A spring day bringing Shirotori together through music and hands-on activities
Shirotori Spring Festival
The 2026 edition of Shirotori Spring Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/05/03Ended
- Season / frequency
- May / Every year
- Location
- Near Mino-Shirotori Station
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Gujo City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h–2 h 30 min · bullet train + connecting 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This spring festival in Shirotori offers music, a market, and hands-on local activities near Mino-Shirotori Station.
About Shirotori Spring Festival
The Shirotori Spring Festival is a local spring festival held in Shirotori-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture.
In 2026, it was held as a town festival centered on the Aozora Music Festival, combining music, a market, and hands-on activities.
It creates a place for everyone from children to adults in the local community to enjoy, and showcases Shirotori's appeal and the strengths of the community.
Festival highlights
The main features are stage performances at the Aozora Music Festival and introductions to the activities of local groups.
More than 40 vendors set up at the market, and there were also the usual foot bath experience, work vehicle experiences such as excavators, a police motorcycle cosplay experience, and a graffiti art wall.
The program changes throughout the day, from daytime activities to an evening karaoke contest and Swedish torches.
Source: 白鳥春まつり | 【TABITABI郡上】
A spring day bringing Shirotori together through music and hands-on activities
What to expect
In 2026, the Aozora Music Festival and market began in the morning, with stage performances by local residents and various hands-on activities.
From the afternoon, the karaoke contest and lottery continued, followed by Swedish torches in the evening.
The program combines activities you can take part in, not just watch, including a foot bath, work vehicles, cosplay, and art.
How to take part
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Near Mino-Shirotori Station, Shirotori-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture.
- Train and bus
Just outside Mino-Shirotori Station on the Nagaragawa Railway.
- By car
About 2 km and 5 minutes via National Route 156 from Shirotori IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
- Parking
Free parking is available for 300 vehicles.
Address Shirotori-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
According to the 2026 event information, it was held on May 3 (Sunday, public holiday).
The event was scheduled to go ahead in light rain, with postponement to May 4 (Monday, public holiday) in case of rain.
The usual hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Aozora Music Festival and market, and 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the karaoke contest and Swedish torches.
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 event information said the festival would go ahead in light rain and be postponed in case of rain.
Since activities continue from the afternoon into the evening and night, checking the times of the stages and activities you want to see in advance can help you plan your visit.
As the venue is near the station, it is also a good idea to check the Nagaragawa Railway timetable if you plan to use public transport.
Nearby attractions
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Origins and History of Shirotori Spring Festival
The detailed origins of the Shirotori Spring Festival and how it came about have not been made clear.
In 2026, the festival reached its 72nd edition and continued from the previous year as a local event centered on the Aozora Music Festival.
The current format, which combines music, a market, and hands-on activities, is presented as a town festival for everyone from local children to adults to enjoy.
Official information
The Shirotori Spring Festival Organizing Committee handles inquiries about the event.
The listed phone number is 090-8470-8006.
Links to the official Instagram account and the Shirotori Tourism Association website are also provided.
Shirotori Spring Festival at a Glance
The Shirotori Spring Festival is a town festival in Shirotori, held near Mino-Shirotori Station, where visitors can enjoy music, a market, and hands-on local activities.
In 2026, it was held on May 3, with the event scheduled to go ahead in light rain and be postponed in case of rain.
Activities continued throughout the day, from the daytime Aozora Music Festival to the evening karaoke contest and Swedish torches.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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