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Introduction to the time and place of Japanese Snow Festival

Is there a good password for visiting Japan in winter? Then there is the snow festival here. There are all kinds of snow festivals in Japan every year, and now 2008 is coming to an end. Today, let's learn about the 2008 Snow Festival in Japan! See when we can go!

Main snow festival

Sapporo Ice and Snow Festival

Sapporo can be said to be one of the places we must visit when we come to Japan. The snow festival here has a long history, starting from 1950, usually held in the first week of February, when the snow is heaviest.

On the day of this snow festival, huge snow sculpture and ice sculptures will be exhibited in Datong Park, Zhenguo Park and Boye Metropolis. During the ice and snow festival, the shapes are different and very beautiful.

Time: February 5 ~ February 1 1,.

Xiao Zun Xue Deng zhi Lu

Xiaozun has been very popular with everyone in recent years. The snow festival is usually held here in February. On the day of the event, lanterns and colorful decorations were everywhere, which was very lively.

There is also Snow Lantern Road here. Don't miss it. Locals are also involved. There are no ice sculptures here. There are many snow lanterns here, which are made of snow and some glass crafts. They are very beautiful.

There is endless snow all over the sky, and lanterns will be hung in front of every household, which is very quiet and warm.

Holding time: February 8 ~ February 17,

Xuchuandong Festival

The biggest difference here is that without any external support, a huge snow sculpture will be made here, and there will be fireworks and music performances here, which is very lively. Don't miss it!

In addition, there are the world's largest 100-meter ski ladder, snow maze, horse-drawn snowmobiles and other interesting activities to participate in.

Holding time: February 6 ~ 1 1.

Ten-day town snow festival

Citizens here will make their own snow sculpture here, as well as local dishes to taste and various snow sports to participate in. It can be said that it is very rich, especially the festival square here. Don't miss it!

In addition, there are famous artists performing grand performances here, which is very lively.

The holding time is from February 15 to February 17.

Akita Prefecture Hengshou Snow Sacrifice House

This is a snow festival with a history of 400 years. There are four snow caves here, the diameter of which is about three or four meters. Four to five people can go in, and there are hundreds of igloos.

There are also shrines and water gods in the snow cave, and there are some mini snow caves that children can make themselves! Very cute. In the evening, people here will get together and eat sweet wine and rice cakes. The lights are bright and very romantic.

Holding time: February 15~ 16,

Other ice and snow festivals

1, Snow Lantern Festival in Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefecture

Time: February 8 ~ February 2008 1 1.

2. Iwateyama Hand Snow Festival

Time: February 2-February 2008 1 1.

3. Tibetan Wang Shubing Festival in Yamagata Prefecture

Time: from late February to mid-March. 12.

4. Okinawa Snow Festival in Fukushima Prefecture

Time: February 9 ~ February 2008 10.

5. Hokkaido Ranbiehu Village Festival

Time: year 65438+1October 28th to March 3rd1.

6. Stratum Cloud Gorge Ice Waterfall Festival

Time: 65438+10/October 25th ~ 65438 March+July.

7. A Han's "Winter Gorgeous" Ice and Snow Festival

Time: February1~ March 17,

8. _ Tangxichuan Hot Spring Snow Kiln Festival in Mu County

Time: 65438+1from October 26th to March 3rd.

9. Snow Festival in Iwate City, Fukushima Prefecture

Time: February16 ~ February 18,

Well, if you want to participate, you must find the right time. Have a nice trip!