1 Day Tour Traditional Igloo Kamakura Festival and Snow Fun

Name: 1 Day Tour Traditional Igloo Kamakura Festival and Snow Fun
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4.0(1)8 hr 30 minEnglishBook 10 hours aheadNagano, Japan

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Kamakura are traditional igloo-like houses that are built in the snowy regions of Japan. From the last week of January through the end of February, the rural town of Iiyama hosts “The Kamakura Village”, which has become one of the most spectacular snow festivals in Nagano. This tour includes a visit to this Kamakura festival site, combined with a morning of fun simple snow activities in the area that everyone can enjoy. Including lunch and led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour is perfect for those who wish for an authentic Japanese winter experience!

Entrance fee to “The Kamakura Festival”
Transportation from / to Nagano Station and all listed destinations
English-speaking guide
Lunch (vegetarian options are available)
Snow activity fees in The Kijima Snow Park

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What you'll do

Kijima Kogen Park
123 Kijima Kogen, Beppu, Japan
You will be transported to a local ski resort – The Kijima Snow Park – for a morning of snow fun, with an area to enjoy activities such as sleds and tubes, or even just simple snow play and creation, making it a perfect experience for the whole family. While there, you’ll have time to have lunch at a nearby restaurant which looks onto the ski field. Your guide will provide you with a lunch coupon which can be used to select your lunch at the restaurant with options including Japanese curry, katsudon, ramen, soba noodles, and other delicious local cuisine. Plenty of choice to warm yourself before heading out toward your next stop
2h 55mAdmission included
Kamakura
Kamakura, Japan
Arriving at “The Kamakura Village” at around 15:00 your guide will lead you into the festival site, and you will have time on your own to explore the area. There are around 20 large sizes kamakura that are about 3 meters high, and you will have a chance to actually enter some of the igloo! There are also snacks and beverage stalls available, so you can keep refreshed as you take in the sights.
1h 40m

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

The meetup point is inside Iiyama Station, in front of the Tourist Information Center on the ground-floor. Please be sure to look for the guide wearing a company name's tag and please be waiting before the meetup time as the tour will depart on-time.

The meetup point is inside Nagano Station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen ticket gates. Please be sure to look for the guide wearing our company name's tag and please be waiting before the meetup time as the tour will depart on-time.