Thursday 28 April 2016

Risoukyo Flower Festivals 2016

Risoukyo's lovely botanical gardens are a hidden gem of Towada. In the spring/early summer it has three major flower festivals: lupin, Chinese peony, and Japanese iris festivals.

See the website for a handy chart of predicted blooming times.
(Japanese only - look for "2016年 開花予測")

Status Legend
JapaneseEnglish
ルピナスLupin
芍薬Chinese Peony
花菖蒲Japanese Iris
上旬early (in the month)
中旬mid-month
下旬late (in the month)
つぼみbud
咲き始めstarting to bloom
見頃best viewing period
三~吾分咲き30-50% blooming
見納めend of viewing period


Lupin Festival
ルピナスまつり (lupinus matsuri)
Date: May 28 - June 30, 2016
Description: Enjoy 10,000 flowers spread over 4000 square metres
Risoukyo Lupin Festival Lupinus Matsuri 鯉艸郷 ルピナスまつりRisoukyo Lupin Festival Lupinus Matsuri 鯉艸郷 ルピナスまつり

Risoukyo Lupin Festival Lupinus Matsuri 鯉艸郷 ルピナスまつり

Chinese Peony Festival
芍薬まつり (shakuyaku matsuri)
Date: June 4-19, 2016
Description: Enjoy about 2000 blooms of 140 varieties
Risoukyo Chinese Peony Festival Shakuyaku Matsuri 鯉艸郷 芍薬まつりRisoukyo Chinese Peony Festival Shakuyaku Matsuri 鯉艸郷 芍薬まつり

Risoukyo Chinese Peony Festival Shakuyaku Matsuri 鯉艸郷 芍薬まつり

Japanese Iris Festival
花菖蒲まつり (hanashoubu matsuri)
Date: June 18 - July 24, 2016
Description: Enjoy 20,000 flowers of 500 varieties
Risoukyo Japanese Iris Festival Hanashoubu Matsuri 鯉艸郷 花菖蒲まつりRisoukyo Japanese Iris Festival Hanashoubu Matsuri 鯉艸郷 花菖蒲まつり

Risoukyo Japanese Iris Festival Hanashoubu Matsuri 鯉艸郷 花菖蒲まつり


If you want to take a break while viewing the extensive gardens, try the traditional thatched-roof house turned restaurant, Risoutei (鯉艸亭). Among other things, it offers "handmade waterwheel soba" (手打ち水車そば teuchi suisha soba) made from buckwheat milled in the waterwheel near the entrance of the park, stewed apples (りんご煮 ringo-ni) for dessert, and perilla juice (しそジュース shiso juice)--all very refreshing on a hot summer day. (Risoutei is closed weekdays except for reservations in May. Open daily June-July.)
Risoukyo Restaurant Risoutei 鯉艸郷 レストラン鯉艸亭
Risoutei
Risoukyo Restaurant Risoutei Handmade Waterwheel Soba 鯉艸郷 レストラン鯉艸亭 手打ち水車そば
Handmade Waterwheel Soba

Risoukyo Restaurant Risoutei stewed apples 鯉艸郷 レストラン鯉艸亭 りんご煮
Stewed Apples
Risoukyo Restaurant Risoutei Perilla Shiso Juice 鯉艸郷 レストラン鯉艸亭 しそジュース
Perilla Juice

Location: Risoukyo 手作り村鯉艸郷 
Torigamori-2-10 Fukamochi (青森県十和田市深持鳥ケ森2−10)
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0106
0176-27-2516

Hours: 9:00-17:00 Daily April 29-July 31, 2016
(Open Sundays only, or on weekdays with reservations August-October; Closed November-April)
Admission: 
  • Adults (High School-Aged & Up): 550yen (May: 300yen)
  • Elementary-Junior High School Students: 200yen (May: 100yen)
  • Groups (15+ people): 450yen (May: 270yen)
  • Physically Disabled: 400yen (May: 200yen)

More Information:
Risoukyo Official Website (Japanese/English) http://www.risoukyo.com

Tennou Azalea Festival 2016

Tennou Azalea Festival 2016
天王つつじまつり
(Tennou Tsutsuji Matsuri)

Every spring the hill upon which Tennou Shrine rests is covered in bright pink azalea blooms. The area is illuminated with lite lanterns from 19:00-21:00 daily throughout the event.

2015 Tennou Azalea Festival Shichinohe Town 平成27年天王つつじまつり 七戸町2015 Tennou Azalea Festival Shichinohe Town 平成27年天王つつじまつり 七戸町2015 Tennou Azalea Festival Shichinohe Town 平成27年天王つつじまつり 七戸町
(Photos from 2015 Tennou Azalea Festival)

Date: May 1-15, 2016
Location: Tennou Shrine, Shichinohe Town 天王神社 七戸町 (map)
Parking: Free parking at Shichinohe Town Hall & Other Locations (map 1, map 2)
Admission: Free

Check the current azalea blooming status at http://www.shichinohe-kankou.jp/8359
(Japanese only)

Status Legend
JapaneseEnglish
つぼみbudding
一部partially
~割(~x10)% (e.g. 9割=90%)
~分(~x10)% (e.g. 八分=80%)
開花blooming
見頃peak viewing period
満開full bloom


Tennou Shrine 天王神社
50 Shichinohe(青森県上北郡七戸町七戸50)
Shichinohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-2525


More Information:
Base of the Trip, Shichinohe Website (Japanese): http://www.shichinohe-kankou.jp/kanko/tennotsutsujimatsuri

National Kagura Event Hayachine 2016

National Kagura Event Hayachine 2016
全国神楽大会ハヤチネ2016
(Zenkoku Kagura Taikai Hayachine)

Kagura (神楽), literally meaning "for the pleasure of the gods" is a performance of sacred (Shinto) music and dancing. Across Japan there are many different local regional variations, many of which are designated--either on the municipal, prefectural, or national level--as Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties (重要無形民俗文化財 juuyou mukei minzoku bunkazai).

This event has been organized to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the designation of Hayachine Kagura (Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture) as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Enjoy kagura performances from various prefectures around Japan, as well as a special guest performance of Barong Dance, a type of lion dance from Bali, Indonesia. Local product and food stalls will also be operating at the venue on both days of the event.
National Kagura Event Hayachine 2016 poster 平成28年全国神楽大会ハヤチネ ポスター 岩手県花巻市 Hanamaki City Iwate Prefecture Zenkoku Kagura Taikai Hayachine

Date: September 3-4, 2016
Time: 9:00-17:00
Location: Atagoyama Park (next to Hanamaki Sogo Bunkazai (Cultural Heritage) Center)
愛宕山公園(花巻市総合文化財センターの隣り)(map)
Admission: 500yen (18 & younger: Free)

Wednesday 27 April 2016

Kaikyou Imabetsu Spring Festival 2016

Kaikyou Imabetsu Spring Festival 2016
海峡今別春まつり
(Kaikyou Imabetsu Haru Matsuri)

A spring festival by the coast featuring "Arauma," Imabetsu's traditional performing art.
Kaikyou Imabetsu Spring Festival  海峡今別春まつり Kaikyou Imabetsu Haru Matsuri
Photo source: Aomori Blue Road Story

Date: Sunday May 15, 2016
Time: 12:00-16:00
Location: Kaikyou Sazanami Park 海峡さざなみ公園 (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:
  • Arauma: participants wear horse costumes on top of tradtional Nebuta costumes as dance and shout with flute and drum accompaniment
  • Performing Arts Performances
  • Teodori Dance Performances
  • Etc.

Kaikyou Sazanami Park 海峡さざなみ公園


More Information:
Aomori Blue Road Story (Japanese): http://www.aomorinote.jp/festival.html#fes05

Nanbu Town Spring Festival 2016

Nanbu Town Spring Festival 2016
南部町春まつり
(Nanbu-cho Haru Matsuri)

Highlights of this festival include a procession of children wearing pink kimonos and decorative crowns and various traditional performing arts performances.

Nanbu Town Spring Festival 2016 平成28年南部町春まつり Nanbu-cho Haru Matsuri

Date: May 3-4, 2016
Time: 9:00-15:00
Location: Hokoji Temple 法光寺 (map)
Admission: Free

Hiranai Spring Festival 2016

Hiranai Spring Festival 2016
第3回ひらないの春まつり
(Hiranai no Haru Matsuri)

Events where you can enjoy mountains, oceans, and scallops in Hiranai Town.

Hiranai Spring Festival 2016 poster 平成28年 平内町 第3回ひらないの春まつり ポスター Haru Matsuri


Mountain Hiranai Festival 山のひらないまつり
Date: Tuesday May 3, 2016
Time: 12:00~ Location: Square in Front of Yogoshiyama Ski Area 夜越山スキー場前広場 (map)
Admission: Free

Warasse Go! Go! Week 2016

Warasse Go! Go! Week 2016 ワ・ラッセGO!GO!ウィーク

Various events at Nebuta no Ie Warasse for Golden Week.
Warasse Go! Go! Week 2016 flyer ワ・ラッセGO!GO!ウィーク 平成28年 青森市 チラシ Aomori City

Date: April 29-May 8, 2016
Location: Nebuta no Ie Warasse ねぶたの家ワ・ラッセ (map)
Admission: Free (some events in paid admission area)

Itayanagi Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Itayanagi Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
いたやなぎ桜まつり
(Itayanagi Sakura Matsuri)

A festival with music, dance, and food under the cherry blossom trees.

Itayanagi Cherry Blossom Festival 2016 flyer 平成28年板柳町 いたやなぎ桜まつり チラシ Sakura Matsuri
Date: Friday April 29, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Iwakigawakasen Park 岩木川河川公園 (map)
Admission: Free

International Kite Festa in Fujisaki 2016

International Kite Festa in Fujisaki 2016
第21回国際交流凧フェスタinふじ崎2016
(Kokusai Kouryuu Tako Festa in Fujisaki)

A festival featuring kites and foods from around the world!

Date: Friday April 29, 2016
Time: 12:00-16:00
Location: Life Court Hirakawa ライフコード平川 (map)
Admission: Free

Tsugaru City Inaugural Spring Festival

Tsugaru City Inaugural Spring Festival
第1回つがる市春まつり
(Tsugaru-shi Haru Matsuri)

The first Tsugaru City Spring Festival features food stalls and various musical and other performances from local school and community groups.

Tsugaru City Inaugural Spring Festival poster 第1回つがる市春まつり 平成28年 ポスター 2016 Tsugaru-shi Haru Matsuri

Date: April 29-30, 2016
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Hiratakanuma Park 平滝沼公園 (map)
Admission: Free

Tuesday 26 April 2016

Sai Village Squid Festival 2016

Sai Village Squid Festival 2016
佐井村ヤリイカ祭り
(Sai-mura Yariika Matsuri)

An event featuring Sai Village's delicious spring squid. (Warning: Limited Quantities)
Sai Village Squid Festival 2016 平成28年 佐井村ヤリイカ祭り Sai-mura Yariika Matsuri poster

Date: May 3-4, 2016
Time: 10:00-14:00
Location: Tsugaru Kaikyo Bunkakan Arusasu Parking Lot
津軽海峡文化館アルサス駐車場 (map)
Events/Attractions:
  • Sale of Freshly Caught Squid
  • Grilled Squid & Scallop, etc. Sales
  • Marine Product Sales
  • Vegetable Sales
  • Squid Fishing
  • Etc.

Tsugaru Kaikyo Bunkakan Arusasu 津軽海峡文化館アルサス
Ōsai-112 Sai (青森県下北郡佐井村佐井大佐井112)
Sai Village, Shimokita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-4711
TEL: 0175-38-4515


More Information:
Aomori Sightseeing News aptinet (Japanese): http://www.aptinet.jp/Detail_display_00005583.html

Spring Komakkoland Festival 2016

Spring Komakkoland Festival 2016
春の駒っこランドまつり
(Haru no Komakkoland Matsuri)

Various performances and experiences--fun for the whole family!

Spring Komakkoland Festival 2016 平成28年 春の駒っこランドまつり  十和田市 ポスター Haru Matsuri Towada City poster

Date: April 29-May 5, 2016
Location: Towada Baji Koen, Komakkoland 十和田馬事公苑駒っこランド (map
Admission: Free (some pay events)

Aspam Spring Festival 2016

Aspam Spring Festival 2016
2016 アスパム春まつり
(Aspam Haru Matsuri)

Craft festival, Aomori local product festival, curry festival, and local gourmet festival all rolled into one big event!

Aspam Spring Festival 2016 アスパム春まつり 青森市 チラシ表 Aomori City Haru Matsuri flyer front
Aspam Spring Festival 2016 アスパム春まつり 青森市 チラシ裏 Aomori City Haru Matsuri flyer back

Date: April 29-May 5, 2016
Time: 9:00-19:00
Location: Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center Aspam
青森県観光物産館アスパム (map)
Admission: Free

Mutsu Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Mutsu Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
2016 むつ桜まつり
(Mutsu Sakura Matsuri)

Cherry blossom viewing and various events at two different parks in Mutsu.

Mutsu Cherry Blossom Festival 2016 むつ桜まつり  平成28年 ポスター Sakura Matsuri poster

Date: April 29-May 5, 2016
Admission: Free

Misawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Misawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
第4回みさわ桜まつり
(Misawa Sakura Matsuri)

Enjoy various stage events, food sales and more under the cherry blossom trees.

Misawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2016 flyer 平成28年 第4回みさわ桜まつり 三沢市 チラシ Sakura Matsuri

Date: Friday April 29, 2016
Time: 12:00-19:00
Location: Misawa Central Park 三沢市中央公園 (map)
Admission: Free

Monday 25 April 2016

Tohoku Town Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Tohoku Town Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
東北町桜まつり
(Tohoku-Machi Sakura Matsuri)

A unique cherry blossom festival featuring various sport and fishing related activities.

Tohoku Town Cherry Blossom Festival 2016 poster 平成28年 東北町桜まつり ポスター Tohoku-Machi Sakura Matsuri

Date: April 29-May 5, 2016
Location: Ogawarako Park 小川原湖公園 (map)
Admission: Free

Aomori Spring Festival 2016

Aomori Spring Festival 2016
あおもり春まつり


Aomori Spring Festival takes place at Gappo Park and Nogiwa Park. Enjoy various events and food under the cherry blossom trees.

Gappo Park Venue 合浦公園会場 (map)
Date: April 23-May 5, 2016
Parking: 500yen

Wednesday 20 April 2016

Shichinohe Spring Festival 2016

Shichinohe Spring Festival 2016
2016 しちのへ春まつり
(Shichinohe Haru Yasumi)

Shichinohe's spring festival is a collection of various events--including a Hina Doll Festival and Pizza Carnival--around the town instead of the typical cherry blossom viewing event.
Shichinohe Spring Festival 2016 flyer 平成28年 しちのへ春まつり チラシ 七戸町 Haru Matsuri


Date: April 22-May 15, 2016
Location: Shichinohe Town (Various)
Events/Attractions:

6th Annual Shichinohe Hina Doll Festival
第6回しちのへひなまつり
(Shichinohe Hina Matsuri)
Date: April 22-24
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Shichinohe Central Shopping Arcade 七戸中央商店街 (map)
Admission: Free
Hina Doll and other decorations displayed in 16 shops along the Shichinohe Central Shopping Arcade.


Exhibition of Kataoka Tsurutaro
片岡鶴太郎展 四季彩花
(Kataoka Tsurutaro Ten Shiki Saika)
Exhibition of Kataoka Tsurutaro 片岡鶴太郎展 四季彩花 Shiki Saika
Date: April 23-June 26
Time: 10:00-18:00 (17:30 last entry)
Location: Takayama Uichi Memorial Museum of Art
七戸町立鷹山宇一記念美術館 (map)
Admission:
  • Adult: 850yen
  • Student: 400yen
  • Elementary/Junior High School Students: 200yen
Signing Event サイン会 (Sign Kai)
Date: May 5
Time: ①11:00 ②14:00
Conditions/Restrictions:
  • Museum admission fees apply.
  • Limited to the first 100 people each session.
  • Only eligible items purchased at the museum can be signed.


Michi no Eki Shichinohe 22nd Anniversary
道の駅しちのへ開業22年祭
(Michi no Eki Shichinohe Kaigyou 22 Nensai)
Date: April 23-24
Time: 9:00-18:00
Location: Michi no Eki Shichinohe 道の駅しちのへ (map)
Admission: Free


Spring Produce Festival
春の文化村産物まつり
(Haru no Bunka Mura no Sanbutsu Matsuri)
Date: April 23-May 15
Time: 9:00-18:00
Location: Michi no Eki Shichinohe 道の駅しちのへ (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:
  • April 23, May 7 Meme-san Ventures Live Show
  • April 29 Handmade Soba Speed Eating Contest
  • Etc.


Having Fun with Railbuses 2016
レールバスとあそぼう2016
(Railbus to Asobou)
Date: May 3-5
More Information: English


Azalea Road Tourism Horse-Drawn Cart Trips
つつじロード観光馬車運行
(Tsutsuji Road Kankou Basha Unkou)
(Approx. 3km route, 40 min round trip ride, max. 10 people/time)
Date: May 14-15
Time: ①10:00 ②11:00 ③13:00 ④14:00
Location: Shichinohe Fall Festival Float Display Building
しちのへ秋まつり山車展示館 (map)
Cost: Adults: 300yen; ES Students: 100yen; Infants: Free


5th Annual Pizza Carnival in Shichinohe 第5回ピザカーニバルinしちのへ
Date: May 15
Time: 10:00-14:00
Location: Shichinohe Central Shopping Arcade 七戸中央商店街 (map)
Admission: Cost of pizza
Try original pizzas created solely for and available only at this event. Vote for your favourite pizza.


And various other events


MAPS

Shichinohe Central Shopping Arcade 七戸中央商店街

Takayama Uichi Memorial Museum of Art 七戸町立鷹山宇一記念美術館
67−94 Arakumanai (青森県上北郡七戸町荒熊内67-94)
Shichinohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-2501
TEL: 0176-62-5858


Michi no Eki Shichinohe 道の駅七戸
67−94 Arakumanai (青森県上北郡七戸町荒熊内67-94)
Shichinohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-2501
TEL: 0176-62-5777


More Information:
Base of the Trip, Shichinohe Tourism Website (Japanese): http://www.shichinohe-kankou.jp/
Takayama Uichi Memorial Museum of Art Website (Japanese): http://www.takayamamuseum.jp/

Tuesday 19 April 2016

Noheji Spring Festival 2016

Noheji Spring Festival 2016
2016 のへじ春まつり
 (Noheji Haru Matsuri)

Sports competitions and stage performances under the cherry blossom trees.

Noheji Spring Festival 2016 poster のへじ春まつり ポスター 平成28年野辺地町 Haru Matsuri)

Date: April 29-May 5, 2016
Location: Atago Park 愛宕公園 (map)
Events/Attractions:
  • Night Time "Light Up"
    (April 23-May 5 18:00-21:00)
  • Hotate Ekiden Long Distance Relay Road Race
    (April 29, 9:00~ )
  • Cherry Blossom Viewing Kendo Tournament & 20th Yoshida Cup Tournament
    (May 3, 9:00~ )
  • Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
    (May 4, 10:00~
    • Hula Dance
    • Tsugaru Minyou Song & Teodori Dance
    • Modern Dance
    • Musical Performances
    • Etc.
  • Etc.

Atago Park 愛宕公園
56 Teranosawa (青森県上北郡野辺地町寺ノ沢56)
Noheji Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-3118


More Information:
Noheji Tourism Association (Japanese): http://www.noheji-kankou.com/イベント/

Friday 15 April 2016

Cherry Blossom of Aomori Photo Contest 2016

Cherry Blossom of Aomori Photo Contest 2016
青森の桜フォトコンテスト2016
(Aomori no Sakura Photo Contest)

Submission call for cherry blossom photographs that show the attractiveness of spring in Aomori.

Contest Details
  • Theme: Aomori's Cherry Blossoms
  • Contest Sponsor/Judge: Aomori no Miryoku 青森の魅力
  • Contest Awards & Prizes Awards & Prizes will be awarded based on the whims of the Contest Sponsors
  • Result Announcements: Late May
  • Copyright: 
    • Photographers will retain the rights to winning works in principal.
    • However, the sponsors reserve the right to use submitted works for the following purposes:
      • Posting to the "Aomori no Miryoku" website and/or Facebook Page
      • Printing in the sponsoring organizations' PR & other printed materials
Entry Requirements/Restrictions:
  • Photo Size/Specifications: 
    • 5 MB in size or less
    • No restrictions on photo subject/date/location within Aomori
  • Max. Submissions: None
  • Smart phone photographs are acceptable
  • Photographs must have been taken by the submitter
Entry Submission Information:
  • Upload your photo to the Facebook Event Website with the following information:
    • 日付 Date (Photograph was Taken)
    • 作品タイトル Photgraph Title
    • スポット・場所 Location photograph was taken
    • 作品に対するコメント Comment Regarding the Photo

  • Deadline: Sunday May 8, 2016
More Information:
Official Facebook Event Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/events/1681965078731570/

Thursday 14 April 2016

Oma Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Oma Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
大間町桜まつり
(Oma-machi Sakura Matsuri)

Enjoy various performances, Oma beef BBQ and more under the cherry blossoms.

Oma Cherry Blossom Festival 2016 poster 平成28年 大間町桜まつり ポスター Oma-machi Sakura Matsuri

Date: Sunday May 15, 2016
Time: 10:30-15:00
Location: Oma Uchiyama Park (Oma Onsen)
大間町内山公園 (おおま温泉海峡保養センター) (map)
Admission: Free

Rokunohe Spring Festival 2016

Rokunohe Spring Festival 2016
ろくのへ春まつり
(Rokunohe Haru Matsuri)

Enjoy sweets, BBQing, and various events under the cherry blossoms!

Rokunohe Spring Festival 2016 poster 平成28年ろくのへ春まつり  六戸町 ポスター Haru Matsuri

Date: April 23-May 5, 2016
Location: Tateno Park 舘野公園 (map)
Admission: Free

Sannohe Spring Festival 2016

Sannohe Spring Festival 2016
さんのへ春まつり
(Sannohe Haru Matsuri)

Spring festival with a variety of performances and activities to enjoy at the Sannohe Castle Site/Shiroyama Park.

Sannohe Spring Festival 2016 poster 平成28年さんのへ春まつり 三戸町 ポスター Haru Matsuri

Date: April 29-May 5, 2016
Location: Shiroyama Park 城山公園 (map)
Admission: Free

Wednesday 13 April 2016

Takko Town Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Takko Town Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
青森県田子町 さくらまつり
(Takko-Machi Sakura Matsuri)

Various events for young and old alike to enjoy, such as chainsaw art and a cherry blossom viewing party.

Takko Town Cherry Blossom Festival 2016 poster 平成28年 青森県田子町さくらまつり ポスター Takko-Machi Sakura Matsuri

Date: April 30-May 5, 2016
Location: Daifukuyama Park 大福山公園 (map)
Admission: Free

Tuesday 12 April 2016

Hachinohe Wine Festival 2016

Hachinohe Wine Festival 2016
八戸ワインフェス2016

Official Website (Japanese): http://www.winefes8.info/

An event to learn about, taste, and enjoy wine featuring wine & cheese seminars, wine tasting, and a competition for young sommeliers.

Date: Sunday, May 22, 2016
Time: 12:00-19:00
Location: Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi 八戸ポータルミュージアムはっち (map)
Admission: Free (some paid events)

Tsugaru Kanayamayaki Spring Pottery Festival 2016

Tsugaru Kanayamayaki Spring Pottery Festival 2016
津軽金山焼「春の陶器祭り」
(Tsugaru Kanayamayaki Haru no Touki Matsuri)

A chance to get greal deals on Tsugaru Kanayamayaki pottery!

Tsugaru Kanayamayaki Spring Pottery Festival 2016  flyer front 五所川原市 平成28年津軽金山焼 春の陶器祭り チラシ表 Goshogawara Haru no Touki Matsuri

Tsugaru Kanayamayaki Spring Pottery Festival 2016  flyer back 五所川原市 平成28年津軽金山焼 春の陶器祭り チラシ裏 Goshogawara Haru no Touki Matsuri

Date: April 2-May 8, 2016
Time: 9:00-18:00
Location: Chiyozuru-5-79 Kaneyama, Goshogawara City
青森県五所川原市金山千代鶴5−79 (map) Admission: Free

Having Fun with Railbuses 2016

Having Fun with Railbuses 2016
レールバスと遊ぼう2016
(Railbus to Asobou)

A chance for train fans to see and ride the old Shichinohe Railbus!
Shichinohe Railbus 七戸町レールバス
Photo source: aptinet

Date: May 3-5, 2016
Location: Former Nanbu Jukan Railway Line Shichinohe Station 
旧南部縦貫鉄道線 七戸駅(map)
Admission: Free

Let's Enjoy! Festival 2016

Let's Enjoy Festival 2016
たのしむべ!フェスティバル
(Tanoshimu-be! Festival)

A spring festival featuring a fireworks, laser light & music show. Fun for children and adults alike!


Date: May 14-15, 2016
Time: May 14, 12:00~, May 15, 9:00~
Location: Oishi Sports Park, Rokkasho Village
六ヶ所村 大石総合運動公園 特設会場 (map)
Admission: Free

Monday 11 April 2016

Tsugaru Fujimi Lake Park Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Tsugaru Fujimi Lake Park Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
第10回津軽富士見湖桜まつり
(Tsugaru Fujimi-ko Sakura Matsuri)

Enjoy various events and the beauty of 2000 cherry blossom trees in full bloom around Tsugaru Fujimi Lake.

Date: April 29-May 5, 2016
Location: Fujimi Lake Park (Tsuruta Town) 富士見湖パーク (map)
Admission: Free

Shuji Terayama Museum Spring Festival 2016

Shuji Terayama Museum Spring Festival 2016
寺山修司記念館フェスティバル2016春
(Terayama Shuji Kinenkan Festival 2016 Haru)

Annual spring festival commemorating the anniversary Shuji Terayama's death.

Shuji Terayama Museum Spring Festival 2016 flyer front Misawa City 三沢市平成28年 寺山修司記念館フェスティバル2016春 チラシ表 Shuji Terayama Museum Spring Festival 2016 flyer back Misawa City 三沢市平成28年 寺山修司記念館フェスティバル2016春 チラシ裏

Date: May 3-5, 2016
Time: 9:00-17:00 (16:30 last entry)
Location: Shuji Terayama Museum 寺山修司記念館 (map)
Admission: 530yen (Outdoor Events Free)
(Groups of 20+: Adult 430yen, High School Students 100yen, Elementary School Students 50yen)

Sunday 10 April 2016

Kanchogai Street Cherry Blossom Photo Submission Call 2016

Kanchogai Street Cherry Blossom Photo Submission Call 2016
十和田市官庁街通りの桜写真募集
(Towada-shi Kanchogai Dori no Sakura Shashin Boshuu)

The Towada Tourism Association is putting out a call for submissions of photos of cherry blossoms along Kanchogai Dori to display at the Cherry Blossom Viewing Area (桜展望台) during the Towada Spring Festival.
Towada City Kanchogai Street Cherry Blossom Photo Submission Call 2016 平成28年十和田市官庁街通りの桜写真募集

Theme: "Towada & Me" 十和田とわたし (Towada to Watashi)
Submission Period: April 6-30, 2016

Oirase Brewery Beer Day 2016

Oirase Brewery Beer Day
奥入瀬麦酒館「ビールの日」
(Beer no Hi)

Enjoy 2 hours of all-you-can-drink Oirase Brewery beer (and other drinks) for only 1080yen on this special, once-a-year "Beer Day."
Oirase Brewery Beer Day 2016 Towada City 十和田市 奥入瀬麦酒館 平成28年「ビールの日」

Date: Saturday April 23, 2016
Time: 11:00-19:00 (18:30 last order)
Location: Oirase Brewery 奥入瀬麦酒館 (map)
Cost: 1080yen

Saturday 9 April 2016

Oirase Brewery Day 2016

Oirase Brewery Day 2016
奥入瀬麦酒館「麦酒館の日」
(Mugishu-Kan no Hi)

Enjoy two hours of all-you-can-drink Oirase beer and other drinks for only 1600yen. Add 90minutes of all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad, appetizers and dessert for only 1300yen. (Reservations required.)
Oirase Brewery Day 2016 十和田市 奥入瀬麦酒館 平成28年「麦酒館の日」 Mugishu-Kan no Hi Towada City
Date: 3rd Thursday of Each Month
Time: 11:00-21:00 (20:30 last order)
Location: Oirase Brewery 奥入瀬麦酒館 (map)
Cost: 120min All-You-Can-Drink 1600yen; 90min All-You-Can-Eat 1300yen
(Minimum party numbers: 2 people. Maximum seating: 80 people.)
Reservations: Required. Call 0176-72-3231. Reservations accepted up to the day before the event.

Wednesday 6 April 2016

Kogin Fes 2016

Kogin Fes 2016 第5回こぎんフェス
Official Website: Japanese

A festival celebrating Koginzashi embroidery, a Tsugaru area local traditional art/craft.
Kogin Fes 2016 Hirosaki City 平成28年第5回こぎんフェス 弘前市

Date: April 29-May 1, 2016 (Pre-Event April 28)
Time: 10:00-20:00 (ends 18:00 on May 1)
Location: Hirosaki Shimin Bunka Kouryukan Hall (Hiroro 4th FL)
弘前市民文化交流館ホール(ヒロロ4F)(map)

Admission: Free

Monday 4 April 2016

Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
金木桜まつり
(Kanagi Sakura Matsuri)

Ashino Park in Kanagi Area, Goshogawara City is considered one of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots.

Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival 金木桜まつり 五所川原市 芦野公園 Kanagi Sakura Matsuri Goshogawara Ashino Park Kouen
Photo Source: aptinet
Date: April 29-May 5, 2016 Time: AM~21:00
Location: Ashino Park 芦野公園 (map)
Parking: 350 car parking lot: 500yen cars; 2000yen large vehicles (buses, etc.)
Admission: Free

Hokugen Plum Blossom Festival 2016

Hokugen Plum Blossom Festival 2016
北限の梅まつり
(Hokugen no Ume Matsuri)

Usher in spring in Goshogawara by enjoying the sight of 2000 trees with plum blossoms in full bloom.
Hokugen Plum Blossom Festival 北限の梅まつり Hokugen no Ume Matsuri
Photo Source: aptinet

Date: April 23-May 1, 2016
Location: Tsugaru Flower Center 津軽フラワーセンター (map)
Admission: Free
Events: Soba, udon, and other local product sales

Tsugaru Flower Center 津軽フラワーセンター
Kamiyama (青森県五所川原市神山)
Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture 037-0611

More Information: Aomori Sightseeing News aptinet: http://www.aptinet.jp/Detail_display_00004057.html