Events : Iwate Prefecture


Autumn in
Northern
Tohoku

Aomori Prefecture
Fall Foliage
Fall Festivals
Events
Tourist Farms,
Orchards, and More
Hiking
Camping
Beaches and More

Iwate Prefecture
Fall Foliage
Fall Festivals
Events
Tourist Farms,
Orchards, and More
Hiking
Camping
Beaches and More

Akita Prefecture
Fall Foliage
Fall Festivals
Events
Tourist Farms,
Orchards, and More
Hiking
Camping
Beaches and More

Kamaishi Marugoto Mikaku Gourmet Festival (Kamaishi City)

Gathering the bounty of the ocean, and the richness of the mountains! A festival of industry, of fishery, and agriculture all under one roof.
Dates: Oct 29 (Fri) - Oct 31 (Sun)
Location: Iwate Fisheries Technology Center and surrounding area
Access: 2 hrs by car from Tohoku Expy Hanamaki Minami IC
Information: Kamaishi Tourism and Products Division 0193-22-2111

Ishidoriya Sake Festival (Ishidoriya Town)

A festival befitting the home of the master sake brewers known as Nambu Toji. With sake and events spotlighting Ishidoriya's industries, live jazz, and a drinking song contest featuring songs from all over Japan, fun is sure to be had by all.
Dates: Oct 9 (Sat) - Oct 10 (Sun)
Transportation: 15 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Hanamaki IC
Prices: 3000 yen
Information: Ishidoriya Sake Festival Cmte 0198-45-4489

Saury Festival (Miyako City)

Saury is the epitomy of the culinary joys of autumn. Here at scenic Jodogahama Beach, enjoy this delicious fish as sashimi, salt broiled, or as dumplings in soup. And don't forget some excellent scallops, succulent salmon, or locally found mushrooms to complete the picture. If you find you just bought too much, send what you can't carry!
Dates: Oct 2 (Sat) - Oct 3 (Sun)
Fee: 1000yen
Location: Jodogahama Rest House and surrounding area
Access: 20 mins by bus from Miyako Sta. to Oku Jodogahama stop
Information: Miyako Tourism Assoc. 0193-62-3534
Dobekko Festival (Tono City)

"Dobekko" is the Tono dialect for the local sake brew. Enjoy dobekko and amazake (a sweet, non-alcoholic, sake-like drink) with salmon trout (Japanese salmon), mushroom cuisine, or rarer treats like bear soup and pheasant soba.
Dates: Nov 20 (Sat) - 21 (Sun), 27 (Sat) - 28 (Sun)
Tickets:1000yen (1300yen at the door)
Location: Tono Furusato Village
Access: 15 mins by car from Tono Sta.
Information: Festival Exec. Cmte. 0198-62-0222

Michinoku International Mystery Film Festival (Morioka City)

Now in its eighth year, this festival brings fans from all over Japan to enjoy mystery movies shown on and around Morioka's Cinema Street
Dates: Oct 29 (Fri) - 31 (Sun)
Admission fees vary by individual event
Location: Cinema Street, others (Morioka)
Access: 15 mins on foot from Morioka Sta.
Information: Morioka Tourism and Convention Assoc. 019-653-1895