Festivals and Events


Enburi


Enburi is the representative folk performance for this area. The festival is held for four days, starting February 17, every year to pray for a good harvest.


Kabushima Festival Held on the 3rd Sunday in April. This is a traditional festival at Kabushima Shrine.


Hachinohe Port Festival Held in Late July at the Hamadori area and fishing port. Processions carry portable shrines into the sea.


Hachinohe Sansha Taisai (Three shrines joint festival) This is the largest festival in the area. It is highlighted by a parade that is up to 2.5 km long for the opening, called “Otoori” (on August 1st) and closing, called “Okaeri” (on August 3rd). “Dashi” (floats) constructed by individual neighborhood groups compete as they parade festively along the streets of the city accompanied by the playing of Japanese-style flutes and drums while children boisterously shout chants and pull the floats.


Chrysanthemum Festival & Chrysanthemum Doll Fair Held from Late October to early November. Displays prized chrysanthemum plants and dolls made with live chrysanthemums.


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