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Aomoriya

Snowy Onsen with Glowing Nebuta Lanterns

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Aomori’s Nebuta Festival, a centuries-old summer tradition known for its massive illuminated "Nebuta" floats, lively music, and festive parades, comes alive even in winter! Soak in the open-air hot spring "Ukiyu," designed to make you feel as if you’re floating on a pond, while glowing Nebuta lanterns light up the snowy night around you. For a limited time, the sound of festival flutes fills the air, blending the dynamic energy of the Nebuta Festival with the serene beauty of the season. It’s a rare and enchanting experience that lets you feel the heart of Nebuta in a completely new way.

Features

1Float Your Wishes with Nebuta Lanterns

At Ukiyu, you can float small lanterns carrying your personal wishes, along with miniature Nebuta floats, on the surrounding pond. This ritual, called Neburi-Nagashi, was originally performed to ward off sleepiness and cleanse impurities, and it is said to be the origin of the Nebuta Festival. It’s a magical, hands-on way to connect with centuries-old festival traditions.

2Raijin, the God of Thunder and Water, Floats on the Pond

Floating on the pond surrounding Ukiyu is a Raijin Nebuta—masterfully crafted by a Nebuta artisan. Raijin, the god who governs water and thunder and washes away impurities, was created to ward off disasters and evil while wishing for further growth and prosperity. As you soak in the hot spring, this powerful float enhances your bath with its mystical presence, adding an awe-inspiring and auspicious touch to the experience.

3Soak to the Flute Sounds of Aomori’s Summer Nebuta Festival

In Aomori, where summers are short, people pour their energy into vibrant summer festivals. Soak in the hot spring as the lively flute melodies of the Nebuta Festival fill the air, evoking the fleeting and delicate spirit of summer.

Period
December 3, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Location
Open-air bath Ukiyu
Hours
5:00 AM–11:30 AM, 2:30 PM–12:00 AM
*Light-up: 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
*Flute Music: 10:00 PM–11:00 PM
Eligibility
For hotel guests only
Hot Spring Source
Komaki Onsen
Water Type:
Alkaline simple hot spring
Benefits
Relieves neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, stiff shoulders, chills; promotes fatigue recovery and overall health
Number of Baths
2 indoor baths and 1 outdoor bath for each gender
Notes
May be closed in case of bad weather