横手のかまくら
雪まつりTohoku(Akita)
毎年開催開催日
—
会場
横手市中心部・横手城周辺
入場料
無料
混雑度
混雑横手のかまくら。雪のかまくらの中で甘酒と餅を楽しむ。
横手のかまくらは約450年の歴史を持つ小正月行事。市内各所に作られたかまくらの中には水神様が祀られ、子どもたちが甘酒や餅を振る舞う。蛇の崎川原のミニかまくらにろうそくが灯される夜景は幻想的。
Tohoku(Akita)
毎年開催開催日
—
会場
横手市中心部・横手城周辺
入場料
無料
混雑度
混雑横手のかまくら。雪のかまくらの中で甘酒と餅を楽しむ。
横手のかまくらは約450年の歴史を持つ小正月行事。市内各所に作られたかまくらの中には水神様が祀られ、子どもたちが甘酒や餅を振る舞う。蛇の崎川原のミニかまくらにろうそくが灯される夜景は幻想的。
Yokote Kamakura Festival takes place from 2026-02-15 to 2026-02-16.
Yokote Kamakura Festival is held at Yokote City Center & Yokote Castle Area in Akita, Japan.
Yes, Yokote Kamakura Festival is free to attend.
The admission fee for Yokote Kamakura Festival is ¥0.
The crowd level at Yokote Kamakura Festival is typically high.
Yes, Yokote Kamakura Festival is held annually.
Yokote Kamakura Festival is a snow festival in Japan.
Highlights of Yokote Kamakura Festival include: Hundreds of snow kamakura sheltering water deity altars, served with amazake and mochi; Thousands of miniature candle-lit kamakura along the Yokote River creating a fairytale landscape; 450-year-old tradition offering warm hospitality inside snow houses.
Tips for Yokote Kamakura Festival: The evening candle-lit miniature kamakura (18:00-21:00) are the highlight — arrive before sunset. Accept the amazake and mochi offered by children in the kamakura; it's part of the tradition. Temperatures can drop below -10°C, so heavy winter gear is essential..
Yokote Kamakura Festival welcomes international visitors. It is a great way to experience Japanese culture.
Access information for Yokote Kamakura Festival: JR Yokote Station (Ou Main Line), 15-minute walk to the main kamakura area. From Akita Station, take JR Ou Main Line to Yokote (approx. 50 min)..
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tips: The evening candle-lit miniature kamakura (18:00-21:00) are the highlight — arrive before sunset. Accept the amazake and mochi offered by children in the kamakura; it's part of the tradition. Temperatures can drop below -10°C, so heavy winter gear is essential..
Photography is generally welcome at Yokote Kamakura Festival. Check specific rules at the venue.
Yokote Kamakura Festival is a family-friendly festival that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
Festival food stalls (yatai) at Yokote Kamakura Festival typically serve popular Japanese street food including yakisoba, takoyaki, and kakigori. Some festivals feature regional specialties.
Yes, wearing a yukata (casual kimono) is very common and encouraged at Yokote Kamakura Festival. Many visitors rent yukata nearby.
Parking can be limited during Yokote Kamakura Festival. Public transportation is recommended. Check access details: JR Yokote Station (Ou Main Line), 15-minute walk to the main kamakura area. From Akita Station, take JR Ou Main Line to Yokote (approx. 50 min)..
水神様を祀るかまくらの中で甘酒・餅のおもてなし; 蛇の崎川原に並ぶ数千のミニかまくらのろうそく灯り; 450年続く雪国の温かい伝統行事
JR奥羽本線「横手駅」から徒歩約15分。秋田駅からJR奥羽本線で横手駅まで約50分。
夕方18時からのミニかまくら点灯が最大の見どころ。日没前に到着を。かまくらの中の甘酒・餅は伝統の一部なのでぜひ頂こう。気温-10℃以下になるので完全防寒で。
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