[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Let's go to the "Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival" and enjoy the shining orange lights in the silver world! You can also enjoy Yamagata gourmet food.

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  • Last updated: 2022.03.8

Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture is famous for being an area that receives a lot of snow. The Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival is held every year to take advantage of this large amount of snow. The main areas are the grounds of Uesugi Shrine and Matsugasaki. It is a traditional festival that has been loved by locals since ancient times. Especially in recent years, it is also known for attracting many tourists.

Event schedule

The event is usually held on the second Saturday, Sunday in February. However, starting in 2018, it will be held over three days from February 10th (Saturday) to February 12th (Monday). Please pay attention to this point.

300 snow lanterns shine brightly

The scale of the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival is extremely large. Approximately 300 snow lanterns are lined up every year. Approximately 1,000 snow lanterns will also be placed. In fact, pre-lighting begins the day before the festival. This is the place to go if you want to avoid crowds. The gentle orange light that shines in the white-dyed world is very magical. The snow lanterns also have a warm light that gives a sense of melancholy. The Snow Lantern Festival has a different charm than the illuminations.

Candle zone is also beautiful

In addition to snow lanterns and snow lanterns, there is also a candle zone where many candles shine. The light from colorful candles is gorgeous and beautiful. If you look closely at the candle, you'll notice that it's placed inside an upside-down megaphone. The different colors of the candles are expressed by the different colors of this megaphone.

You can also enjoy Yamagata gourmet food.

Of course, gourmet food is also available at the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival. A tent village product exhibition is being held. You can enjoy delicious gourmet food related to Yamagata. We have a full menu that will warm your heart and body, such as skewers using Yonezawa beef, stewed beef tendon, and Yamagata oden.

Participate in the requiem and light a candle

A memorial service is also held at the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival. The purpose is to remember those who died in World War II. A pagoda has been set up, and people join hands and light candles. This atmosphere is also unique and worth experiencing. Amazake and tama konnyaku are served to those who light a candle.

Summary of “Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival”

"Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival" is a historical festival that started in 1978. It is worth seeing the snow lanterns in the silver world while feeling the tradition of Yamagata. However, it is extremely cold, so be sure to take thorough measures to protect yourself from the cold. It may snow during this period. Bringing a folding umbrella will keep you safe even if it suddenly snows.

INFORMATION

nameUesugi Snow Lantern Festival
address1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture 992-0052
telephone number0238-22-9607
URLhttp://yukidourou.yonezawa-matsuri.jp/
Event periodFebruary 10-12, 2018
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