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Yuzawa winter fireworks

湯沢冬花火

Winter fireworks displays held on ski slopes throughout the season, creating a unique nocturnal atmosphere distinct from traditional summer shows.

Updated 2026/07/12
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Dates
1 Jan – 21 Mar 2027Not yet confirmed
Opening hours
Mon–Sun20:00
Holidays20:00
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Venue
Yuzawa-machi Tourism Organization490, Yuzawa, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata
〒 949-6101How to get there
Nearest stationEchigo-Yuzawa Station
越後湯沢Joetsu Line · Joetsu Shinkansen1 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop湯沢駅前2 min walk from the bus stop

Yuzawa Town unveils themed fireworks displays on each slope during the winter season. These winter fireworks, which add color to the clear night sky, have a unique beauty distinct from summer fireworks. However, the schedule may be altered based on snow and weather conditions.

Total: 11 fireworks displays

  • January 1 (Thu, Holiday) – Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Resort

  • January 1 (Thu, Holiday) – Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort

  • January 11 (Sun) – Yuzawa Park Ski Resort

  • January 11 (Sun) – Kandatsu Snow Resort

  • January 24 (Sat) – GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort

  • February 14 (Sat) – Iwappara Ski Resort

  • February 28 (Sat) – Kagura Ski Resort, Mitsumata Station

  • March 7 (Sat) – Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort

  • March 14 (Sat) – Naeba Ski Resort

  • March 14 (Sat) – Kagura Ski Resort, Tashiro Station

  • March 21 (Sat) – Ipponsugi Snow Park

Getting There

Map: Getting to Yuzawa-machi Tourism Organization. Legend: Joetsu Shinkansen; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Niigata, Nagano, Nagaoka, Echigo-Yuzawa.

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