Held on the second weekend of February each year, the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival sees Matsugasaki Park and its surrounds decorated with the soft glow of around 200 snow lanterns and 1000 snow lamps. Along with the ethereal atmosphere of the lights, the event includes a variety of food vendors serving up local specialties such as Yonezawa ramen and Yonezawa beef.
If you plan to visit, please note that the event hours are slightly different for the two-day event. On Saturday the event runs from 10:30 to 21:30, and on Sunday the hours are from 10:30 to 20:30.
