This guide highlights what to expect from the weather, must-see seasonal attractions, and the best foods to enjoy during your visit.
Weather in February
February still feels like winter in Nagoya and the surrounding regions. Snow can still be found covering the mountains surrounding the city.
Daytime highs in Nagoya city in February average around 7°C to 10°C (45°F - 50°F), with the nighttime temperatures dropping to around 1°C to 5°C (34°F - 40°F). The number of cloudy days increases as the month goes on, as does the chance of precipitation.
The weather is even colder in the mountainous regions surrounding Nagoya including Takayama, Shirakawago, Mt. Gozaisho, and the many ski slopes in Gifu. In these areas, daily highs range from 0.5°C to 3°C (33°F - 38°F) with chances of snowfall at roughly 30%.
We recommend anyone visiting Nagoya and the surrounding region in February to pack warm layers of clothing including winter jackets, hats, and gloves. If you are planning to spend the day outdoors in the mountains or visit Shirakawago, we also recommend winter boots with good treads. Additionally, the outdoor air throughout the winter is very dry, so we recommend bringing (our purchasing) plenty of lotions and moisturizers.
Seasonal Highlights in February
Winter Activities
At Oasis 21 in the Sakae area of Nagoya, visitors can ice skate from November 29, 2025 (Saturday) through March 8, 2026 (Sunday) everyday between 13:00-20:00 on weekdays and 10:00-20:00 on weekends.
Winter Seasonal Foods
Strawberries are in season in winter in Japan as they are primarily grown in indoor greenhouses. Throughout the month of February, many farms offer strawberry picking experiences.
Festivals and Events in February
Setsubun Bean Throwing at Osu Kannon
- February 3 (Tuesday)
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Osu Kannon Temple: 2 Chome-21-47 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0011
The temple sets up a special stage in front of the main hall in which participants throw soy beans to ward off bad luck. Other events, including a parade featuring the 7 lucky gods on a ship are held in the Osu shopping district.
Magome-juku Winter Illuminations
- February 7, 2026 (Saturday)
- From 18:00
- Magome, Gifu
Lanterns made of ice and snow will be lit along the Nakasendo trail through the sloping street of Magome-juku.
Toba Fire Festival
- February 8 (Sunday)
- 15:00 to 20:30
- Toba Shimmeisha Shrine 〒444-0704 89 Nishibasama, Toba-cho, Nishio-shi, Aichi
One of Japan’s great fire festivals and designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, this impressive festival involves the burning of two large torches, called “Suzumi,” each approximately 5 meters tall. The festival's origins are unclear due to the loss of historical records, but it is said to date back approximately 1,200 years.
Once the suzumi are set aflame, 25-year-old men (an age thought to be of misfortune in Japan), are selected from opposing sides of a riverbank, and compete to retrieve sacred objects from the fire to offer them before the shrine. It is believed that this ritual divines the year's weather, harvest, and crop yields based on the outcome.
Gujo-Hachiman Kanzarashi (Carp Banner Painting)
- February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
- 13:00 - 14:00 on January 20 and 10:00 - 11:00 on February 5
- In the Yoshida River where it meets the Kodara River (near Sogi Spring)
Kanazarashi is an essential part of the carp banner making process in which the banners are washed in the freezing cold rivers of Gujo-Hachiman on the coldest days of the year. It is said that this step is essential to bringing out the bright colors the banners are famous for.
All-Japan Gyoza Festival
- February 22, 2026 (Saturday) - February 24 (Monday)
- 10:00 am–5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm)
- Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park): 〒480-1342 Aichi, Nagakute, Ibaragabasama, 15331
Enjoy gyoza from some of the best restaurants in Nagoya and across Japan at this 3-day festival. Entry tickets are only 700yen, and if you purchase a Linimo One-day Ticket to get to the venue, you can also receive a free drink voucher.
Nagoya Ramen Festival
- February 3, 2026 (Tuesday) - February 23, 2026 (Monday) / not occurring on Feb 9 & 16
- 10:30 - 20:30 (last order 20:15)
- Hisaya Odori Park Edion Hisaya Square: 3-65 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Popular ramen shops from Nagoya and all over Japan gather in one location, allowing visitors to sample the top bowls of ramen with ease. Admission to the event is free and the ramen is served by a ticket exchange system (one ticket per bowl). Pre-sale tickets are available ahead of time from 7-eleven allowing you to save even more money.
Hina Doll Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family special exhibit
- February 1, 2026 (Saturday) - April 2, 2026 (Wednesday)
- 10:00 am–5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm)
- Tokugawa Art Museum: 1017 Tokugawacho, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0023
View the exquisite hina doll collection once owned by the Owari Tokugawa princesses of the Edo era. The Owari Tokugawa clan was a branch of the Tokugawa shogunate that presided over Nagoya during the "golden era of samurai”.
You can visit this location and see this impressive collection on our 1-Day Guided Garden Walk through Nagoya Castle & Historic Estates.
Recurring Monthly Events in Nagoya
Higashi-betsuin Morning Market
- The 8th, 18th, and 28th of every month (canceled if rain)
- 10:00 - 14:00
- Nagoya Betsuin: 〒460-0016 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Tachibana, 2 Chome−8
- Okaya Nagoya Hall (1-1-3 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi)
A morning market featuring vendors selling all kinds of vegetables, breads, sweets, and miscellaneous goods.
Nagoya Tsurumai International Shogi Class
- Every Second and fourth Sun of the month
- 9:30 - 11:30
- Okaya Nagoya Hall (1-1-3 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi)
Learn how to play shogi from a basic level. The instructors will teach you how to move the pieces and some strategy tips. The class is appropriate for all ages and nationalities. (Reservation required)
Featured Tours in February
Enjoy the Snow in Shirakawago
Recommended Tour: Spend the day enjoying the wintery-snowy atmosphere on a day trip from Nagoya which combines a visit to the famous thatched roof village, Shirakawago, with a morning of fun in the snow of the Japan Alps! Snow Monkey Resorts' (Winter Only) 1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Snow Day in the Japan Alps & Shirakawago brings you to the Japan Alps where you can enjoy sledding or playing in a field of Japan's famous powder snow, and step inside the historic houses of Shirakawago. This tour is the perfect fit for families or groups looking for a balance of winter fun and idilic locations.
New Tour
(Winter Only) 1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Snow Day in the Japan Alps & Shirakawago
- Spots:
- NagoyaShirakawago
- Pick-up:
- Nagoya
- Drop-off:
- Nagoya
Visit the quaint village of Gujo-Hachiman
Gujo Hachiman in February offers a peaceful, wintry atmosphere that feels far removed from Japan’s busy cities. Snow often dusts the town’s rivers, canals, traditional streets, and Gujo Hachiman Castle, creating beautiful seasonal scenery and excellent photo opportunities. The cold weather means far fewer visitors, allowing you to explore the historic town, waterways, and local shops at a relaxed pace. February is also a great time to enjoy local comfort foods and warm up after strolling through the crisp mountain air.
Recommended Tour: Embark on a family-friendly journey on Snow Monkey Resort's
1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Gujo Hachiman – Gifu's "Little Kyoto" in the Mountains to Gujo Hachiman, a small-yet-picturesque mountain village nicknamed "Little Kyoto" where Japan’s exceptional craftsmanship and timeless traditions come alive.
Tour the Toyota Museums
Visiting Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and Toyota Auto Museum in Nagoya in February is a great way to enjoy escape the cold by heading indoors and taking advantage of the quieter travel season. Nagoya’s Toyota museums offer fascinating insights into the history of manufacturing and automotive innovation, making them ideal destinations for visitors interested in technology, design, and industrial history.
Recommended Tour: Snow Monkey Resort's 1-Day Tour: Nagoya’s Industrial Legacy and Toyota's Innovation will lead you on a journey through Japan’s center of commerce and provide you with a glimpse into Nagoya’s industrial past and its dreams for a technological future as you are led by an experienced guide on this walking tour through Nagoya.
Plan Your February Visit
Ready to discover Nagoya in February? Explore our seasonal tours and charters to experience the best the region has to offer.
