– Bamboo Lights × Snow × Prayers 2026 –**
February 14 (Sat) & February 15 (Sun), 2026
Bamboo lanterns created together by local residents will be lit with prayers for repose and recovery, dedicated to those affected by earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters.
Enjoy the beautiful harmony of the warm glow of bamboo lanterns and vibrant colorful candles.
■ Event Dates
February 14 (Saturday) & February 15 (Sunday), 2026
Lighting Hours
February 14: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
February 15: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue
In front of Denkokuno-mori,
Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival venue
◆ Bamboo Lantern Making Workshop (During the Festival)
Date & Time
February 14 (Sat) & February 15 (Sun), 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
Tent inside the festival venue
Fee
JPY 1,000 per lantern
No reservation required. Please come directly to the venue.
◆ Bamboo Lantern Sales
Finished bamboo lanterns will be available for purchase at the workshop tent.
Bamboo lantern: JPY 1,000
Bamboo lantern with light: JPY 1,500
◆◆ Bamboo Lantern Making Workshop
(Open to everyone / Free of charge / Advance registration required)
Let’s make bamboo lanterns together and help brighten the festival!
Completed lanterns will be temporarily collected and displayed at the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival venue for two days.
Please enjoy seeing your own lantern warmly lighting up the festival grounds.
After the festival, the lanterns will be returned to you so you can enjoy them at home.
◇ Weekend Workshop
Date & Time
February 1 (Sunday)
Session 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 2: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue
Yonezawa South Community Center, Workshop Room
(2-4-28 Honcho, Yonezawa City)
Capacity
20 participants per session (first-come, first-served)
Registration (Google Form)
https://forms.gle/1fQX6zyNwZ1V8jJf8
Please see the registration form for details.
◇ Weekday Evening Workshop
Date & Time
February 2 (Monday), 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue
Okitama General Cultural Center, Room 301
(3-1-14 Kanaike, Yonezawa City)
Capacity
20 participants (first-come, first-served)
Registration (Google Form)
https://forms.gle/QnCqjjsdFaq3djTi9
Please see the registration form for details.
■ Inquiries
Please contact us via X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook:
Dream Project “Bamboo Lanterns × Snow × Prayer”
