Towada Spring Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include the combination of the cherry trees along Government Office Street and the artworks scattered throughout the city, especially around the Towada Art Center.

At night, the trees are illuminated along Government Office Street and in Central Park, offering a different view from daytime.

The festival also features food stalls, a flea market, traditional performing arts, stage events, and plenty to enjoy beyond the cherry blossoms.

A Spring Stroll Through Towada, Awash in Cherry Blossoms and Art

What to expect

At the venue, stroll around Government Office Street and Central Park Green Space while viewing the cherry blossoms, and visit the many events held during the festival.

Events include cherry blossom yabusame, horseback riding experiences, a flea market, a tea gathering, and walking events.

You can also enjoy illuminated cherry blossoms at night, and some years include events such as fireworks.

How to take part

General visitors can walk around the venue and enjoy cherry blossoms, exhibits, stage performances, food stalls, and more.

Requirements for performing or taking part in activities vary by event. Some events, such as the karaoke battle and Inaoigawa River Walk, recruit participants in advance.

If you’re mainly visiting to watch, you can plan your route by checking each event’s date, time, and venue.

For the 2026 participatory events, registration was announced for the karaoke battle and the Inaoigawa River Walk.

The karaoke battle accepted applications through a form where applicants entered their name, address, contact information, and song choice; applicants could enter solo or as a duo.

Registration for both events in 2026 has closed.

Source: 十和田市カラオケバトル2026 参加者募集のお知らせ - 十和田市春まつり | Towada City Spring Festival

Location and access

Venue and address

Around Government Office Street in Towada, the Central Parking Lot, and Central Park Green Space.

The addresses are Nishi-Nibancho, Nishi-Sanbancho, Nishi-Jūnibancho, and Nishi-Jūsanbancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture.

Train and bus

About 40 minutes by Towada Kanko Dentetsu bus from Shichinohe-Towada Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen. Get off at the Government Office Street bus stop, then walk about 1 minute.

Bus information is also available for travel from JR Hachinohe Station and JR Shin-Aomori Station.

By car

About 30 minutes from Shimoda-Momoishi IC on the Momoishi Road.

Parking

General vehicles can use the Central Parking Lot, 2nd Central Parking Lot, Towada Civic Culture Center Parking Lot, Shidokan Parking Lot, Nishi-Nibancho Parking Lot, Kitazono Parking Lot, and other parking areas.

Parking for general vehicles costs 200 yen per time, and in 2026 a period was set during which the Central Parking Lot could not be used.

Address Nishi-Nibancho, Nishi-Sanbancho, Nishi-Junibancho, and Nishi-Jusanbancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 Event Information (The Listed Dates Have Passed)

The 2026 Towada Spring Festival was held from April 18 (Saturday) to May 5 (Tuesday, a national holiday).

During the festival, there were illuminations timed to the cherry blossoms, a carp streamer display, and various events at Central Park Green Space.

The 2026 festival has ended, and event times vary by activity.

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Tips for your visit

Since the venue is spread across the area around Government Office Street and several parks and parking lots, it will be easier to get around if you check the locations and times of the events you want to see in advance.

The end date for illuminations and other features may vary depending on the cherry blossoms’ blooming and petal-fall conditions.

Unauthorized parking on private property or at stores, convenience stores, and similar places is prohibited. The event may be canceled or changed in the event of severe weather.

Nearby attractions

Around the venue are places associated with Towada City Government Office Street (Koma Kaido) and the Inaoigawa River Walk.

Artworks are scattered throughout the city, especially around the Towada Art Center, so you can enjoy both the cherry blossoms and the art.

Since the festival venue itself overlaps with nearby attractions, it’s well suited to sightseeing on foot around town.

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Attractions in the same municipality. Check each attraction’s official website for travel distances from the venue and current opening information.

Origins and History of Towada Spring Festival

The Towada Spring Festival is a long-running event described as commemorating the Inaoigawa water supply.

The 2026 festival was held as the “168th Anniversary of the Inaoigawa Water Supply.”

Set against the history of the area’s connection to the Inaoigawa River, the festival continues as a spring event combining cherry blossoms along Government Office Street with activities around town.

Official information

The official information includes the festival dates, venue, event calendar, access, parking, and contact details.

For inquiries, contact the Towada Oirase Tourism Organization or the Towada Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The official website is the information page for the Towada Spring Festival.

Source: 十和田市春まつり｜青森県十和田市

Towada Spring Festival at a Glance

The Towada Spring Festival is a local spring event where you can enjoy cherry blossoms and pine trees along Government Office Street, art around town, and illuminated cherry blossoms at night.

A variety of events, including yabusame (horseback archery), horseback riding, walks, and a flea market, are held at Central Park Green Space and the Central Parking Lot.

The 2026 festival was held from April 18 to May 5 and has now ended.