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Lake Towada Winter Story

Towada City · Yasumiya multipurpose plaza, Lake Towada

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Lake Towada Winter Story Executive Committee · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026

Dates

Dates confirmed with official sources

2026
Jan 30 – Feb 23, 2026 （Ended）
Fridays to Mondays and holidays only; 16:00–20:30 (11:00–21:00 on weekends and holidays)
2027
Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
Usual timing
Usually in February
How the date is set
Changes from year to year
Held on Fridays to Mondays and holidays from late January to late February; dates are announced each year
Venue
Yasumiya multipurpose plaza, Lake Towada
City
Towada City, Aomori

About

Launched in 1999 at Yasumiya on the shore of Lake Towada, this has become one of Aomori's signature winter events, turning the frozen lakeside into a playground for the coldest season. The star attraction is winter fireworks: the crisp, clear air makes the colors especially vivid, and the stronger winter winds carry the smoke away for a cleaner view. You can even sponsor a single firework with a personal message that is announced before it goes up. At the Yukiakari Yokocho food village, stalls serve everything from casual comfort food to regional specialties made with local ingredients, and the snow park features a giant snow slide for all ages. Admission is free.

Sources

Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.

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