Hirakawa City Onoe Cherry Blossom & Garden Shrub Festival & Hirafune Shigabou Festival 2016

Two festivals celebrating the natural beauty and parks of Hirakawa City.

Hirakawa City Onoe Cherry Blossom & Garden Shrub Festival 2016
平成28年　平川市おのえ花と植木まつり (Hirakawa-Shi Onoe Sakura to Ueki Matsuri)

Date: April 23-May 5, 2016
Time: 9:00-17:00 (lights until 21:00)
Location: Saruka Park 平川市猿賀公園 (map)
(Free Parking ～200 cars)
Admission: Free
Events:

• Boat Rentals (fees apply)
• Flea Market (April 23-24, 29-30, May 1, 3-5, 9:30-15:00)
• Treasure Hunting Game (100yen - April 23-24, 29-30, May 1, 3-5, 10:00-16:00) 
• Free Guided Tours (April 23-24, 29-30, May 1, 3-5, 10:00-16:00) 
• Neputa Parade (May 3, 13:00～)
• Opening Event Lion Dance (April 23, 9:30～)
• Hirakawa City Mascot Characters Appearance (May 5)
• Etc.

Saruka Park 平川市猿賀公園
Ikegami-45-3 Saruka (平川市猿賀石林45-3)
Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture 036-0242


More Information:
Hirakawa Tourism Association (Japanese): http://www.hirakawa-kankou.com/event/apr/71-2010-11-05-12-35-19.html


Hirafune Shigabou Festival 2016
広船志賀坊まつり (Hirafune Shigabou Matsuri)

Date: April 23-24, 2016
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: Shigabou Shinrin Park 平川市志賀坊森林公園 (map) (Free Parking)
Admission: Free
Events:

• Opening Ceremony Lion Dance & Tsugaru Shamisen Performance (April 23, 11:00～)
• Free Guided Tours
• Bonsai & Wild Grasses & Flower Displays/Sales
• Etc.

Shigabou Shinrin Park 平川市志賀坊森林公園
Kasezawa-47-1 Hirofune (平川市広船嘉瀬沢47-1)
Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture 036-0131


More Information:
Hirakawa Tourism Association (Japanese): http://www.hirakawa-kankou.com/event/may/136-2011-02-15-07-11-04.html