(Application Deadline: Monday, December 22, 2025)
Recruitment of Snow Lantern Creation Groups for the 49th Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival
The Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival will be held over two days, February 14 (Saturday) and 15 (Sunday), 2026.
This beloved winter festival is one of Yonezawa’s signature events, attracting many visitors each year.
Our aim is to envelop Yonezawa’s cold and harsh winter in the gentle glow of snow lanterns, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere throughout the venue.
We are now inviting groups to participate in creating snow lanterns for the festival site.
Schools, neighborhood associations, companies, clubs, and other groups are warmly encouraged to join in and help make the festival even more exciting!
We look forward to receiving your applications!
◆ Festival Schedule
February 14 (Sat) – February 15 (Sun), 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Early Illumination: Friday, February 13
◆ Application Period
November 18 (Tue) – December 22 (Mon), 2025 (Reiwa 7)
◆ Creation Period
You may work at any convenient time within the following periods:
- Framework (Tofu) Construction: From Monday, February 9, 2026
- Main Construction:
From the afternoon of Tuesday, February 10
Until the morning of Saturday, February 14
Notes:
- To ensure proper hardening, please allow overnight–24 hours or more between the framework construction and the main construction.
- Due to scheduling, no construction work may be carried out after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11 (national holiday).
- Groups wishing to participate in the early illumination (at the shrine approach) must complete the main construction by the morning of Friday, February 13.
- Please refer to the Snow Lantern Creation Manual for detailed procedures.
◆ Required Number of Participants
For safety reasons, each snow lantern must be created by:
- Framework construction: at least 4 people
- Main construction: at least 3 people
◆ How to Apply
Online Application
Please apply via the Google Forms application link.
Paper Application
Download the application form or pick one up at the Yonezawa City Tourism Division.
Fill in the required information and submit it to the address below.
Details are provided in the Application Guidelines.
A QR code in the guidelines also links to the online application form.
◆ Submission & Inquiries
Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival Executive Committee
(c/o Yonezawa City Tourism Division)
5-2-25 Kanaike, Yonezawa City, Yamagata 992-8501
TEL: 0238-22-5111
FAX: 0238-24-4541
Email: kankokshisetu-t@city.yonezawa.yamagata.jp
