Two days in Aomori enjoying autumn performances and handcrafted works at Gappo Park
Aomori Autumn Festival
The 2026 edition of Aomori Autumn Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/03 〜 2026/10/04Ended
- Season / frequency
- Early October
- Location
- Gappo Park, Multipurpose Plaza
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Aomori City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An autumn event at Gappo Park in Aomori City, bringing together traditional performing arts, music, activities, and crafts. A variety of activities are planned for the whole family to enjoy.
About Aomori Autumn Festival
Aomori Autumn Festival is an autumn event held at Gappo Park in Aomori City.
Along with stage performances featuring Soran, gospel, and shamisen, the locally rooted Aburakawa lion dance is also performed.
There are crafts, activities, and events for everyone from children to adults, making this a family-friendly event.
Festival highlights
Highlights include stage performances featuring Yosakoi Soran, gospel, shamisen, the Aburakawa Shishimai lion dance, and kids’ dance.
Children can enjoy activities such as a mobile petting zoo, tree climbing, inflatable play equipment, and balloon art.
Crafts, vegetables and fruit, flower seedlings, and young trees are on sale, so you can enjoy performances and shopping together.
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Two days in Aomori enjoying autumn performances and handcrafted works at Gappo Park
What to expect
At the venue, you can watch stage performances and spend time browsing the food stalls and flea market.
At the stick-bread activity, you wrap dough around a stick and bake it yourself. There are also events such as crafts and balloon art.
Choose how to enjoy your visit based on your interests, with options including a mobile petting zoo, tree climbing, and flower seedling sales.
How to take part
General visitors can come to the venue and enjoy the events without registering.
In addition to watching stage performances, visitors can take part in some activities, such as making stick bread, tree climbing, and craft workshops.
Fees, capacity, and operating times vary by activity, so it’s a good idea to check the details for the events you want to join before visiting.
In 2026, visitors can attend without registering.
Stick bread is available from 10 a.m. each day, costs 250 yen per piece, and is limited to 300 per day.
The tree-climbing activity is limited to the first 30 participants in each of the morning and afternoon sessions, and the fee is listed as 500 yen per person.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Gappo Park Multipurpose Plaza (2-17-50 Gappo, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture)
- Train and bus
Take the Aoimori Railway from Aomori Station to Koyanagi Station (about 9 minutes), then walk about 35 minutes.
Take the Aomori City Bus, such as the Tsukurimichi-Yaeda Line, to Gappo Koen-mae and walk about 1 minute.
- By car
It is about 10 minutes from JR Aomori Station.
- Parking
Available.
According to the 2026 information, admission is free.
Address 2-17-50 Gappo, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates shown have passed)
In 2026, the event was held from October 3 (Saturday) through the 4th (Sunday).
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 3rd and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 4th.
The times for the stage, activities, flower market, and other events vary by event.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
In 2026, closing times varied by day; on the 4th, the event ended at 3 p.m.
Stick bread is limited to 300 per day, and the tree-climbing activity is limited to the first 30 participants per session, so arriving early is recommended if you want to take part.
Flower seedlings are also given away to the first 80 people each day, and breaks and operating times are set for each event.
Nearby attractions
Around Gappo Park, the venue, you’ll find Gappo Park itself, as well as Aomori Municipal Tennis Court and Daishin Baseball Stadium (Aomori Municipal Baseball Stadium).
All are listed as spots near the festival venue.
If you plan to visit alongside the festival, please check the facilities’ availability and operating information in advance.
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Official information for 2026 can be checked in the notice from Park Maintenance Aomori Group.
For inquiries, contact the Gappo Park Management Office at 017-741-6634.
Aomori Autumn Festival at a Glance
Aomori Autumn Festival is an autumn event where you can enjoy stage performances, activities, and shopping at Gappo Park.
Along with performances such as Yosakoi, shamisen, and the Aburakawa Shishimai lion dance, there are stick bread, a mobile petting zoo, crafts, and a flower market.
In 2026, it was held on October 3 and the 4th, and visitors could attend without registering.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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