Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition 2026
Last Updated on March 5, 2026
The Tsunan area of Niigata Prefecture is preparing to host the Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition at the Okinohara Plateau.
This region is famous for its extreme winter snowfall which creates the perfect environment for cultivating a local specialty known as snow carrots.
These vegetables are left in the ground throughout the winter instead of being harvested in the autumn, a process that results in a sweet and fruity flavor profile.
The upcoming festival invites teams to compete in a high stakes harvest under the winter landscape to see who can collect the most carrots by weight.
Contestants will have a 30 minute time limit to dig through the snow and soil to secure their haul.
Prospective participants must submit their team applications by the designated deadline via email to the event organizers.
The entry fee is set at 1500 JPY for adults and 500 JPY for students at the elementary or junior high school level.
Registration requirements include providing a team name along with the contact details and ages of all competing members.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own digging equipment and wear durable clothing that can withstand muddy conditions.
The Okinohara Plateau venue is situated a short fifteen minute drive from the Tsunan Station area for those traveling to the competition.
Event Details
| calendar_month DATE | Mar 22 2026 |
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| schedule TIME | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| payments Cost | from ¥500 |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Okinohara Plateau |
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| map Area | Niigata |
| category CATEGORY | Food Festival |
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