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Festivals and events in Aomori

30 major festivals and seasonal events in Aomori, across the whole year. We only list dates we have confirmed with official announcements.

Dates can change. Check the official website before you go.

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The .ics file only includes events whose dates we have confirmed with official announcements. Each entry links to the official website.

February

  • 2026 Feb 6–11 Ended
    2027 Feb 10–14
    Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
    Hirosaki City · Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle grounds)
  • 2026 Jan 30 – Feb 23 Ended
    Lake Towada Winter Story
    Towada City · Yasumiya multipurpose plaza, Lake Towada
  • 2026 Feb 17–20 Ended
    2027 Feb 17–20
    Hachinohe Enburi
    Hachinohe City · Central Hachinohe and the plaza in front of City Hall
  • 2026 Feb 28 (Sat) Ended
    2027 Feb 27 (Sat)
    Takko Garlic Festival
    Takko Town · Takko Town Farmers' Training Center and surroundings

April

May

June

July

August

September

  • Usually early September
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Nakawa Autumn Festival
    Nanbu Town · Kenyoshi district
  • Usually early September
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Oyama Sankei (Mount Iwaki Pilgrimage)
    Hirosaki City · Iwakiyama Shrine and its inner shrine on the summit of Mount Iwaki
  • 2026 Sep 4–6 Ended
    Towada City Autumn Festival
    Towada City · Sanbongi Odori and the Kanchogai-dori area of central Towada

October

December

  • Usually early December
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Hirosaki Electrical Fantasy
    Hirosaki City · Hirosaki Park's outer moat, Otemon Square, Hirosaki City Hall, the Civic Central Square, JR Hirosaki Station and more
  • Usually mid December
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Aomori Lights and Paper Pageant
    Aomori City · Shinkansen concourse at JR Shin-Aomori Station, and around JR Aomori Station and A-FACTORY

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