“Snow Country Experience”
Return to your childhood
and play in the snow
【2025 TOKYO-B（Shinjuku）】Tsunan SnowFes Skylantern Bus Tour (2-day/1-night) ＜Sat., March 8, 2025＞
更新日：2024.12.12
Sat., March 8th, 2025「49th Tsunan SnowFes」 official bus tour
One of a kind experience to make your lantern fly in the starry night at snow-covered mountain in Niigata.
More than 2,000 lanterns will be lit and go up high in the sky…!
At the 49th Tsunan SnowFes 2025, you will get to know and enjoy the local food, activities and traditional culture of Tsunan, Niigata, where is famous for its heavy snowfall in Japan.
The finale of the SnowFes closes with the spectacular experience of “Skylantern launch”.
More than 2,000 lanterns will be flown away in the dark night of snow-covered mountain, followed by the fireworks in the background.
Make your wish on your own lantern, made and drawn by yourselves, and make it fly with your loved ones.
Table of Contents
Tour Highlights
Day １ *Information here is based on the one from past years (mainly of 2024). The 2025 events may be subject to change.
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Cited：にいがた観光ナビ -
“Launch of Skylanterns!”
A mesmerizing, fantastical view!
A moving experience…
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“Skylantern Painting”
Make a wish and
make your own Skylantern
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Enjoy the main venue and
“the Owarino Venue”
for more fun!
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“Various Activities and Events”
Snow-related activities,
food stands, stage events and more
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“Kamakura Snow-made Shrine”
with traditional approach with stone
lanterns and the red Torii gate
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“Snow Candles” on the fields
the candle light on the snow
is fantastic…
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“Spectacular Fireworks”
to liven up the event
at the finale of Tsunan SnowFes
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Enjoy the intricate delicacy of
“Michelin 2-star Chef-produced Bento” with local Tsunan produce
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“Special Yukiakari Bento Menu”
(for your reference: menu from 2018）
↓ Click on the image for details (Jpn)
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“Yukiakari Bento” (of 20223)
made with delicious local produce
specially for the SnowFes
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“Souvenir from Tsunan”
Tsunan specialty Kirizai & Mom’s Snack
for you to take home
Day ２
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“Jigokudani (Hell valley) Yaen Park”
World famous Japanese monkies
in natural hot bath
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“Hana-no-Eki Chikumagawa”
Roadside market opened in Nov 2023
Great shopping spot for local produce
Accommodation (Hotel Information)
The Hotel Selan
The Hotel Selan stands at the foot of Mt. Takayashiro with a wondrous view of the nightscape over the Zenkoji Plains, Japan’s Northern Alps and Kitashiga Highlands in the center of Kitashinshu. Located far away from the crowds and congestion of the city, every moment here will seem like a well-earned reward.
The Hotel Selan’s pride and joy are its open-air baths with their panoramic views of the Zenkoji Plains. The Five Hokushin Peaks and the beautiful ridgeline of the Northern Alps can also be seen from the hotel’s guest rooms.
Official HP: The Hotel Selan
Tour Description: [2025 TOKYO-B] Tsunan SnowFes & Skylantern Launch
| Tour Name | [2025 TOKYO-B (Shinjuku)] Tsunan SnowFes Skylantern Bus Tour 2 days 1 night ～~ Overnight stay at Shinshu Yomase Onsen in Nagano, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Hana-no-Eki “Chikumagawa” ~～ |
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| Status | open |
| Dates | Sat., March 8th – Sun., March 9th 2025（2 days 1 night：4 meals included） |
| Price | 46,800 JPY（tax incl.）Per Person（for Adult & Child / No Child Fare Set） ※This price is for 4 people per room. There is an additional charge for 3 people or 2 people per room. 3 people per room: +2,200 yen per person, 2 people per room: +3,300 yen per person ※Due to limited number of rooms, we cannot accept reservations for 1 person. ※Please note that the itinerary may change depending on weather conditions and other unavoidable reasons. |
| Payment | Bank Transfer only ※The bank account information will be sent to you by email. |
| Included in Price | Breakfast x 1, Lunch x 2, Dinner (Bento) x 1 Tour Conductor: 1 (For specified in the itinerary) Transportation fees, accommodation, meals, entrance fees, skylanterns (1 for every 2-3 people), consumption tax, travel insurance |
| Pick-up and Drop-off | Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Conditions | Minimum Number of Participants: 30 people Tour Conditions and Cancellation Policy (Packaged Tour Conditions) |
| Itinerary |
【Day 1：Tsunan SnowFes & Skylantern Launch
Shinjuku Kogakuin-mae（Depart around 8:30） 【Day 2：Jigokudani Monkey Park and・Hana-no-Eki “Chikumagawa”】
Breakfast at the hotel（Depart around 9:00） ※This is a tentative schedule. Details may be subject to change.
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| Accommodation | Nagano, Shinshu Yomase Onsen “Hotel Selan”※ ※Individual requests for room assignments cannot be accepted. |
| Map |  ※The map above is of 2017. |
| Notes | ※The skylantern launch may be canceled due to weather conditions. ※One lantern for 2-3 people ※Please wear a highly flame-resistant cotton jacket as fire will be used to launch the skylanterns.
※Please wear the appropriate gear for snowy/cold climate (clothes, shoes, hats, gloves, portable heaters, etc.) ※Rooms (Japanese-style room, Western-style room, Japanese-Western style room) will be assigned based on its capacity. |