
Snow Man Pilgrimage: Music Video Locations, Theaters, and Major Concert Venues
A hotel where the members gathered around the table in “JUICY,” an underground space where they danced “EMPIRE” between stone pillars, and a temple where they reported their debut single’s success. Following Snow Man’s videos reveals places that have shaped the nine members’ performances. This guide covers eight locations, combining official video settings with theaters and venues central to the group’s history.
Visit official video filming locations and the theaters where Snow Man’s stage history began
1. Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin
The nine members’ visit of thanks after the success of “D.D.”
Explore Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin2. Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre
Theater that carried on Takizawa Kabuki ZERO through its FINAL performance
Explore Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre5. Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Centre Muse
Filming location for the “show time…” music video
Explore Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Centre Muse6. Hotel Springs Makuhari
Hotel that provided the table setting and dance scenes in “JUICY”
Explore Hotel Springs Makuhari7. Oya History Museum
An alternate “EMPIRE” video filmed in an underground quarry
Explore Oya History MuseumToyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin | The nine members’ visit of thanks after “D.D.” became a hit

Enter the grounds from the main street at Akasaka-mitsuke and the scenery changes to red lanterns and stone statues. This is the Tokyo branch of Toyokawa Inari, whose head temple is in Aichi Prefecture. The name can suggest a Shinto shrine, but it is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple. Snow Man visited this branch in Moto-Akasaka, not the Aichi head temple.
In the official YouTube video “D.D. Million-Seller Gratitude Visit & Omikuji,” released February 26, 2020, all nine members gather on the temple grounds. Their debut, announced at Tokyo Dome the previous August, became real with the single’s release on January 22; the video was filmed as they reported the result. Praying for future success and returning to give thanks for success already achieved are different reasons for visiting, and the video title preserves that distinction.
At the start of the video, the nine line up and celebrate their debut single reaching one million copies. Later, while drawing fortunes, the members peek at one another’s results, read them aloud, and react. The sharp dancing in the “D.D.” music video contrasts with their relaxed conversations on the temple grounds. The video shows both sides of the same nine members just after their debut.
The branch’s history goes back to Tadamasa Ōoka, who enshrined an image of Toyokawa Inari within his Edo residence. The temple moved to its present Akasaka site in 1887 and became a branch under the direct authority of the head temple. It is a long-established place of worship that the nine members also visited.
At the site, worship first, then take photos somewhere that does not obstruct the flow of visitors. If you draw an omikuji fortune, take time to read its message as well as the result. Items and service locations may change, so check the guidance on the day. Walking past the stone steps and lanterns seen in the video can bring you closer to the moment of gratitude amid the excitement of the group’s debut.
- Location
- 1-4-7 Moto-Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo
- Connection to the group
- The nine members’ visit of thanks after the success of “D.D.”
- Getting there
- About a five-minute walk from Exit B at Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro
- Visitor conditions
- The temple grounds are open to visitors. Hours for services and the amulet office differ from the hours the grounds are open.
Sources: Official Snow Man — “D.D.” Million-Seller Gratitude Visit / Toyokawa Inari — History of the head temple and Tokyo branch (in Japanese) / Official Tokyo Tourism — Tokyo branch visitor information (in Japanese)
Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre | The theater that carried on “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO” through its FINAL

Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre is near Higashi-Ginza Station and recognizable by its brick facade and entrance curtain. It opened in April 1925 after the Shinbashi geisha community proposed a venue for performances of Azuma Odori, feeling it was a shame that Tokyo had no grand theater like Kyoto and Osaka. It became one of Shochiku’s main theaters in 1940, was burned in an air raid except for its exterior walls, and was rebuilt in 1948. The present building was renovated in 1982 and retains design ideas from the former theater, including the brick entrance.
Takizawa Hideaki’s Takizawa Enbujo opened at the theater in 2006. Later, while six future Snow Man members were appearing in Takizawa Kabuki 2012, the new group name “Snow Man” was announced as a surprise. When Takizawa retired from entertainment at the end of 2018, Snow Man, who had continued appearing in the production, took over as the lead cast.
The Tokyo run of Takizawa Kabuki ZERO opened from April 10 to May 19, 2019. The 2020 performances were canceled and a film was made instead. The 2021 run opened April 8, paused from April 25 through May 11 after a state of emergency was declared, and resumed on May 12. Performances in 2022 ran from April 6 through May 16.
The series brought together songs, dancing, acrobatics, taiko drumming with performers’ abdominal muscles, and a Nezumi Kozō play in a single stage production. The final show, Takizawa Kabuki ZERO FINAL, ran from April 8 through 30, 2023. Snow Man took on directing for the first time as well as starring, and live viewings were held in cinemas nationwide. At the production announcement in February, members recalled that the name Snow Man was first announced on the Takizawa Kabuki stage. They said they would stand at Shinbashi Enbujo with a sense of responsibility for the theater.
- Location
- 6-18-2 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo
- Connection to the group
- Snow Man starred in Takizawa Kabuki ZERO at the theater from 2019 to 2023 (the 2020 run was canceled)
- Nearest stations
- Five-minute walk from Exit 6 at Higashi-Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line; three-minute walk from Exit A3 at Tsukiji-Shijo Station on the Toei Oedo Line
- Theater
- Opened in 1925 and renovated in 1982. Its brick facade can be viewed from outside on days without performances.
Sources: Shochiku — History of Shinbashi Enbujo (in Japanese) / Kabuki-za Official — Directions to Shinbashi Enbujo (in Japanese) / Pia — Takizawa Kabuki ZERO FINAL production announcement (in Japanese) / Bunshun Online — Takizawa Kabuki ZERO FINAL and the beginning of Enbujo (in Japanese) / UtaTen — Formation and naming of Snow Man (in Japanese)
Tokyo Dome | Where the debut announcement was made in 2019

Tokyo Dome is a domed stadium with a white membrane roof in Koraku, Bunkyo City. On August 8, 2019, Johnny’s Jr. 8.8 Festival ~Starting from Tokyo Dome~ was held there, with 330 performers from eastern and western Japan. During the show, a screen announced that SixTONES and Snow Man would debut at the same time. It was the first time in Johnny’s history that two groups made their CD debut simultaneously.
Hideaki Takizawa, then president of Johnny’s Island, explained that Johnny Kitagawa proposed debuting both groups around March and made the decision on June 16. Kitagawa collapsed two days later, so Takizawa said he told both groups about the decision by Kitagawa’s bedside on June 28. Teru Iwamoto, in his 13th year since joining the agency, recalled in an interview that it was hardest when juniors passed him by. He also said that because of everything they had experienced, he wanted viewers to feel the group’s determination and intensity.
Four years later, from June 10 to 12, 2023, Snow Man returned for its first dome tour, i DO ME. The Tokyo shows were released as a video on December 31, 2023, and Real Sound described the venue as “the memorable place where their debut was announced.” The group also held four December shows each for RAYS in 2024 and ON in 2025. Its Tokyo dates for ALL SUITE are scheduled for December 23–26, 2026.
- Location
- 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo
- Connection to the group
- The group’s debut was announced here on August 8, 2019. Snow Man has also held a dome-tour concert here each year since 2023.
- Nearest stations
- JR Suidobashi Station and Tokyo Metro Korakuen Station
- Upcoming concert
- Tokyo dates of ALL SUITE, December 23–26, 2026 (four shows)
Sources: Daily Sports — Announcement of the simultaneous debut of Snow Man and SixTONES (in Japanese) / Real Sound — Video release of i DO ME at Tokyo Dome (in Japanese) / Official Snow Man site — ALL SUITE dates (in Japanese)
Japan National Stadium | Their first stadium concerts in April 2025

Japan National Stadium in Meiji Jingu Gaien was completed on November 30, 2019. Kengo Kuma worked on the design with Taisei Corporation and Azusa Sekkei. Timber collected from all 47 prefectures is arranged by direction along the eaves around the exterior. The stadium was completed three years after construction began in December 2016 and has seating for about 60,000. Its official name remains Japan National Stadium, though it has also been called MUFG Stadium since January 2026.
On April 19 and 20, 2025, Snow Man held its first stadium concerts there, titled Snow Man 1st Stadium Live ~Snow World~. Both shows started at 5:30 p.m.; they were part of a four-show tour that also included Nissan Stadium in June. A video of the concerts began streaming worldwide on Netflix on June 13. Netflix’s announcement described it as including a behind-the-scenes story showing the members’ unguarded side, different from the performances themselves.
Even on days without a concert, visitors can view the timber eaves from the path around the stadium.
- Location
- 10-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
- Connection to the group
- The group’s first stadium concerts, Snow World, held on April 19 and 20, 2025
- Nearest stations
- Five-minute walk from JR Chuo-Sobu Line local-service Sendagaya or Shinanomachi Station; nine-minute walk from Exit 3 at Gaiemmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
- What to see
- The eaves, made with timber from all 47 prefectures, can be seen from the exterior path.
Sources: Official Snow Man site — Snow World dates (in Japanese) / THE FIRST TIMES — Snow World streaming on Netflix (in Japanese) / Forestry Agency — Timber use at Japan National Stadium (in Japanese) / Japan Sport Council — Completion of Japan National Stadium (in Japanese) / Japan Institute of Architects — Stadium designers (in Japanese) / Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group — MUFG Stadium name (in Japanese) / Japan National Stadium — Access (in Japanese)
Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Centre Muse | Filming location for the “show time…” music video

Near Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park in Saitama, a large cylindrical hall rises above the surrounding area: Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Centre Muse. On August 26, 2026, Tokorozawa City’s social media account, “Tokorozawa, a City with Music,” announced that Snow Man’s “show time…” music video had been filmed at Muse.
The video was released on Snow Man’s official YouTube channel at 9 p.m. that same day. It was directed by Hidenobu Tanabe and choreographed by SWAY Co., Ltd. and Sachi. The setting is a hall inside the fictional HOTEL ALL SUITE from the album AMENITY. Dressed in white tuxedos, the members put on a show with a big band behind them. At the same time, they play behind-the-scenes roles as porters, chefs, and security guards, protecting the show from unexpected events.
On September 2, an official channel video of the choreography practice for the same song was released. Muse has several halls, including the 2,002-seat Ark Hall. Its pipe organ was made by Rieger of Austria; it has 75 stops and is a sister instrument to the organ at Suntory Hall.
The “show time…” music video is included on the first-press edition B of AMENITY, released October 7, alongside multi-angle footage and behind-the-scenes filming material.
- Location
- 1-9-1 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture
- Connection to the group
- Filming location for “show time…,” a secondary lead track from the album AMENITY (announced by Tokorozawa City on August 26, 2026)
- Nearest station
- About a 10-minute walk from Kōkū-kōen Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line
- Visiting
- Only attendees of performances and other events can enter the halls. The exterior can be viewed from the surrounding paths.
Sources: Tokorozawa City “Tokorozawa, a City with Music” — Filming-location announcement (in Japanese) / THE FIRST TIMES — Release of the “show time…” music video (in Japanese) / Muse — Ark Hall and pipe organ (in Japanese) / Muse — Access (in Japanese)
Hotel Springs Makuhari | The hotel behind the table and dance scenes in “JUICY”

Hotel Springs Makuhari, near Kaihin-Makuhari Station, was a filming location for Snow Man’s “JUICY.” The hotel lists the video in the 2022 section of its location information and links to the official music video. In the video, a lively dinner table and dancing transform the hotel near the station into a stage.
“JUICY” is the lead track from the second album, Snow Labo. S2, released September 21, 2022. The official music video brings together scenes around a table of food and scenes of all nine members dancing, creating a playful sense of space. The title’s sound is expressed not only through food, but also through the costumes, movement, and reactions around the members.
For Snow Labo. S2, each of the nine members chose songs from a genre assigned to them; Ryota Miyadate chose “JUICY,” and Teru Iwamoto choreographed it. The fact that the person who selected the song and the person who created its dance were different adds to the interest of members shaping a song together. The balance dance, in which dancers sway with one leg raised, makes viewers want to try the movement themselves after watching everyone perform in sync. Comparing the official dance video with the music video shifts your focus between the choreography and the world of the hotel dining room. Before visiting the location, watch the music video with the hotel in it.
The hotel currently has a Main Building and a Premier wing, with lodging, restaurants, and banquet services. Booking a room does not mean that every filming location is open to hotel guests. Some spaces are used for banquets and weddings, so use only the services you have booked and follow the hotel’s guidance on whether filming locations can be viewed.
In the video, servers move behind the members around the dinner table, and a cart holding costumes can also be seen. There is a sense of people using the hotel, beyond what appears in a video focused only on dancing. After seeing the exterior and areas normally open to guests, revisiting the lighting and costumes in the video shows how the production added its own color to an operating hotel. Dining at the restaurant does not mean the dishes shown in the video will be served.
- Location
- 1-11 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
- Connection to the group
- The hotel setting for the dinner-table scenes and dance in “JUICY”
- Getting there
- Two-minute walk from Kaihin-Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line
- Visitor conditions
- Operating hotel. Lodging and dining follow regular reservation and business-hour conditions. No general viewing of banquet halls is offered.
Sources: Hotel Springs Makuhari — “JUICY” filming credit (in Japanese) / Avex Official — Snow Labo. S2 and “JUICY” (in Japanese) / Hotel Springs Makuhari — Facilities and reservations (in Japanese)
Oya History Museum | An alternate “EMPIRE” video in the former underground quarry

Descend the stairs from ground level and enter an underground space of quarried stone walls and massive pillars. Oya History Museum in Utsunomiya lets visitors explore an underground quarry where Oya stone was extracted. The museum lists Snow Man’s “EMPIRE” Performance Video, released October 24, 2024, among its filming credits. The nine members danced in a space surrounded by stone walls.
Before visiting, note that there are two different videos for “EMPIRE.” The music video was filmed in Barcelona, Spain; Oya History Museum was the location for the Performance Video. Searching only by the song title may bring up overseas architecture that does not match the local scenery. Check the official video title and watch the version that shows the underground stone walls.
“EMPIRE,” the lead track from the album RAYS, incorporates Mozart’s Symphony No. 25. The nine dance to a song combining classical melody and modern beats in a space excavated over a long period of time. In the video, they change formations in light-colored costumes, with string musicians behind them. Warm lighting against the stone walls and choreography using the wide floor are striking. At the museum, visitors can see the scale of the stone and traces of quarrying for themselves. The contrast between the performance’s dramatic setting and the history of a workplace makes this location distinctive.
Underground, follow the designated visitor route. The museum does not recreate the filming lights, dancer positions, or camera placements. Parts of the large space may be used for filming or events, so enjoy looking at the stone walls and pillars from the areas open to visitors rather than trying to stand in the exact positions from the video.
The temperature underground differs from the surface, so check the museum’s guidance on indoor temperatures and clothing for the day. If the official website is temporarily unavailable, also consult Utsunomiya City or the local tourism association for business information before setting out. It can be easy to miss your footing if you keep looking at a screen in a dark place. Stop somewhere safe to compare the video, and prioritize moving through the stairs. Watch the Performance Video again after returning to the exit; even scenes where the nine appear small take on a new meaning when you have experienced the actual scale of the space.
- Location
- 909 Oya-machi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture
- Connection to the group
- An alternate video for “EMPIRE,” filmed in an underground quarry
- Getting there
- Take a local bus bound for Oya or Tateiwa from JR Utsunomiya Station and get off at Shiryokan Iriguchi
- Visitor conditions
- Admission is charged for the underground quarry. Check operating days and last entry, and dress for the cool underground temperature.
Sources: Utsunomiya City — Oya History Museum (in Japanese) / Oya History Museum — “EMPIRE” Performance Video filming credit (in Japanese) / Oya History Museum — Visitor information (in Japanese) / Official Snow Man — Work information (in Japanese)
Minamiza Theatre | The Kyoto venue where “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO” opened

At the eastern end of Shijo Bridge stands Minamiza Theatre, a Momoyama-style theater with a gabled roof and a tower above it. Its history traces back to playhouses along the Shijo River in the early Edo period, and Shochiku cites a history of more than 400 years. The current building was completed in 1929 and registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1996. The year-end Kaomise performances have never been interrupted, even during wartime, and have become an annual Kyoto tradition. After more than two years of seismic reinforcement beginning in February 2016, the theater reopened for Kaomise in November 2018.
Three months after reopening, Snow Man starred in the first run of Takizawa Kabuki ZERO at the theater, from February 3 to 25, 2019. At the production announcement on January 8, Takizawa Hideaki explained that he would focus on directing rather than performing. He also revealed an effect near the end in which about 500 kilograms of real snow would fall over the audience. Teru Iwamoto said he wanted to borrow Takizawa’s “brain” and use their own bodies to take audiences into the world of Japanese entertainment.
After the Kyoto run, the production moved to Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre in April. In autumn 2020, when the stage production was canceled, special screenings of the film Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie were also held at Minamiza.
- Location
- Eastern end of Shijo Bridge, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
- Connection to the group
- First venue for Takizawa Kabuki ZERO starring Snow Man, February 3–25, 2019
- Nearest stations
- Next to Exit 6 at Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Railway; three-minute walk from Exit 1 at Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Railway
- Building
- Completed in 1929, with a Momoyama-style gabled roof. Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
Sources: Daily Sports — Takizawa Kabuki ZERO production announcement (in Japanese) / Shochiku — History of Minamiza (in Japanese) / Kabuki-za Official — Directions to Minamiza (in Japanese)
The nine-member Snow Man: from the stage to the dome
Six members learned their names onstage; three more joined in 2019
Snow Man’s name was announced while six members were appearing in Takizawa Kabuki 2012: Tatsuya Fukazawa, Daisuke Sakuma, Shota Watanabe, Ryota Miyadate, Teru Iwamoto, and Ryohei Abe. After a period with no debut in sight, Koji Mukai, Ren Meguro, and Raul joined in January 2019, bringing the group to nine.
Takizawa Kabuki ZERO began at Minamiza in February 2019. Raul did not appear in the Kyoto performances; all nine members came together for the Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre run in April. The move from Kyoto to Tokyo coincided with a change in the lineup. That same August, Snow Man’s debut was announced at Tokyo Dome.
Teru Iwamoto
A founding member. On the day the group’s debut was announced in 2019, he said he wanted audiences to feel its determination and intensity. On AMENITY, he sings the unit song “Yoake no Lullaby” with Raul and Ryota Miyadate.
Tatsuya Fukazawa
A founding member. At the Takizawa Kabuki ZERO FINAL press conference, he said he wanted to make each of the nine members’ strengths part of the show. His unit song with Shota Watanabe is “Be mine.”
Raul
Joined in 2019 and performed in the April run at Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre that year. On AMENITY, he sings “Yoake no Lullaby” with Teru Iwamoto and Ryota Miyadate.
Shota Watanabe
A founding member. At the FINAL press conference, he said he wanted to create performances that would be welcoming to people seeing the stage for the first time. He sings “Be mine” with Tatsuya Fukazawa.
Koji Mukai
Joined in January 2019. He has described Takizawa Kabuki as an important production that led him to move to Tokyo and join the group. His song with Ryohei Abe and Daisuke Sakuma is “Ai ga tou.”
Ryohei Abe
A founding member. On AMENITY, he sings the unit song “Ai ga tou” with Koji Mukai and Daisuke Sakuma; its music video is included on the first-press edition B.
Ren Meguro
Joined in January 2019. He has described Takizawa Kabuki as a production filled with memories of youth. At the FINAL press conference, he said he wanted to convey the feelings in the lyrics of “With Love” through sign language as well.
Ryota Miyadate
A founding member. On AMENITY, he sings “Yoake no Lullaby” with Teru Iwamoto and Raul; the music video is included on the first-press edition B.
Daisuke Sakuma
A founding member. He has said that he learned how to prepare for the stage through Takizawa Kabuki. On AMENITY, he sings “Ai ga tou” with Koji Mukai and Ryohei Abe.
They debuted on January 22, 2020, the same day as SixTONES
Snow Man’s debut single was D.D. / Imitation Rain. SixTONES released the same songs in reverse order as Imitation Rain / D.D. Snow Man’s “D.D.” stands for “Dancing Dynamite,” and its label was Avex. The two groups belonged to different record companies, and both songs were included whichever version listeners bought; the releases came out on the same day. The Oricon weekly singles ranking reported first-week sales of 1.328 million copies, the first debut release to exceed one million in its first week. This figure combines the sales of the two groups.
Source: Oricon — Combined first-week sales of 1.328 million copies (in Japanese)
From their first dome show to five major domes and the stadium
From May to July 2023, the i DO ME tour visited four domes for 10 shows. The following year, the first five-dome tour, RAYS, ran for 13 shows from Sapporo to Osaka. “EMPIRE,” the lead track from the RAYS album released that year, boldly samples Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 in G minor. The music video was filmed over three days in Barcelona, Spain, and features 54 dancers, including the members, in the final chorus.
In spring 2025, Snow Man held its first stadium concerts in Tokyo and Yokohama. From winter, the 17-show ON tour returned to the five major domes. The ON concert video was released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 1, 2026. ALL SUITE has 18 shows in 2026 and is the group’s third five-dome tour.
“AMENITY”: an album set in a hotel
On its sixth album, AMENITY, released October 7, 2026, Snow Man took on the role of hotel staff. The official site explains that the theme expresses the group’s wish to welcome fans with its best music. The fictional hotel HOTEL ALL SUITE also shares its name with the dome tour.
The music video for “Good Time,” the album’s lead track, was filmed almost entirely in one take on an open set in Paris, France. About 100 people took part, including local extras, dancers, and a brass band. The mysterious hotel ALL SUITE appears at the end. The “show time…” music video for a secondary lead track was filmed at Muse in Tokorozawa.
The album also includes three unit songs: “Ai ga tou” by Koji Mukai, Ryohei Abe, and Daisuke Sakuma; “Yoake no Lullaby” by Teru Iwamoto, Raul, and Ryota Miyadate; and “Be mine” by Tatsuya Fukazawa and Shota Watanabe. Music videos for all three songs are included on the first-press edition B.
Major milestones in the group’s history
- 2006Takizawa Hideaki stars in Takizawa Enbujo, which opens at Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre.Stage
- 2012The group name “Snow Man” is announced while members appear in Takizawa Kabuki 2012.Formation
- 2019January — Koji Mukai, Ren Meguro, and Raul join, bringing the group to nine.Formation
- 2019February 3 — Takizawa Kabuki ZERO starring Snow Man opens at Minamiza.Stage
- 2019August 8 — Debut announcement at the 8.8 Festival at Tokyo Dome.Milestone
- 2020January 22 — Debut with the double A-side single D.D. / Imitation Rain with SixTONES.Music
- 2020March — Domestic performances of the Asia tour 2D.2D. are canceled.Concert
- 2020October 22 — 2D.2D. takes place as a nine-show livestream.Concert
- 2021June 2 — Nagoya performances of Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2021 begin at Misonoza.Stage
- 2021October 8 — First in-person tour, Mania, opens at Yokohama Arena.Concert
- 2023April 8 — Takizawa Kabuki ZERO FINAL opens at Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre.Stage
- 2023May 26 — First dome tour, i DO ME, opens at Kyocera Dome Osaka.Concert
- 2024November 9 — First five-dome tour, RAYS, opens in Sapporo.Concert
- 2025April 19 — First stadium concerts, Snow World, at Japan National Stadium.Concert
- 2026August 26 — “show time…” music video released; Tokorozawa City announces the filming location.Video
- 2026October 7 — Sixth album, AMENITY, released.Music
- 2026October 30 — Opening night of the Sapporo concerts on the announced ALL SUITE schedule.Concert
Research memo | A business perspective: turning venue spaces and filming credits into work
Oya History Museum, which appears in the “EMPIRE” Performance Video, is a visitor attraction where guests can explore a former stone quarry, as well as a space used for filming. Hotel Springs Makuhari, the setting of “JUICY,” also operates as a hotel and restaurant while sharing its filming credits. In both cases, existing buildings and spaces were used as settings for music videos. The facilities serve different audiences: creators looking for filming locations and visitors who come after seeing the work.
From a business perspective, filming services and the visits that follow need to be planned separately. In addition to a contact point for filming fees and usage conditions, explain to regular visitors what is available—tours, lodging, or dining. Filming credits can help both audiences discover a facility, but they should not promise that a space rented for production can be recreated during regular business. Recording inquiries after a video’s release and looking for points where visitor interest matches ordinary operations can help develop plans that draw on a facility’s strengths.
Sources: Oya History Museum — Filming and location-hire information (in Japanese) / Hotel Springs Makuhari — Official site (in Japanese)
Sources
- Official Snow Man — “D.D.” Million-Seller Gratitude Visit
- Toyokawa Inari — History of the head temple and Tokyo branch (in Japanese)
- Official Tokyo Tourism — Tokyo branch visitor information (in Japanese)
- Shochiku — History of Shinbashi Enbujo (in Japanese)
- Kabuki-za Official — Directions to Shinbashi Enbujo (in Japanese)
- Pia — Takizawa Kabuki ZERO FINAL production announcement (in Japanese)
- Bunshun Online — Takizawa Kabuki ZERO FINAL and the beginning of Enbujo (in Japanese)
- UtaTen — Formation and naming of Snow Man (in Japanese)
- Daily Sports — Announcement of the simultaneous debut of Snow Man and SixTONES (in Japanese)
- Real Sound — Video release of i DO ME at Tokyo Dome (in Japanese)
- Official Snow Man site — ALL SUITE dates (in Japanese)
- Official Snow Man site — Snow World dates (in Japanese)
- THE FIRST TIMES — Snow World streaming on Netflix (in Japanese)
- Forestry Agency — Timber use at Japan National Stadium (in Japanese)
- Japan Sport Council — Completion of Japan National Stadium (in Japanese)
- Japan Institute of Architects — Japan National Stadium designers (in Japanese)
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group — MUFG Stadium name (in Japanese)
- Japan National Stadium — Access (in Japanese)
- Snow Man — AMENITY special site (in Japanese)
- Tokorozawa City “Tokorozawa, a City with Music” — Filming-location announcement (in Japanese)
- THE FIRST TIMES — Release of the “show time…” music video (in Japanese)
- Muse — Ark Hall and pipe organ (in Japanese)
- Muse — Access (in Japanese)
- Hotel Springs Makuhari — “JUICY” filming credit (in Japanese)
- Avex Official — Snow Labo. S2 and “JUICY” (in Japanese)
- Hotel Springs Makuhari — Facilities and reservations (in Japanese)
- Utsunomiya City — Oya History Museum (in Japanese)
- Oya History Museum — “EMPIRE” Performance Video filming credit (in Japanese)
- Oya History Museum — Visitor information (in Japanese)
- Official Snow Man — Work information (in Japanese)
- Daily Sports — Takizawa Kabuki ZERO production announcement (in Japanese)
- Shochiku — History of Minamiza (in Japanese)
- Kabuki-za Official — Directions to Minamiza (in Japanese)
- Oricon — Combined first-week sales of 1.328 million copies (in Japanese)
- MENT RECORDING — Snow Man discography (in Japanese)
FAQ
Where was Snow Man’s “JUICY” music video filmed?
At Hotel Springs Makuhari in Chiba City. The hotel lists the production in its official filming credits. Guests can use the hotel for lodging and dining as usual, but the hotel does not offer general tours of banquet rooms used for filming.
Was “EMPIRE” filmed at Oya History Museum?
The Performance Video released on October 24, 2024 was filmed at Oya History Museum. The music video for the same song was filmed in Barcelona, so be sure to distinguish the two videos.
Where did Snow Man visit to give thanks for “D.D.”?
Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin in Moto-Akasaka, Tokyo. In an official video released on February 26, 2020, all nine members visit to give thanks and draw omikuji fortunes. This is separate from the head temple in Aichi Prefecture.
Can visitors enter the filming location for “show time…”?
The location is Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Centre Muse. You can view its exterior from the surrounding area. Access to the halls is subject to event schedules and venue rules; do not assume you can enter to freely tour the music video filming location.
Did all nine members perform in “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO” at Minamiza?
Raul did not appear in the February 2019 Minamiza production. The nine-member lineup came together for the Shinbashi Enbujo performances that April.
What does Tokyo Dome mean to Snow Man?
It is where the announcement that Snow Man would debut alongside SixTONES was made on August 8, 2019. They returned in June 2023 for their first dome tour, “i DO ME,” and footage from the Tokyo shows was released as a video.
What should I check before visiting Oya History Museum?
Check the operating days for paid admission and the last entry time, and prepare for the cool underground temperature. The areas open to visitors may differ from those seen during filming. If the museum’s official site is unavailable, consult Utsunomiya City or other tourism information and verify current operating details.



