Snow lanterns glowing in the snow, with views of the festival grounds
Yonezawa’s Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival, lit by snow lanterns and snow bonbori
The Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival will take place from February 13 to 14, 2027, across the grounds of Uesugi Shrine and the Matsugasaki Park area in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture. Around 200 snow lanterns and 1,000 snow bonbori will be lit, adding a soft glow to the snowy landscape. A preview lighting is also scheduled for the day before, offering another option when planning your visit.
- Venue
- Grounds of Uesugi Shrine and the Matsugasaki Park area
- Admission & participation
- Please check official announcements for admission requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Two kinds of light across a snowy landscape
The main festival site is the Matsugasaki Park area, where around 200 lanterns made of snow and 1,000 snow bonbori will be lit. The light spreads across the grounds, including Uesugi Shrine, bringing colour to winter in Yonezawa.
The official information highlights the sight of soft lights flickering in the snow. Enjoy the scene created by the two kinds of lights—snow lanterns and snow bonbori—against a snowy landscape that evokes warmth, beauty and a dreamlike, poetic atmosphere.
Festival dates and preview lighting the day before
The festival itself runs from February 13 to 14, 2027. A preview lighting of the snow lanterns will also take place on the Friday before the festival. This may help you decide whether to visit during the weekend event or to see the lights in advance.
The published information does not specify lighting hours or admission or participation fees. Do not assume entry is free; check the latest official information before your visit. The venue is at 1 Marunouchi, Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture. As the published information does not specify a route, check a map and the official directions as well.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title上杉雪灯篭まつり
| Dates | 2027-02-13〜2027-02-14 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Grounds of Uesugi Shrine and the Matsugasaki Park area |
| Fees and participation | Check the official information |
| Address | 1 Marunouchi, Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture |
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
ACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
What to check before your visit
- 01
Choose a date during the festival
The festival runs from February 13 to 14, 2027. Choose a visit date that fits your plans.
- 02
Check the preview lighting information
A preview lighting takes place on the Friday before the festival. Check the latest official information for the specific date and time.
- 03
Check fees and access
The published information does not specify fees or a particular route to the venue. Check a map and the official information before your visit.
Detailed access info
Use the official information and a map to confirm the venue’s location before setting out. Please also check the official directions before your trip.
1 Marunouchi, Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture
Google Maps search result based on venue name and address. Please check official sources for the specific event hall and entrance location on the day.