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The 28th National Confectionery Expo

第28回全国菓子大博覧会

This confectionery expo displays 90 large-scale art pieces while showcasing live demonstrations and over 1,000 regional sweets from across Japan in one celebration.

This event has endedIt took place 30 May – 15 Jun 2025. Check the official website for future editions.
The 28th National Confectionery Expo, Asahikawa
© 第28回 全国菓子大博覧会・北海道
Dates
30 May – 15 Jun 2025
Opening hours
Mon–Sun10:00–18:00
Holidays10:00–18:00
Admission
Standard
Adult¥1,500
High School¥1,200
Elementary School¥800
Pre-purchase
Adult¥1,200
High School¥1,000
Elementary School¥600
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Venue
Dohoku Arcs Taisetsu Arena7-1-52, Kagura 4 Jo, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
〒 070-8004
How to get there
Nearest stationAsahikawa Station
旭川
Furano Line · Hakodate Main Line (Otaru - Asahikawa) · Sekihoku Main Line · Soya Main Line13 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop大雪アリーナ前2 min walk from the bus stop

The venue will feature two White Rock Domes, welcoming visitors with displays of origami cranes made from confectionery wrappers and projection mapping. The expo will showcase around 90 large-scale confectionery art pieces and award-winning sweets from a national confectionery competition. Visitors can enjoy live confectionery-making demonstrations, tasting corners, and interactive booths designed for both adults and children. A food and beverage area will also be available.

Additionally, this major confectionery event offers a unique opportunity to purchase over 1,000 regional sweets from across Japan — many of which are usually only available in their respective local areas.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Dohoku Arcs Taisetsu Arena. Legend: Sekihoku Main Line; Furano Line; Hakodate Main Line (Otaru - Asahikawa); Soya Main Line. Labelled stations: Sapporo, Odori, Furano, Shin-Asahikawa, Asahikawa, Asahikawa-Yojo.

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