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3.5 hours from Tokyo. This year, we went to Akita Prefecture, which lacks snow. Places visited: Yokote Snow Festival 2024, Lake Tazawa, Tazawako Kyoei Palace. Places to pray to the gods: Yokote Shinmeisha, Gozaishi Shrine. Restaurants: Kitano Suisan (Hinaichi Chicken Tori Nanban Soba), Yokote Buta Gentei (Oden), Ideha Chaya (Amazake), Tazawako Rest House (Kiritanpo Set Meal). Accommodation: Yokote Central Hotel.