Minakami Adventure Festival - October 1st & 2nd

Snow Country has plenty of opportunities to get out into the outdoors and fresh air, with Minakami being one of the most well-known. Minakami has become one of the best places in the country to go if you are looking for adventure and the Minakami Adventure Festival is a yearly event that showcases the activities on offer. This year's event is set for Saturday October 1st and Sunday October 2nd.

There are lots of live events, discounts on all the major attractions in the area and also an adventure race that the general public can get involved with. The town really comes alive with activities for the family and stalls for many of the major outdoor brands offering their wares at discounted prices.

The flyer above gives you a good idea of what is going on or you can check out the Minakami Adventure Festival website, though it is only in Japanese. It is always a good weekend and well worth making the short hop up from Tokyo.