Winter Lantern Festival in Miyama's Thatched Village
2026 Miyama's Thatched Village Fuyutoro – 21st Annual Festival
The 2026 event schedule and main program are now available.
Due to ongoing concerns over the lack of snowfall in recent years, the event—formerly known as Yukitoro (Snow Lantern Festival)—will be renamed to “Fuyutoro” (Winter Lantern Festival) starting with the 21st edition in 2026. Please note that the duration and contents of the event will differ from previous years.
Event Period
January 19 (Mon) – January 23 (Fri), 2026 (5 days in total)
Main Highlights
・Illumination of Kayabuki no Sato: Daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
・Warm food stalls (approx. 5 vendors): Open daily from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
・Dedication Dance Performance: 21st January 2026
・Zenzai (Japanese sweet soup with mochi) served to visitors: 21st January 2026
Important Notes
Programs such as the winter fireworks display and snow lantern-making experience will not be held this year.
For Visitors Coming by Car or Sightseeing Bus
All parking spaces require advance reservations.
Reservation start date: September 1, 2025 (Mon) from 9:00 AM
For more details, please access the official website.
Due to ongoing concerns over the lack of snowfall in recent years, the event—formerly known as Yukitoro (Snow Lantern Festival)—will be renamed to “Fuyutoro” (Winter Lantern Festival) starting with the 21st edition in 2026. Please note that the duration and contents of the event will differ from previous years.
Event Period
January 19 (Mon) – January 23 (Fri), 2026 (5 days in total)
Main Highlights
・Illumination of Kayabuki no Sato: Daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
・Warm food stalls (approx. 5 vendors): Open daily from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
・Dedication Dance Performance: 21st January 2026
・Zenzai (Japanese sweet soup with mochi) served to visitors: 21st January 2026
Important Notes
Programs such as the winter fireworks display and snow lantern-making experience will not be held this year.
For Visitors Coming by Car or Sightseeing Bus
All parking spaces require advance reservations.
Reservation start date: September 1, 2025 (Mon) from 9:00 AM
For more details, please access the official website.
