Make the most of winter in Aomori with big snow activities and hands-on crafts
Aomori Winter Festival
The 2026 edition of Aomori Winter Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/14 〜 2026/02/15Ended
- Season / frequency
- Winter / Regular
- Location
- Aoiumi Park (behind Aomori Prefecture Tourism and Products Center ASPAM)
- 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.
- Features
- Participation fee
- Free admission
- Last updated
- 2026/10/26
Aomori Winter Festival brings together winter activities unique to Aomori, including an enormous snow slide, snow rafting, and snow soccer. There are also bread-on-a-stick making and igloo-building experiences, vendor stalls, and stage events.
About Aomori Winter Festival
Aomori Winter Festival is a regular event for making the most of winter in Aomori.
Centered around an enormous snow slide built by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Aomori Camp, the festival features winter activities such as snow soccer and snow rafting.
The venue also has food and vendor stalls, bread-on-a-stick making, igloo-building experiences, and stage events, offering something for everyone from adults to children.
Festival highlights
The biggest highlight is the thrilling, enormous snow slide built by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Aomori Camp.
The snow soccer tournament and snow rafting experiences offer fun snow-based activities and competitions.
From bread-on-a-stick making and igloo-building experiences to vendor stalls and stage events, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the festival beyond playing in the snow.
Make the most of winter in Aomori with big snow activities and hands-on crafts
What to expect
At the venue, visitors can enjoy snow-based activities such as an enormous snow slide and snow rafting.
Bread-on-a-stick making and igloo-building experiences also let visitors try crafting with materials suited to winter.
There are also a snow soccer tournament, vendor stalls, and stage events, making for a full day of activities.
How to take part
参加費:入場無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Aoiumi Park (behind Aomori Prefecture Tourism and Products Center ASPAM) / 2-1 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
- Train and bus
About a 6-minute walk from JR Aomori Station / About 13 minutes from JR Shin-Aomori Station on the Aomori City Bus K Kanko-dori Line, then about an 11-minute walk from Furukawa / About 19 minutes from JR Shin-Aomori Station on the Aomori City Bus A1 Kokudo-Furukawa Line, then about a 6-minute walk from Shinmachi 1-chome
- By car
About 2 minutes from JR Aomori Station / About 14 minutes from JR Shin-Aomori Station
- Parking
No dedicated parking.
Use public transportation or nearby paid parking, such as at Aomori Prefecture Tourism and Products Center ASPAM.
Address 2-1 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
2026年の案内では、2月14日(土)から2月15日(日)まで、9:00~15:00に開催予定とされていました。
Source: 青森冬まつり | 青森市 | 子供とお出かけ情報「いこーよ」
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Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 information, no dedicated parking was available, so visitors were advised to use public transportation or nearby paid parking lots.
The venue is about a 6-minute walk from JR Aomori Station.
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The organizer is listed as the Aomori Tourism and Convention Association, a public interest incorporated association.
The venue is Aoiumi Park (behind Aomori Prefecture Tourism and Products Center ASPAM), and the contact number is 017-723-7211.
Aomori Winter Festival at a Glance
Aomori Winter Festival is a regular winter event in Aomori, held at Aoiumi Park.
Enjoy an enormous snow slide built by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Aomori Camp, along with snow rafting, snow soccer, bread-on-a-stick making, igloo-building experiences, and more.
There are also vendor stalls and stage events, combining snow play with other winter experiences.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/26
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