Aomori "Aomoriya" Winter Lucky Draw: The Sandman's Lamp and the Seven Gods of Good Fortune welcome you! "WATSUDO LUCK FESTIVAL｜Giant Paper Sumo Poker of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, Seven Gods of Good Fortune Parade, Tuna Fishing Tag｜2025/12/3-2026/2/28

Would you like to spend a winter trip in Tohoku with a New Year's flavor? Popular hot spring inns in Aomori PrefectureAomoriya (Aomoriya by リゾート Hoshino)In the winter of this year, we will again hold a blessing event with the theme of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune."わっつど開運祭（わっつど開運まつり）"The event was organized by the Aomori representative, "わっつど". In the Aomori dialect, "わっつど" means "to use all one's strength, to give all one's heart," and the event is an expression of Aomori.Sandman Lamp (Nebuta)The combination of crafts and the New Year's lucky draw culture, from photo-taking to interactive experiences, is suitable for young and old alike.

Event Highlights

・The Seven Dignitaries: Made with Sandman's lampsthe Seven Fortunes (Taoist movement)(Ebisu, Daikoku, Vairocana, Benzai, Bubu, Fukurokushou, Shoujou) appeared to welcome the guests, and the gigantic lantern set was full of energy.
・The new "Giant Seven Fortunes Paper Sumo Poker"!The festival is held in the form of a tawara (a straw rice paddy) in the shape of a treasure boat, with a 2-meter-tall paper warrior controlled by the god of your choice.
・"Sandman's Lamp Seven Lucky Gods Parade": Collect seven seals from the seven places in the Parade Hall, and take the Seal Book as your own talisman after completing the process.
・"Tuna." "Tuna." "Tuna."The festival is held at the end of the day, with the tuna being caught with a fishing rod in honor of Ebisu, the god of fisheries, and the Oyoshi and Koyoshi Miyoshi tags, named after the parts of the tuna, are drawn.
・"Fuku Gacho" (Fuku Gacho)Aomori's blessings and traditional crafts, such as Nanbu's local toys.Hachiman MaTsugaruDove fluteAnd so on, the limited edition is waiting for you to open the box.

Organizational Information

Period: December 3, 2025 (Wed) to February 28, 2026 (Sat)
object (of discussion): Occupancy Limit
Main Venue：Jawamegu Plaza(Public Space in the Pavilion)
RemarksPlease refer to the Museum's announcement for details: The time period and content of each program may be adjusted or discontinued depending on the venue.

Detailed description of the five experiences, time slots, and fees

(1) Sandman's Lantern

The Seven Djinns and Seven Blessings Sandman Lamp byUchiyama Ryusei與Tateyama RyuboCreated by two Sandman artists, the three-dimensional light and shadow are very tense and suitable for taking photos for blessings.
Time: The Day of the EndFee: FreeLocationJawametsu Plaza.

2) Giant Seven Fortunes Paper Sumo (New)

Pick one of the seven gods of good fortune to control the giant paperweight that corresponds to the pattern, and compete with your family and friends in a vibration competition by hitting the edges of the tawara and forcing your opponent out of bounds first.
Time：15:00～18:00Fee: FreeLocationJawametsu Plaza.

(3) Sandman's Lamp Seven Blessings of the Gods Tour (Collected Chapters)

In honor of Tsugaru's local folklore of "Shichifukujin (Seven Gods of Good Fortune) Parade" at the end and beginning of the year, you can collect seven seals from seven locations in the museum, and then bring them back to Tsugaru with you in a Shichifukujin bundle pocket.
Stamp Account Sales：15:00～20:00(Jゃわめぐ広場)Price: 700 yen (tax included)
Experience Time: All days (5:00 - 22:00 in the hot spring "Motoyu" area)

4) Tuna Fishing Tag

Use your fishing rod to catch a tuna model made using the Sandman's Lamp technique to obtain the corresponding "Tuna Tag". The lucks are named after the parts of the tuna, fromBig belly (big toro) = big luck到Nakaguchi (Nakatoro) = Nakayoshietc. Those who win the Big Belly drawing will receive a Big Fishing Flag design sticker.
Time: 15:00～20:00Fee: 500 yen (tax included)LocationJawametsu Plaza.

5) Fuku Gacho (Fuku Gacho)

Transfer of Aomori Fortune and Crafts: Southern Local Toys for Wedding/Housewarming GiftsHachiman Ma (やわたうま)blessedTsugaru Hatakeetc.
Time: 15:00～20:00Fee: 1,500 yen (tax included)LocationJawametsu Plaza.

About Aomoriya (Aomoriya by リゾート Hoshino)

conceptualThe "Noresore Aomori ひとものがたり～" (Experience Aomori culture through people and stories) is a park of about 220,000 tsubo, with a wealth of four-seasonal activities.
address56 Kiyama, Aza-kuma, Misawa-shi, Aomori 033-0044, Japan
Telephone: 050-3134-8094 (Hoshino Reservation Center)
Number of Rooms: 236 roomsCheck-in/out: 15:00/12:00
Reference Price: From 23,000 yen per person per night (2 persons per room, tax included, breakfast and dinner included)
transportation: Aomori RailwayMisawa StationIt is a 15-minute walk;Misawa AirportAbout 20 minutes by car
Official Website：https://hoshinoresorts.com/zh_tw/hotels/aomoriya/
Official SNS: @hoshinoresorts_aomoriya

Pre-trip advice

・Clothing: There are photo opportunities and outdoor trails inside and outside the museum, so it is recommended that you wear clothing and non-slip shoes that allow you to move around and keep you warm.
・time period: Interactive programs are mostly concentrated from 15:00 to 20:00, so it is recommended to stay in the afternoon and have the most fulfilling experience in the evening.
・PhotographySandman Lamp is made of paper and skeleton, please keep a distance to avoid touching it when taking photos.

Conclusion

Give the lights and snow of Aomori your first good fortune of the New Year. From the Seven Gods of Fortune to paper sumo wrestling and the Gohan, you'll find a wide variety of things to do in Aomori."Watsudo Kaisai Matsuri"Transform local culture into a fun experience for everyone. When visiting the Tohoku region in winter, why not makeAomori HouseMake a list and collect the "Seven Good Blessings" that are yours.