Asamushi Nebuta Winter Festival When you hear the word "Nebuta Festival," you probably think of summer. Asamushi Asamushi Onsen, located in Aomori City, will hold the Asamushi Nebuta Winter Festival (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 23, 2026 - February 22, 2026) to experience the warmth of the hot springs and the excitement of the Nebuta floats during the cold winter season!
Where is Asamushi Onsen?
Asamushi Onsen Hot Spring is located on the Natsudomari Peninsula, facing Mutsu Bay, between Tsugaru Peninsula and Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, and is said to have a history of over 1200 years. The nearest station is Asamushi Onsen Station on the Aomori Railway, which is also known as "Asamushi Onsen"! It is easily accessible from Aomori Station by train or car in about 30 minutes, and from Shin-Aomori Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line and Aomori Airport in about 40 minutes by car.
Surrounded by the sea and mountains, this area is popular among tourists for its beautiful scenery and leisure activities throughout the four seasons, including sea bathing and marine activities in summer and hot springs in winter. Asamushi Onsen Hot Spring Resort is a compact area that stretches as soon as you get off the Aoimori Railway station, and you can easily enjoy walking around the town while feeling the atmosphere of a hot spring resort. Townscape of Asamushi Onsen Hot Spring
A hot Nebuta experience in the middle of winter!
Asamushi Onsen is said to be one of the birthplaces of Nebuta, based on the legend that Tamuramaro Sakagami, who appears in the origins of Nebuta, defeated the Emishi people in the ancient battlefield that remains in Asamushi. The Asamushi Nebuta Festival differs from the Aomori Nebuta Festival in that it is characterized by participation, with the audience very close and full of power! Tourists can also casually participate in the festival as "haneto" (jumpers). The "haneto" is a very powerful and exciting event, and tourists can easily participate in it as a "haneto. and experience the sense of unity with the local people that only Asamushi Nebuta can offer. New Nebuta made under the theme of winter
Nebuta Jumpers Costume Dressing Experience
At the Asamushi Nebuta Festival Inn Tsubaki, you can try on the costumes of the jumpers on Saturdays only during the Nebuta Festival. You can choose from a variety of yukata from Asamushi Onsen ryokan and wear a gorgeous hanagasa (hats with hats) to participate in the "Midwinter Nebuta Festival," and enjoy jumping around with the performers and musicians! You will also receive a special leaping fan as a souvenir. Date] Every Saturday during the event period [Time] 16:30-18:00 [Fee/Capacity] 6,500 yen per person (tax included) limited to 15 people each day Experience dressing up as a tanabito (jumping man) A new winter-themed Nebuta, "Snow Dragon Praying for Winter in Asamushi" (created by Nebuta master Ryuho Tateida) and a giant goldfish Nebuta will be paraded through the hot spring resort area with an oayashi (musical accompaniment) to bring excitement to Asamushi Hot Springs in midwinter. In addition, the "Nebuta Music Floaters," a group unique to Asamushi, will bring the excitement of the festival to each ryokan and hotel. Listen to the sounds of drums, flutes, and gongs up close and enjoy the "Ranbu" dance with the jumpers. Take a photo with the musical troupe
Experience Jawamegu in Asamushi in winter!
During the event period, there will be various events such as Nebuta-related experiences, making Tsugaru's soul food "stick bread," winter night market, etc. On the day of the Nebuta Festival in midwinter, there will be a fireworks display along with the Nebuta Festival experience! Some experiences are limited to certain dates, so be sure to make your reservations early!
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Location
70 Hotarutani, Oaza Asamushi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Access
Train: 25 min. from Aomori Station to Asamushi Onsen Station by Aomori Railway.
By car: Approx. 30 min. from Aomori Station, approx. 40 min. from JR Shin-Aomori Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line, approx. 40 min. from Aomori Airport
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