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
Go Bar Hopping in Osaka [With Full Dinner]
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka's popular nightlife district of Namba. Sample tasty Japanese pub-style food, and wash it down with your choice of drinks, from sake to umeshu and beer — all in the company of a knowledgeable guide!
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.
Early
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Mid Feb
2027
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
