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
Detailed schedule and program information will be available in August 2025.
・Illumination of Kayabuki no Sato: Daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
・Warm food stalls (approx. 5 vendors): Open daily
・Dedication Dance Performance: On select dates
・Zenzai (Japanese sweet soup with mochi) served to visitors: On select dates
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
Details regarding parking reservations will be announced on the official Winter Light Festival Website in early August 2025. We kindly ask for your patience until the information is made 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
Detailed schedule and program information will be available in August 2025.
・Illumination of Kayabuki no Sato: Daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
・Warm food stalls (approx. 5 vendors): Open daily
・Dedication Dance Performance: On select dates
・Zenzai (Japanese sweet soup with mochi) served to visitors: On select dates
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
Details regarding parking reservations will be announced on the official Winter Light Festival Website in early August 2025. We kindly ask for your patience until the information is made available.
