Historical Background & Characteristics

This event takes place at the Tazawako Ski Resort, which overlooks Japan's deepest lake “Lake Tazawa”, in February every year. Visitors can have a wonderful time during both daytime and night. In the daytime, you will enjoy games and contests such as treasure digging in snow, and a great variety of food booths including Akita food. You can also see beautiful snow sculptures. Meanwhile, it is a great opportunity to see fantastical paper lanterns rising and beautiful fireworks in the sky at night. It would be better to take a dip in one of the many hot springs located around the ski resort.

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More information

• 仙北市ホームページ / Akita Semboku City official website

• 田沢湖角館観光協会（English version: SAMURAI AKITA Tazawako-Kakunodate TRAVEL GUIDE）

• STAY AKITA

• 田沢湖高原雪まつり実行委員会 / Tazawako Highland Snow Festival Executive Committee（Facebook）