It looks like the limited-time event “Spring Hokkaido Fair” will be held today, March 25 (Wed) to March 31 (Tue), at “Mont et Mer”, the shopping mall directly connected to JR Ashiya Station, and the department store “Daimaru Ashiya”.
Quoted from the Daimaru Ashiya official blog
Spring Hokkaido Fair
When is it happening?
March 25 (Wed) to March 31 (Tue), 2026
Where is it happening?

Mont et Mer Main Building 3F Event Space, Daimaru Ashiya 1F and Basement Floor
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 1-31 Funadocho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will be there?
Quoted from the Daimaru Ashiya official website
- A big lineup of popular sweets and gourmet foods from Hokkaido 🍰
- Rich soft-serve ice cream made with organic milk will be sold, with an eat-in corner available 🍨
- You can enjoy all kinds of dairy treats, including donuts packed with fresh cream, butter, cream cheese, and more 🥛
- Freshly baked Otaru specialty panju will also be available 🥟
- Classic sweets like Shiroi Koibito and Royce’ will be lined up too 🍫
- There will also be plenty of Hokkaido gourmet foods, including seafood bento and prepared dishes 🐟
Admission fee?
Free admission
Capacity?
None
Who can join?
Anyone
How to apply
No application needed. Just go directly to the venue!
Click here for event details (Daimaru Ashiya official blog)
Lastly
The ever-popular Hokkaido Fair is back again this year. And this time, it looks like soft-serve ice cream will be appearing for the first time at Ashiya Dayori on the 1st floor, which definitely has us curious! With everything from sweets to seafood, it seems like a great place to find a little treat for yourself or a gift to bring someone.



