Tengendai’s sending an update for the long weekend from 23rd to 25th February! During this period, children up to elementary school age can ride the ropeway and lifts for free, and there are many other free activities you can check out while you’re here!

Campaign Period

23rd February 2024 (Friday, national holiday) ~ 25th February 2024 (Sunday)

Yunohira Course Update!

New banked slaloms! New moguls! Perfect for a more active experience!

Snowboard with a pro - Fuse Tadashi!

On each day, an announcement will be made before the session starts. Two sessions are held per day - 1 in the morning and the other in the afternoon.

Free entry for children up to elementary school age on the ropeway and lifts!

Please ensure that your child is accompanied by a parent or guardian. The regular fee is 3,900 yen.

Treasure Hunt for the Family! Find the Treasure Hidden in the Powder Snow!

Includes both a Kids category and a Parents category!

Dates: 24th February (Saturday) and 25th February (Sunday)
Time: 12:15 pm onwards
Venue: Special Corner in front of Alb Tengendai

Photo Lotto! Snap a shot when you visit and stand to win all sorts of prizes like lift vouchers and a stay at Alb Tengendai!

Dates: 23rd February ~ 25th February
Time: 10:00 am onwards
Venue: Alb Tengendai 1F Lobby

Information about other events are available on the Tengendai website.

Contact

Tengendai

〒992-1461
Shirabu Onsen Tengendai, Yonezawa-shi

TEL: 0238-55-2236
 

The Takeakari x Snow x Wish 2024 with Candle Zone & Tohoku Number One Sakura Yonezawa Project will be held in conjunction with Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival!
The collaborative takeakari bamboo lamps will be lit up in remembrance of the victims of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, and the recent 2024 Noto earthquake. Enjoy the vibrant Candle Zone and the sakura pink bamboo lights when you come over!

Candle Zone x Takeakari Light up Dates and Times

10th February (Saturday) – 5:30 pm ~ 9:00 pm
11th February (Sunday) – 5:30 pm ~ 8:00 pm

Location

Denkoku no Mori Open Field

For more information, check here.

Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival official website (Japanese)
 

Up in the mountains of Yonezawa lies a tunnel of wonders! In the Kuriko Tunnel which connected the cities of Yonezawa and Fukushima on the expressway back in the Meiji period, ice structures resembling The Hattifatteners from Moomin sprout from the ground! Also known as ice trolls, these icicles take shape when water freezes after dripping from the ceiling and they can even grow to 3 meters tall! Put on your snowshoes and enjoy a tour led by a local guide who will explain the Meiji period’s forestry technology, wildlife tracks and many more as you head to the tunnel! forming a picturesque scenery that can only be seen during winter.

Beginners are also welcome! You can also enjoy local Yonezawa cuisine for lunch with the bentos prepared by locals!

We hope to see you there!

Dates

24th February, 2nd March, 9th March 2024 (Saturdays)

Registration

You may sign up for a tour with the Yamagata Okitama Tourism Portal Site

Participant Limit: 16 per date (Minimum of 6 to proceed)

* Children below elementary school age are not allowed to join.
* Sign ups close 7 days before the tour date chosen, at 5:00pm.

Fee

8,000 yen

Fee is inclusive of: two-way transport from Yonezawa Station to the mountain entrance carpark, guide fee, insurance, lunch

Things to bring: Trekking boots or long boots, snowshoes, trekking poles, helmet, warm clothing, warm gloves, hat, sunglasses, water bottle, food provisions, towels and any other necessities

Snowshoe, trekking pole and helmet rental are available for 2,000 yen

Schedule

Meeting point: JR Yonezawa Station East Exit square

8:00 am     Gather at JR Yonezawa Station East Exit square, board bus
8:10 am        Michi no eki Yonezawa 7 Eleven stop
8:40 am     Depart from mountain entrance carpark, trekking begins (est. 120 minutes)
11:00 am     Arrive at Kuriko Tunnel, icicle viewing and lunch
12:00 pm     Depart from Kuriko Tunnel, Descent (est. 90~120 minutes)
2:00 pm     Arrive at mountain entrance carpark
2:50 pm     Michi no eki Yonezawa 7 Eleven stop
3:00 pm     Dismissal at JR Yonezawa Station East Exit square

Contact

Michi no eki Yonezawa Tourism Information Center

TEL: 0238-40-8400
 

The flyer for this year’s Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival is ready for viewing! Pop by over the weekend of 10th and 11th February for some wintry fun!

The website is also available for more information! We hope to see you soon!
 

Fireworks will be launched in commemoration of the 39th Seibu Snow Festival! Feel free to stop by and have a look!

Date: 10th February 2024 (Saturday)
Launch Time: Around 6:45 pm, lasting 25 minutes

The fireworks are visible in the Shiono area of Shioimachi, Yonezawa city.

* Please note that parking space and seating will not prepared.

Contact: Seibu Community Center
TEL: 0238-22-5758
Operating hours: 9:00 am ~ 5:00 pm