festival"
(C) Tokamachi Snow Festival Executive Committee

Kita Shin-kai with Nitta Event Research Institute "OROCHI - The Legend of Susanoo and the Divine Sword"
(C) Tokamachi Snow Festival Executive Committee

Festival Plaza
(C) Tokamachi Snow Festival Executive Committee

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