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1 Day Tour Traditional Igloo Kamakura Festival and Snow Fun
Activity Duration (8 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Overview
What you'll do
Experience the magic of Japan's Kamakura Festival in a unique way. Join us for a 1-day tour that combines traditional igloo building with snow fun and the vibrant atmosphere of the Kamakura Festival.
Tour Highlight
In the snowy regions of Japan, traditional igloo-like houses called Kamakura are built. From late January to the end of February, the rural town of Iiyama hosts "The Kamakura Village", a spectacular snow festival 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!
What is included?
- Transportation from / to Nagano Station and all listed destinations
- Snow activity fees in The Kijima Snow Park
- Entrance fee to “The Kamakura Festival”
- Lunch (vegetarian options are available)
- Englishspeaking guide
- Entry/Admission Kijima Kogen Park
What is not included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
Meet your host
Lighthouse Tour Guide
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Host since 2025
Itinerary
Nagano Cultural or Religious Seasonal Events Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for 1 Day Tour Traditional Igloo Kamakura Festival and Snow Fun in Nagano, Japan. This cultural or religious seasonal events experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Kijima Kogen Park
1
Kijima Kogen Park
Stop: 3 hours
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 stopRead moreMore about Kijima Kogen Park
2
Kamakura
Stop: 100 minutes
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.Read moreMore about Kamakura
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