Become an Eskimo in Japan！Build snow igloos and eat hot pot in Nagano！
By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported
In winter Japan, the most fun isn't just about enjoying the snow and skiing. For Shinshinai in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture — famous for its heavy snowfall — piling up thick layers of snow into mounds, digging caves inside, and building your very own secret base to enjoy that thrill and sense of achievement is what winter entertainment is all about.
The sight of snow igloos is a unique winter spectacle that appears every year in Shinshinai. (Image source／ameblo)
Around 20 snow igloos are built on the snowy ground each winter. (Image source／iiyama-ouendan)
The Shinshinai area is also known as the “hometown of snow igloos.” From late January to late February each year, this snow-covered land is dotted with snow caves of all sizes, numbering up to around 50. Each igloo serves as a secret base for families, friends, and couples. Besides playing inside these snow shelters, the highlight is enjoying steaming hot pot and grilled meat dishes inside them.
Lighting lamps and enjoying barbecue inside the igloos brings a unique kind of fun. (Image source／iiyama-ouendan)
If you want to experience having hot pot in a snow cave, the snow igloo restaurant is open from Friday to Sunday and national holidays between January 29 and February 28, 2016. Reservations are required. Grilled food is the main option inside the igloos, and you may bring your own alcohol. Vegetarian options are also available upon request. Additionally, you can team up with other visitors at the venue to form a group and enjoy a private hot pot party, which is very heartwarming. This experience isn’t just about eating — it’s also a chance to meet new people.
Eating barbecue and hot pot inside a snow igloo is especially fun and unique. (Image source／ameblo.)
Villagers first pile snow onto large balloons, and once it's stable, they deflate the balloons to create the space for the igloos. (Image source／iiyama-ouendan)
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