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This recently-opened facility boasts everything Yunishigawa has to offer — an open-air bath fed with free-flowing spring water, unforgettable food, and great souvenir shops. Enjoy an extensive menu including Yunishigawa specialties such as handmade soba and other local dishes.
A village of old, traditional Japanese thatched-roofed houses was relocated and reconstructed in order to preserve Heike Ochiudo culture for future generations. In this area, the “Heike mounds” where Fleeing Heike Ochiudo warriors buried their weapons and treasures can be seen. And, of course, there are plenty of local dishes to enjoy.
This feature festival of Yunishikawa Onsen is held from late January to early March every year. Hundreds of small snow houses (mini-kamakura) are built and lighted up by candle lights. During the day enjoy sleighing. This illuminated snow-filled town is simply mesmerising.
Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Snow House Festival 2025
■Dates:January 31st-March 2nd,2025
Venue1:Sawaguchi Riverside
■Lighting Dates:Only on Fridays, Saturdays,and Sundays during January 31st-March 2nd,2025
■Lighting Hours:5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
■Admission:Free
Venue2:Heike-no-Sata Village
■Opening Hours:9:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.(Last entry at 8:45 p.m.)
■Lighting Dates:January 31st – March 2nd ,2025
■Lighting Hours:5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
■Admission:1-day ticket(9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.):510 yen for adults / 250 yen for elementary and junior high school students(re-entry possible on the day)
Venue3:Yunishigawa Mizu-no-Sato Snow Park
■Closed:Wednesdays
■Opening Dates:Feburary 2nd-March 2nd,2025
■Business Hours:10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.(Last reception 2:00 p.m.)
■Admission:1,200 yen for adults,600 yen for children(including sledding fee and hot spring bathing fee at Mizu-no-Sato.The hot spring open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,last entrance 6:00 p.m.)
Legend has it that Samurai refugees found these spring waters and settled down in the village to heal their wounds. Today a row of inns and local houses are located along the valley. In addition to the abundant hot spring water， you can also enjoy seasonal local cuisine served around a fireplace (irori)， including simply grilled wild ingredients such as freshwater fish， Sansai (wild vegetables)， venison， bear and other delicacies. Miso paste grilled on a spatula is also a local specialty. If you visit here in the winter， do not miss the fantastic “Yunishikawa-onsen KAMAKURA Snow House Festival” from late January to early March. About 800 small snow houses are illuminated from inside candles.
This botanical garden is one of the largest north of the Kanto area. Its more than 13，000 square meter grounds blossom all year long with flowers representing around 600 varieties in some 8，000 planters.
The garden also has a restaurant offering items such as its original begonia soft-serve ice cream. The flower-covered walls and ceilings of the restaurant create a space that has captured the imaginations of many of the park’s visitors.
■Strawberry picking
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