1 Day Tour Traditional Igloo Kamakura Festival and Snow Fun

Duration8h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

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!

Options

Join from Iiyama Station

Meetup location: The meetup point is inside Iiyama Station, in front of the Tourist Information Center on the ground-floor.
Starting point:
Iiyama Station, Japan, 389-2253 Nagano, Iiyama, 枡ノ浦

Join from Nagano Station

Meetup location: The meetup point is inside Nagano Station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen ticket gates
Starting point:
Nagano Station, Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan

What's included

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

What to expect

Kijima Kogen Park
2h 55m · Admission ticket included

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
Kamakura
1h 40m

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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