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4th Shizukuishi Winter Festa in Koiwai Farm
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Shizukuishi Winter Festa in Koiwai Farm, a winter event organized by the town of Shizukuishi, will be held for the fourth time at Koiwai Farm Makibaen. The event will be a fun and lively event where you can enjoy local delicacies and exercise with your family and friends.
Fireworks will be launched on February 21 (Sat.) and 22 (Sun.).
*There will be no snow sculptures or kamakura. Please note that there will be no snow sculptures or kamakura.
Holding period
Saturday, January 31, 2026 – Monday, February 23, 2026
*Nightly dates: Saturday, February 7, 14, 21, 22
*Fireworks will be held only on Saturday, February 21 and 22
Business Hours
9:00-16:30 (last admission 15:30)
*On evening days, 9:00-20:00 (last admission 19:00)
Admission Fee
Adults (junior high school students and older) 400 yen
Children (5 years old to elementary school students) 150 yen
Pets (dogs) 300 yen
Events
Commemorating the opening of Winter Festa! Candy giveaway!
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Sweets from Koiwai Farm will be given away to the first 100 visitors.
Date/January 31 (Sat), February 1 (Sun)
Time/9:00~
Location/near the entrance
Parent-child sled race
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Run! Slide! Let’s get crazy together as parents and children.
Dates: January 31 (Sat), February 21 (Sat)
Time: 13:30～ (Registration 13:00～)
Location: Nobi Nobi Hiroba Kids’ Slope
Fee: Free of charge
Capacity: First 30 pairs per day
Chagu Chagu Umako is coming.
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Let’s take a commemorative photo with a horse!
Date / Sunday, February 1
Time / ①10:00-11:30 ②13:00-14:30
Fee / Free of charge
*Only children can ride horses.
*The event may be canceled in case of congestion.
Let’s play with Kang-chan!
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Kan-chan, the official original character of JR Morioka Branch Office, will come to the event.
Date／February 11 (Wed., national holiday)
Time／11:00～
Place／Nobinobi Hiroba special venue
Fee／Free of charge
Cooperation／JR East Morioka Branch Office
children’s game involving the search for treasure
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Let’s find treasures hidden in the snowy mountains!
Date／February 1 (Sun), 15 (Sun), 23 (Mon)
Time／13:30～（Reception 13:00～）
Fee／Free of charge
Capacity／First 30 children per day
Conditions／
※Only children under elementary school age can participate.
Children must be able to participate without a parent or guardian.
Adults are not allowed to enter the area. Please watch from outside the area.
Adult version] Treasure hunt in the snow
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Let’s find treasures hidden in the snowy mountains! You can win gorgeous prizes such as accommodation vouchers for lodging facilities in Shizukuishi Town, Koiwai dairy products, sweets, and more. You will have to wait until the end of the event to find out what you will win!
Date: February 15 (Sun.)
Time: 10:30~ (Registration 10:00~)
Fee: 500 yen per person (junior high school students and older)
Capacity: 50 people on a first-come, first-served basis
*Only junior high school students and older are eligible.
*Non-participants are not allowed to enter the treasure hunt area due to the risk of tipping over or colliding with visitors. Please visit from outside the area.
Advance web reservations required up to 3 days in advance.
Snowshoe Walk Shizukuishi Winter Festa Special Edition
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A special edition of the “Shizukuishi Winter Festa” snowshoe walk. Visitors can enjoy special experiences such as making ice cream while walking on the snow field and playing on a slide in the forest.
Dates: Tuesday, February 3 and Sunday, February 22
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Fee: 3,000 yen per person (age 5 or older)
*Snowshoe rental 500 yen
Capacity: First 20 people
*Availability limited to those age 5 or older
Advance web reservation required 3 days in advance
Fire Lounge Jam
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Enjoy music around the fire at night in Makibaen.
Date／Saturday, February 14
Time／16:00～
Place／Special venue in the park
picture book reading party
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Keitaro, who travels all over Japan reading picture books to children, will be here. Keitaro,” who travels all over Japan reading picture books to children, will be here. You can enjoy the warmth of the room and take your time.
Date／February 11 (Wed., national holiday)
Time／① 11:00～ ② 14:00～
Place／Sairinkan
Mini Live & Let’s play with Joyman!
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Comedian “Joyman” will enliven the Winter Festa with a mini live performance and sledding competition.
Date／Saturday, February 14
Time／14:00～
character show
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Date / February 21 (Sat) Kamen Rider Zeds show
February 22 (Sun) Kimi to Idol Pretty Cure♪ show
Time / Each day ① 11:00～ ② 14:00～ Each session lasts about 30 minutes
Parent and Child Snow Sports Day
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Koiwai Farm’s first snow field day! Parents and children join forces to win the championship!
Sledding races, snow ball tossing, and other winter events will be held. Let’s exercise in the snow with all your might!
Date: Monday, February 23
Time: 10:30-12:00 (Registration from 10:00)
Fee: Free of charge
Capacity: First 30 pairs
*Please bring an adult and a child in pairs. Adults only and children only are not allowed to participate.
Advance web reservations required up to 5 days in advance.
Illumination Lighting
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Dates: February 7 (Sat), 14 (Sat), 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun)
Time: 16:00 – 20:00
Winter Fireworks Launch
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You can enjoy the fireworks along with the illumination.
Date／Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22
Time／19:30～ (about 5 minutes)
attraction
sledging
Hours/
Kids Slope 9:00-16:30 (until 20:00 on evening event days)
Snow Slope 9:00-16:30
Sled Rental
Hours/9:00-16:00 (until 19:00 on evening days)
Reception/Information Center
Fee/500 yen per car (3 hours)
snow train
Time / 10:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (until 19:30 on evening event days)
Fee / 600 yen
Venue / Snow Train venue
*Height 100cm and over
*No children under 100cm for safety reasons
Wriggle Time for Omama
Time / 10:00-12:00, 13:30-15:00
Fee / 300 yen (1 cup of carrot)
Venue / Koiwai Hospark
Makiba Craft Workshop
Time/9:00-11:00, 13:00-16:00 (until 19:30 on evening event days)
Fee/500 yen (10 shots)
Venue/Makibano Hall North Wing
mini-archery
Time/9:00-16:15 (until 19:45 on evening days)
Fee/500 yen (10 shots)
Venue/Makibano Hall North Wing
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*We will update this page as soon as the content is determined.
*Event details are subject to change due to lack of snow, weather, or other circumstances.