Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, is the setting for Yasunari Kawabata's novel Snow Country. Neighboring municipalities include Minamiuonuma City, Tokamachi City, and Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District. Hot springs were discovered in the late Heian period. Yuzawa Town's name originated from Yunosawa, the hot springs' source, and later changed to Yuzawa. Leisure spots include Anazawa River Park, Daigenta Canyon Campground, and Yuzawa Central Park. The town is also home to the world's longest Dragon Dola, stretching 5,481 meters, and Japan's tallest ropeway, the 230-meter Tashiro Ropeway. Since 1999, the Fuji Rock Festival, held annually in July or August at Naeba Ski Resort, has become Japan's largest outdoor music event. The town also hosts the Naeba Festival and Yuzawa Onsen Snow Festival.