Even without skiing or snowboarding, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the charm of snowy regions. A new winter experience called "First Snow Play Experience in Uonuma" introduces this fresh approach to winter recreation on March 7 (Saturday) and March 14 (Saturday), 2026.
This 1-night 2-day tour departs from and returns to JR Urasa Station. The program is offered as a monitor tour at a special price, with participants agreeing to complete questionnaires and cooperate with photography for promotional use.
Even beginners to snowy regions can participate with confidence, as local guides accompany the tour, allowing visitors to fully enjoy unique winter experiences such as snowy forest night walks and snow tent saunas that showcase Uonuma's distinctive characteristics.
Itinerary
Day 1
2:15 PM - Depart from MYU Tourist Information Office inside JR Urasa Station
2:30 PM - JR Urasa Station to Asakusa Sanso (by jumbo taxi)
3:30 PM - Arrive at Asakusa Sanso
3:35 PM - Check-in and orientation
3:45 PM - "Snowy Forest Night Walk" experience
4:45 PM - Lantern making
6:00 PM - (Dinner) Wait until sunset
8:00 PM - Night walk
8:00 PM - Free time (facility hot spring and accommodation)
Day 2
7:30 AM - Breakfast at Asakusa Sanso
9:00 AM - "Snow Tent Sauna" experience
12:00 PM - Lunch at Asakusa Sanso and questionnaire completion
1:30 PM - Asakusa Sanso to Urasa Station (by jumbo taxi)
2:30 PM - Arrive at JR Urasa Station
3:00 PM - Dismiss at MYU Tourist Information Office inside JR Urasa Station
*Note: The schedule is subject to partial changes or cancellation on the day due to weather conditions or snowfall.
Tour Overview
Departure Dates: March 7 (Saturday) and March 14 (Saturday), 2026
Tour Price: ¥10,000 (tax included) *Monitor special price
Duration: 1 night 2 days
Meeting/Dismissal Point: MYU Tourist Information Office inside JR Urasa Station
Minimum Participants: 2 people
Participation Requirements: Cooperation with questionnaire completion and photography (for promotional use)
Recommended For
First-time visitors to snowy regions
Those who want to experience winter enjoyment beyond skiing and snowboarding
Those who want to relax and refresh in nature
Those who love snow landscapes and photography
