Written by JC Team
Making the best of the truckloads of snow that cover Hirosaki each winter, the Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival surrounds the quaint little castle.
What happens?
There will be approximately 200 snow lanterns along with numerous kamakura (small igloos) and snow sculptures.
During the day there are concerts and performances. There’s even a giant snow slide for the kids.
Suggested Activity
Universal Studios Japan Tickets
If you want to get ahead of the game and run straight to the rides, getting your tickets through an authorized and international seller like Klook is the way to go.
Schedule 2026
From February 6 to 10, event hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. On February 11, things wrap up one hour earlier, at 8 p.m.
Feb 6–Feb 11, 2026
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10:00am – 9:00pm
弘前城雪燈籠まつり
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 2.0 km from Hirosaki Station Ōu Main Line
Typical weather at this time:
High: -1 ºC
Low: -4 ºC
