On the shores of Lake Towada, the venue is transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland for a period of three weeks in February.
Throughout the period of the festival, there will be fireworks over the lake from 8pm to 8:10pm.
The festival runs from 11am until 9pm on weekends and from 3pm until 9pm on weekdays.
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