Prayers and mukkuri music ring out as Asahidake opens for summer, alongside local food and market stalls
Nupurikoro Kamuy Nomi (Asahidake Mountain Festival)
The 2026 edition of Nupurikoro Kamuy Nomi (Asahidake Mountain Festival) has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/06/20Ended
- Season / frequency
- Annually, the third Saturday of June / Held annually
- Location
- Asahidake
- Area
- Hokkaido・Higashikawa Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · flight time only)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.
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/11/14
A mountain festival held to mark the opening of the Asahidake climbing season, featuring safety prayers, traditional Ainu ceremonies and dances, and mukkuri performances. A Forest Market is also held at the venue, welcoming the start of summer at Asahidake with local food.
About Nupurikoro Kamuy Nomi (Asahidake Mountain Festival)
Nupurikoro Kamuy Nomi (Asahidake Mountain Festival) is held on Asahidake in Daisetsuzan National Park to mark the start of the summer hiking season.
The festival includes a safety prayer ceremony for hikers, tourists, and people working at Asahidake. Gratitude and prayers are offered to the mountain deity through traditional Ainu ceremonies and dances, as well as mukkuri performances.
A Forest Market is also planned at the venue, with local food trucks and eateries taking part.
Festival highlights
Highlights include a safety prayer ceremony held to mark the opening of the Asahidake climbing season, as well as traditional Ainu ceremonies and dances.
Mukkuri performances are also held, expressing gratitude and prayers to the mountain deity.
The Forest Market also features local food trucks and eateries, and is presented as a chance to experience the food and atmosphere unique to Asahidake.
Prayers and mukkuri music ring out as Asahidake opens for summer, alongside local food and market stalls
What to expect
The event takes place to mark the opening of the Asahidake climbing season and the start of summer hiking.
After a safety prayer ceremony for hikers, tourists, and people working at Asahidake, gratitude and prayers are offered to the mountain deity through traditional Ainu ceremonies and dances, as well as mukkuri performances.
A Forest Market is also planned at the venue, with local food trucks and eateries taking part.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Asahidake (Higashikawa Town)
- Train and bus
From JR Asahikawa Station: Take Asahikawa Denkikidō bus 66, the Ideyu-go, to Asahidake / From Asahikawa Airport: Take Asahikawa Denkikidō bus 66, the Ideyu-go, to Asahidake
- By car
From Asahikawa-Kita IC on the Hokkaido Expressway, head to Higashikawa Town
Event venue 北海道東川町 旭岳
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Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the dates shown have passed)
Scheduled for June 20, 2026 (Saturday).
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Tips for your visit
Temperatures drop after sunset, and the ground may become muddy.
Visitors are advised to wear warm clothing and rubber boots.
Official information
Welcome to Higashikawa (Higashikawa, Hokkaido Tourism Information)
Nupurikoro Kamuy Nomi (Asahidake Mountain Festival) at a Glance
A mountain festival held to mark the opening of the Asahidake climbing season, featuring a safety prayer ceremony, traditional Ainu ceremonies and dances, and mukkuri performances.
Along with gratitude and prayers to the mountain deity, the Forest Market features local food trucks and eateries.
The 2026 event was announced for June 20. Warm clothing and rubber boots are recommended to prepare for the chill after sunset and muddy ground.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/14
