Yokote Snow Festival at Himeji Castle 2026

Dates & time: November 28, 2026 (Sat) - November 29, 2026 (Sun) - Sat, Nov 28: 11:00–18:00 (kamakura viewing until 20:00)
- Sun, Nov 29: 11:00–16:00 (kamakura viewing until 18:00)
Price & booking: No admission fee is listed on the official page (food and local products are paid) No reservation required
Venue & access: Shiromidai Park & Higashi-Oyashiki-ato Park (around Himeji Castle) About a 20-minute walk from JR / Sanyo Himeji Station toward Himeji Castle. By car, use the paid parking lots around the castle.

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Shiromidai Park & Higashi-Oyashiki-ato Park (around Himeji Castle), and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

For two days only, Akita's Yokote Snow Festival comes to the grounds beside Himeji Castle. Kamakura snow huts, a roughly 450-year-old tradition, are brought all the way from Yokote — you can view and photograph them with the castle behind, and on Saturday, Nov 28 you can even step inside. There is also a snow slide for sledding, an artificial snowfall zone, and a namahage procession with photo sessions, plus Akita comfort food such as Yokote yakisoba and kiritanpo. A rare chance for families in the Kansai region to play in real snow.

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Highlights

Kamakura viewing & photos: snow huts brought from Yokote. You can go inside on Sat, Nov 28 only; on Sun, Nov 29 viewing and photos are from outside
Snow slide sledding: ages 3 and up
Snowfall zone: touch falling snow from an artificial snow machine and take photos with Himeji Castle behind
Namahage procession & photo session: the namahage, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, appear at the venue
Local products & food: Yokote yakisoba, kiritanpo, imonoko-jiru (taro soup) and more

* Inquiries: Himeji City Commerce and Labor Division, 079-221-2507 (Japanese)

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FAQ

Can I go inside the kamakura?

Only on Saturday, November 28. On Sunday, November 29, the kamakura can be viewed and photographed from outside only.

From what age can children use the snow slide?

It is for children aged 3 and up.

Do I need a reservation?

No reservation is needed. Just head to the venue during opening hours.