[Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture] A fantasy amidst heavy snowfall! Immerse yourself in the enchanting snow and hot springs at the annual event at Hijiori Onsen

Hijiori Onsen, located in Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture, is a region that receives over three meters of snow. In this hot spring town completely enveloped in snow, an event using fantastic lights is held, which is only possible in a region with heavy snowfall

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A mysterious light appears in the snow all around

Now in its 17th year, the Hijiori Fantasy Snow Corridor is decorated with illuminations, centering on the Dozan River that flows from Mt. Gassan, one of the Dewa Sanzan mountains, creating a fantastical landscape

Even in the freezing cold, the colorful lights and the orange lights lit by the many candles dug into the snow walls are so captivating that even though you're freezing, you can't help but stop and stare

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Event Information: Details of "Hijiori Fantasy Snow Corridor"

INFORMATION

• Location: Hijiori Onsen, Okura Village, near Tenguhana Bridge
• Dates: Saturday, January 28, 2023, Saturday, February 4, 2023, Saturday, February 11, 2023, Saturday, February 18, 2023
• Lighting time: 7pm to 8pm
• For inquiries, please contact: Okura Village Tourism Association (inside Hijiori Ideyu Hall)　
• Phone: 0233-34-6106

On both January 28th and February 11th, the light will be launched after the fireworks as a special event, starting at 7:45pm

GOOGLE MAP

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What kind of place is Hijiori Onsen, where 3 meters of snow accumulates?

Even within the snowy prefecture of Yamagata, Hijiori is known as an area that receives heavy snowfall, and snowfall reports often include information on how many meters of snow has accumulated

It is a relatively small hot spring town nestled in the mountains, but because of this, the connections between the inns and other people are warm and it is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in nostalgia

If you're going there, you'll want to take a dip in the hot springs!

Hijiori Onsen has long been loved as a hot spring resort with therapeutic properties, and its waters are expected to have beneficial effects

The spring water is a sodium chloride and bicarbonate hot spring, and is said to be effective for external injuries such as cuts, burns, and fractures, as well as gastrointestinal and skin diseases

There are four day-trip hot springs, so you'll definitely want to stop by if you visit!

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Hijiori Ideyukan
> Fee: Adults - 450 yen, Children - 250 yenCaldera Onsenkan
> Fee: Adults - 500 yen, Children - 250 yen (A rare carbonated spring, even in Japan) Kaminoyu
> Fee: Adults - 300 yen, Children - 150 yen (A public bath, free for guests staying at each ryokan) Ishidaki Onsen
　　　　 > A hidden hot spring in the mountains, named after the carbonated spring, where you hold onto a stone to keep your body from floating. *Please note that Ishidaki Onsen is usually closed to the public. If you wish to take a bath, please contact Ebisu-ya.

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It's great to enjoy the open-air bath while watching the snow!

There are 21 hot spring inns, and almost all of them allow day trips. The bathing fee is very reasonable, ranging from 200 to 500 yen, and some inns even allow private use for just 500 yen!

Hot spring hopping might also be an option

Below is information about the ryokans in Hijiori Onsen. If you're interested, please take a look!

Link: Yunosato Hijiori Onsen Official Website

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Hijiori Onsen is full of events! There are some great events coming up in March!

What a surprise! This the 27th edition of "Okura Snow Story .

There's a giant snowman, fireworks, and even a food stall village..

Speaking of March, we are already hearing news of plum blossoms and daffodils in some places, but here in Hijiori, Okura Village, there seems to be no sign of the snow melting away yet

Instead, we're going to have fun with events that will allow us to enjoy winter until the very end!

In fact, there was a light event in the summer too

In the summer, an event called "Hijiori no Hi" was held from July 16th to August 21st, 2022 (summer event) and from September 10th to October 16th (autumn event).

Several artists stayed in Hijiori Onsen, researching the local area and creating lantern paintings. Lanterns with these paintings were then hung from the eaves of each inn and shop in the hot spring town, creating a fantastical atmosphere.

It's very stylish to stroll around the hot spring town on a summer evening, drawn by the lights

Let's hope the event will be held again in 2023 and wait for good news!

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"Summary" A variety of events at Hijiori Onsen

We have introduced you to the event information for Hijiori Onsen in Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture. What do you think?

Even within the snowy prefecture of Yamagata, Hijiori Onsen is famous for being an area with exceptionally heavy snowfall, but it is also by far the most popular hot spring resort, having been there for over 1,200 years

Taking advantage of the heavy snowfall, the warm light event will begin at the end of January and continue on specified dates until early March, when snow still remains everywhere

Why not come and relax in this otherworldly, all-white world, lured by the hot springs and warm lights, and let your body relax after a cold winter's day?

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