Kamakuras of Yokote (Snow Festival)
横手のかまくら（雪まつり）
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Kamakura festival is the traditional event made by local people of Yokote city where is one of the most snowy area in Akita. This event has been continued for about 450 years.
The local children offer the rice cakes and the amazake(non alcoholic rice wine) for visitors in 'Kamakura': igloo-like snow houses at various locations across the city(in front of Yokote castle, in old samurai residence area etc.).
VENUE DETAILS
- Address
- Yokote City (Futabacho, etc)
- Access
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10 minute walk from Yokote Sation
10 minutes drive from Yokote Interchange - Date
- February 15-16 every year
- Inquiry
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0182-33-7111
Yokote City Hall - URL
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https://www.yokotekamakura.com/
Notes
The information listed here is as of the publication and subject to change.
