Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival（弘前城雪燈籠まつり）Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hirosaki castle illuminated with lights, as well as over 50 snow lanterns and 300 snow statues.
Dates: February 10th through February 13, 2011.
Location: Hirosaki City, Hirosaki Koen
(青森県弘前市 弘前公園)
(青森県弘前市 弘前公園)
Time: Sunset to 21:00
Event Entry: Free
Questions: 0172-37-5501
Towada Snow and Light Fantavista（十和田湖冬物語）
Be part of the mysterious story that unfolds during this 24-day festival, which features fireworks everyday, shamisen performances, snow statues and snow lanterns. In addition, sample Aomori and Akita local food, grab a drink at the ice bar, or try your hand at various local crafts.
Dates: February 4th through February 27, 2011.
Time: Weekdays: 15:00 to 21:00+
Weekends and holidays: 11:00 to 21:00+
(Most activities, such as fireworks, are at night)
Location: Towada City (click here for directions from Jusco)
〒018-5501 Aomori-ken Towada-shi Ooaza Okuseji Towada-ko Azekyuuya 486
〒018-5501 Aomori-ken Towada-shi Ooaza Okuseji Towada-ko Azekyuuya 486
青森県十和田市大字奥瀬字十和田湖畔休屋486
Event Entry: Free (However, making local crafts costs money)
Questions: 0176-75-2425 (English assistance may not be available)
Hachinohe Enburi Dance (八戸えんぶり）
Come watch the performing art that is considered a Japanese national treasure. Donning lacquer head gear in the image of steeds, dancers pray for a bountiful harvest. There are a variety of troupes and dances, so see below for one that fits your schedule and tastes.
Dates and Times: February 17th through February 20th, 2011.
・Opening Enburi performance at Choujayamashinra Temple
17th (7:00)
・Enburi Picture Taking Performance
17th(8:00)
・Enburi Performance for the Hachinohe`s mayor
17th (12:30)
・Large 30-Group Performance in Downtown Hachinohe
17th (10:40)
・Bonfire Enburi Night Dance
17th,19th,20th (18:00,19:00, 20:00)
18th (18:00, 19:30)
・Park Enburi Dance (Includes Sweet Sake and Soup)
17th~22nd (18:00, 20:00)
16:00 (only on the 17th, 18th)
・Enburi Stage Performance (At a performance hall)
17th~18th (13:00~16:00)
・General Performance
19th~20th (13:00,14:00)
Location: Various locations throughout Hachinohe. If interested in a time, comment and I'll tell you where.
Event Entry: Park Enburi Dance \2000 (Reservations)
Enburi Stage Performance \1000 (Reservations)
Contact: 0187-27-4243
(English assistance may not be available)
**If you need help with reservations, let me know, and I`ll help!
Pictures from http://www.jreast.co.jp/tabidoki/winter/index.html?src=adw
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