Seven days during Obon to discover Aomori products and the appeal of the building
ASPAM Summer Obon Festa
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Aug
- Location
- Aomori Prefecture Tourist 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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
ASPAM Summer Festa is a summer event held at Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center ASPAM. Enjoy a grand prize drawing for local products and other prizes, along with recommended items from the shops inside the building.
About ASPAM Summer Obon Festa
ASPAM Summer Obon Festa is a summer event held at Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center ASPAM, introducing local Aomori products and recommended items from shops inside the building.
A grand prize drawing for local products and other prizes is also held.
It is presented as an event where visitors can enjoy shopping and exploring the building during the Obon period.
Festival highlights
The highlight is a grand prize drawing for local products and other prizes.
Each shop inside the building features its own recommended items, giving you a chance to discover Aomori products at ASPAM.
This is not an event centered on watching specific stage performances; visitors enjoy exploring the shops and products inside the building.
Seven days during Obon to discover Aomori products and the appeal of the building
What to expect
Visitors stop by the shops inside ASPAM and browse their recommended selections.
The grand prize drawing, with local products and other prizes up for grabs, is one of the event's highlights.
You can spend the Obon period focusing on shopping and choosing items inside the building.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center ASPAM (1-1-40 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture)
- Train and bus
About an 8-minute walk from JR Aomori Station.
About 30 minutes by taxi from Aomori Airport.
- By car
About 15 minutes by car from the Aomori Chuo IC on the Aomori Expressway.
- Parking
Available (paid).
A parking discount is available.
Address 1-1-40 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
Aug
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Tips for your visit
The building is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., but hours vary by shop.
Paid parking is available if you are driving.
Parking discounts are available, so it’s a good idea to check the terms of use in advance.
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Event information is posted on the Aomori Prefecture tourism website, “Amazing AOMORI.”
The contact is Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center ASPAM.
The phone number listed for inquiries is 017-735-5311.
ASPAM Summer Obon Festa at a Glance
ASPAM Summer Obon Festa is an event at Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center ASPAM where you can enjoy local products and recommended items from shops inside the building.
The grand prize drawing, with local products and other prizes up for grabs, is another highlight.
It’s about an 8-minute walk from JR Aomori Station, and paid parking is also available.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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