Sunday, February 22, 2026 only! Yamanashi [Yamanakako Ice Candle Festival & Yamanakako Sky Lantern Festival 2026

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Yamanakako Ice Candle Festival
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Lake Yamanakako Ice Candle Festival and the Lake Yamanakako Sky Lantern Festival 2026 will be held, both well-known winter events in Lake Yamanakako. Please enjoy the harmony of light created by the fantastic scene of 2,000 ice candles and 3,000 candles, the sky lanterns that color the night sky, and fireworks launched against the backdrop of Mt.

Welcome to the fantastic world of light "Yamanakako Ice Candle Festival

The Lake Yamanakako Ice Candle Festival is a major winter event at Lake Yamanakako. From around 16:30 at dusk, when the candles made of ice are lit, the entire venue is enveloped in a magical atmosphere. Fuji, you will feel as if you have wandered into another world. If you bring your own Chuckerman, you can participate in the lighting of the candles.
Lit ice candles
Ice Candle Festival flyer
Lake Yamanakako Ice Candle Festival】For more information, please visit

Make a wish into the night sky "Yamanakako Sky Lantern Festival 2026

From 6:00 p.m., the Yamanakako Sky Lantern Festival 2026, which will be held concurrently with the Ice Candle Festival, will begin. The Sky Lanterns, which are launched with the wishes of the participants, look like a fantastic river of light floating in the night sky. Stores with warm menus are scheduled to open at the venue! Please come to Lake Yamanaka to enjoy this fantastic sight that will soothe the hearts of all who see it.
Sky Lanterns glowing in the night sky
Sky Lantern Festival flyer
Sky Lanterns are available in limited quantities! Please check the website for details.
Yamanakako Sky Lantern Festival 2026 For more information, visit

Fireworks show for the grand finale

The climax of the event, the fireworks show, will begin at 6:30 p.m. The fireworks show, launched into the clear winter night sky, is a powerful display against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji and the stars in the background. The ice candles are lit at the end of dusk, and the sky lanterns and fireworks display against the backdrop of Mt.
Fireworks at the finale

Event Details

Date & Time】
Sunday, February 22, 2026
【Hours】
Doors open 16:00
Lights on 16:30
Sky Lantern 18:00 (Registration 16:00)
Fireworks 18:30
【Closing Time】
20:00
【Place】
Koryu Plaza Kirara, the field *No admission
【Parking】
Regular cars 2,000 yen, large buses 5,000 yen

This winter, come to Lake Yamanakako!

Enjoy Diamond Fuji in the clear air in the evening and participate in a fantastic light festival at night! Please join Yamanakako Ice Candle Festival & Yamanakako Sky Lantern Festival 2026 and experience the coexistence of light and sound in winter at Yamanakako.

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