At 6 pm on the evening of the Carnival 20´000 candles are lit. Torchlight skiing and fireworks have spectators watching spellbound. Local food and drink can be enjoyed at stalls.

During the day, 500 competitors from the whole of Japan compete in the “Nottore! Matsudaijou” obstacle race in the snow. The main prize is 150 kg of Uonuma Koshihikari rice and all competitors participate in a lottery with the chance to win a trip to Hawaii. For those who feel fit enough: to participate you must register in advance. Please contact us as soon as possible.