Fireworks and music bring Aomori's blue sea and port to life in summer
Aomori Yasugata Minato Festival
The 2026 edition of Aomori Yasugata Minato Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/17 〜 2026/07/20Ended
- Season / frequency
- July, mid to late
- Location
- Aoi Umi Park (main venue)
- 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
- Participation fee
- Free admission
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
A summer festival near Aomori Port, centered on Aoi Umi Park, with music, stage events, fireworks, food, and water activities.
About Aomori Yasugata Minato Festival
The Aomori Yasugata Minato Festival is a summer festival held mainly at Aoi Umi Park, near Aomori Port.
It brings together the port scenery and a variety of activities, including stage events, live performances by artists, the Yasugata Fireworks, and a large outdoor beer hall.
Yasugata Water Park, with its large pool, is also set up, bringing together activities where visitors can enjoy music, fireworks, and food.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the Yasugata Fireworks, lighting up the summer sky over the port, and stage events that bring the venue to life.
Alongside live performances by artists, there are plans for a large outdoor beer hall and food, so you can enjoy music and food together.
The large pool at Yasugata Water Park is another feature, and the program captures the open-air feel unique to a seaside venue.
Fireworks and music bring Aomori's blue sea and port to life in summer
What to expect
The venue hosts stage events, including live performances by artists, along with a large outdoor beer hall and food activities.
Yasugata Water Park, with its large pool, is set up, and the traditional Yasugata Fireworks take place at night.
The festival brings together several activities, including music, food, water play, and fireworks.
How to take part
The 2026 information describes it as a festival that can be attended free of charge.
Viewing stage events and fireworks, and taking part in activities at the venue, may involve different arrangements depending on the activity.
According to the 2026 information, admission is free.
The venue has a large outdoor beer hall and food activities, but individual prices and admission requirements depend on the information for each activity.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Aoi Umi Park (main venue) / Yasugata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
- Train and bus
About 9 minutes on foot from JR Aomori Station
- By car
About 4 minutes from JR Shin-Aomori Station / About 15 minutes from Aomori-Chuo IC on the Aomori Expressway
- Parking
Available at Shin-Chuo Pier
Address Yasugata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
2026年7月17日（金）17:00～21:00、18日（土）・19日（日）10:00～21:00、20日（月）10:00～17:00に開催予定と案内されていました。
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Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 information, the event hours vary by day.
The main venue is Aoi Umi Park, while parking is listed at Shin-Chuo Pier.
If you plan to visit activities at multiple venues, check each venue and its hours separately.
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Aomori Yasugata Minato Festival at a Glance
The Aomori Yasugata Minato Festival is a summer festival near Aomori Port, centered on Aoi Umi Park, featuring stage events, live performances by artists, the Yasugata Fireworks, a large outdoor beer hall, and food activities.
Yasugata Water Park, with its large pool, is another feature.
According to the 2026 information, the event was scheduled to run from July 17 through the 20th, with different hours each day.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
