Hachinohe Sansha Taisai 2017

Hachinohe Sansha Taisai 2017
2017 八戸三社大祭 (Hachinohe Three Shrine Grand Festival)

Although perhaps not quite as well known as the Nebuta/Neputa festivals of Aomori, Hirosaki, and Goshogawara, Hachinohe's Sansha Taisai is another famous summer festival in Aomori. It has a history of over 290 years and was recognized in 2004 as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. In 2016 it was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

It is a festival for 3 major Shinto shrines in Hachinohe, Ogami Shrine (おがみ神社), Shinra Shrine (新羅神社), and Shinmei Shrine (神明宮). The festival features a parade of 27 large dashi floats, mikoshi (portable shrines) from the 3 shrines, and Toramai tiger dancing, etc., as well as other events such as Kagami-style Kiba Dakyu (a polo-like horseback sport).

Hachinohe Fireworks Display 2017

Hachinohe Fireworks Display 2017
第３７回八戸花火大会2017 (Hachinohe Hanabi Taikai)

An impressive fireworks display of about 5000 fireworks against the backdrop of Hachinohe Harbour.

Date: Sunday August 20*, 2017 (*Rain Date: Sunday August 27, 2017*)
Time: 19:00
Location: Hachinohe Tatehana Harbour 八戸館鼻漁港 (map)

Hachinohe Tanabata Festival

Hachinohe Tanabata Festival 2017
八戸七夕まつり (Hachinohe Tanabata Matsuri)
Event Website (Japanese): http://www.8cci.or.jp/tanabata/

Enjoy Tanabata (Star Festival) decorations, performances, and shopping at various street vendors along the streets of Central Hachinohe.

(Photo Source: Japan Attractions)

Date: July 14-17, 2017
Time: 18:00-21:00
Locations: Central Hachinohe 八戸中心街 (Hachinohe Chuushingai), Honchō Minatomachi 湊町本町
Venue & Road Closures Map

More Information: Event Website (Japanese): http://www.8cci.or.jp/tanabata/

Nango Summer Jazz Festival 2017

Nango Summer Jazz Festival 2017
南郷サマージャズフェスティバル2017
Official Facebook Page: https://ja-jp.facebook.com/NangoJazz

A full day outdoor summer jazz festival. Get food and drinks at the various food stalls available at the venue.

Date: Saturday July 29, 2017 (Rain or Shine!)
Time: 13:00-20:30 (venue opens at 12:00)
Location: Kakko no Mori Ecoland Outdoor Stage カッコーの森エコーランド野外ステージ (Map)
Admission:

• Adult: 6000yen (5000yen advance)
• Junior High-Senior High School Students: 3000yen (2000yen advance)
• Elementary School-Aged & Younger: Free

2017 Aomori 10 City Festival in Towada

2017 Aomori 10 City Festival in Towada
あおもり10市大祭典in十和田 (Aomori Toshi Taisaiten in Towada)
Event Website (Japanese): http://aomori10shi.jp/

A festival showcasing major festivals and local foods/products, etc. from 10 cities around Aomori Prefecture: Aomori City, Hirosaki City, Hachinohe City, Kuroishi City, Goshogawara City, Towada City, Misawa City, Mutsu City, Tsugaru City, and Hirakawa City.

Date: September 23-24, 2017
Time:
   Saturday September 23: 10:00-20:00
   Sunday September 24: 10:00-15:00
Location: Kanchogai Street Area 官庁街通り周辺 (map)

Admission: Free (parade paid seating may be available?)

Towada Sakura Yabusame Exhibit in Hachinohe 2017

Towada Cherry Blossom Yabusame Exhibit in Hachinohe 2017
十和田桜流鏑馬展 (Towada Sakura Yabusame Ten)

A special exhibit about a major spring event of Towada City, "Sakura Yabusame" (cherry blossom horseback archery).

Date: March 18-19, 2017
Time: 11:00-18:00
Location: Hachinohe Shopping Center Lapia, 1st Floor Festa Plaza
八戸ショッピングセンターラピア １Ｆフェスタプラザ (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• Yabusame Photograph Display
• Past Poster Display
• Yabusame Competition Attire Display
• Yabusame Event Video Showings
• Japanese Small Item and Clothing & Accessories Display
• Rental Attire for Photo-Taking
• Sunday March 19: Yabusame Competitors' Wooden Horse Rapid Fire Exhibition Contest

Hachinohe Shopping Center Lapia 八戸ショッピングセンターラピア
2 Chome Kōyō14-1 (八戸市江陽２丁目１４−１)
Hachinohe City, Aomori 031-0801



More Information:
Facebook Event Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/events/657583827762683/

Nango Snow Firefly Festival 2017

Nango Snow Firefly Festival 2017
第12回　南郷雪蛍まつり (Nango Yuki Hotaru Matsuri)

Enjoy the evening glow of snow lanterns in various locations around the Nango area of Hachinohe City.

Date: Saturday February 11, 2017
Time: 17:00-20:00
Admission: Free
Locations:

Main Venues
・Michi no Eki Nango 道の駅なんごう (map)
・Asa Moya no Yakata 朝もやの館 (map)
・Yama no Gakkou 山の楽校 (map)
Other Locations:
・Kakkou no Mori Eco Land カッコーの森エコーランド (map)
・Nango Library 南郷図書館 (map)
・Nango Bunka Hall 南郷文化ホール (map)
・Nango Gymnasium 南郷体育館 (map)
・Nango Chamber of Commerce & Industry 南郷商工会 (map)

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Special Valentine 2017

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Special Valentine 2017
Pocky x 恋人の聖地 スペシャルバレンタイン2017

Visit select Lover's Sanctuary and Satellite locations to receive a free Pocky present! (While supplies last.)

(Left: Lover's Sanctuary Special Pocky; Right: Pocky "Shooter" Balloon)

Date: February 1-14*, 2017 (*while supplies last)
Admission: Free
Location: Various
   Aomori Locations:
   ・Tachi Neputa no Yakata, Goshogawara City (map)
   ・Notre Dame Hachinohe (map)
(See full list of participating Lover's Sanctuary & Satellite locations here (in Japanese).)

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Valentine Photo Contest 2017

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Valentine Photo Contest 2017
Pocky x 恋人の聖地バレンタインフォトコンテスト2017

Take a "lovey-dovey couple photo"* at one of 230 designated "Lover's Sanctuary" & "Satellite" locations and enter for a chance to win various prizes!
(*"Couple photo" must be of two people, but does not have to be a romantic couple--can be two friends, family members, etc.)

Contest Details
Contest Website (Japanese): http://www.seichi.net/photocon2017/photocon02.php

• Contest Judges:
  ・IMALU, singer/model/talent
  ・Yumi Katsura, bridal fashion designer
  ・Shogo Kariyazaki, floral designer
  ・& Others
• Contest Awards & Prizes
  
  • Pocky Prizes:
    ・Hotel Grèges Suite Room Pair Voucher
    ・Tokyo Bay Cruising Symphony Pair Dinner Cruise
  • Kobe-Awaji-Naruto-Expressway Service Area Special Prize: TBA
  • Lover's Sanctuary Prizes: Various Hotel Pair Vouchers; Food & Travel Vouchers; Etc.

Hachinohe Bouillabaisse Festa 2017

Hachinohe Bouillabaisse Festa 2017　八戸ブイヤベースフェスタ
Event Website (Japanese): http://www.hhrp.jp/hbb/

Enjoy special bouillabaisse at various restaurants around Hachinohe during this event.

Date: February 1-March 31, 2017
Hours: Varies
Location: Various restaurants around Hachinohe
Cost: 1000-4000yen
Hachinohe Bouillabaisse Rules:

1. Hachinohe Seafood! Must use at least 4 types of Hachinohe-caught seafood. Local herbs and vegetables should also be used as much as possible.
2. Twice the Deliciousness! Participating restaurants must provide an extra something so that the bouillabaisse can be enjoyed twice--first just the soup as is, then with the "extra."

Hachinohe Folk Performing Arts Night 2017

Hachinohe Folk Performing Arts Night 2017
第39回 民俗芸能の夕べ (Minzoku Geinou Yuube)

Enjoy traditional folk performing art performances that reflect prayers for the new year, good harvests, and abundant fishing.

Date: Saturday January 22, 2017
Time: 14:00-16:30 (Doors Open 13:30)
Location: Hachinohe Kokaido Bunka Hall 八戸市公会堂文化ホール (map)
Admission: Free

Hachinohe Enburi 2017

Hachinohe Enburi 2017　平成29年八戸えんぶり

Hachinohe Enburi is a local traditional festival for ushering in the spring and praying for a good harvest for the upcoming year. Groups of dancers and musicians parade through the city, many wearing tall eboshi hats symbolically designed to resemble the shape of a horse's neck since horse's were vital for farm work.

Date: February 17-20
Admission: Free (*some events require tickets/admission fees)
Location: Various (Hachinohe City, Aomori)
Schedule:

Friday February 17, 2017
Time	Description	Location
7:00～	奉納 Dedication/Offering	長者山新羅神社 Choujasan Shinra Jinja (Shrine)
8:00-9:00	えんぶり撮影会 Enburi Photo Shoot
10:00-11:20 (Road Closures 10:20-11:40)	えんぶり行列 Enburi Parade  一斉摺り Simultaneous Performances	鍛冶町 Kajicho (start) 十三日町 Jusannichimachi 三日町 Mikkamachi 六日町 Muikamachi ヤグラ横丁 Yagura Yokocho
12:15～	御前えんぶり Gozen Enburi	八戸市庁前 市民広場 Shimin Hiroba (in front of Hachinohe City Hall)
13:00-15:30	えんぶり公演 Enburi Performances (Advance Tickets: 900yen At-Door Tickets: 1000yen)	八戸市公会堂 Hachinohe Kokaido
(1) 16:00-17:00 (2) 18:00-19:00 (3) 20:00-21:00	お庭えんぶり Garden Enburi (Advance Tickets: 2100yen)	更上閣 Kojokaku
(1) 18:00～ (2) 19:00～ (3) 20:00～	かがり火えんぶり Bonfire Enburi	八戸市庁前 市民広場 Shimin Hiroba (in front of Hachinohe City Hall)
Saturday February 18, 2017
Time	Description	Location
11:00-12:00	えんぶり撮影会 Enburi Photo Shoot (Admission Fee: 250yen)	史跡根城の広場 Hachinohe Shiseki Nejou no Hiroba
13:00-15:30	えんぶり公演 Enburi Performances (Advance Tickets: 900yen At-Door Tickets: 1000yen)	八戸市公会堂 Hachinohe Kokaido
(1) 16:00-17:00 (2) 18:00-19:00 (3) 20:00-21:00	お庭えんぶり Garden Enburi (Advance Tickets: 2100yen)	更上閣 Kojokaku
18:00～	かがり火えんぶり Bonfire Enburi	八戸市庁前 市民広場 Shimin Hiroba (in front of Hachinohe City Hall)
19:30～	かがり火えんぶり ５組一斉摺り Bonfire Enburi 5 Group Simultaneous Performance
Sunday February 19, 2017
Time	Description	Location
11:00-12:00	えんぶり撮影会 Enburi Photo Shoot	史跡根城の広場 Hachinohe Shiseki Nejou no Hiroba
(1) 13:00 (2) 14:00	えんぶり一般公開 Enburi Public Performances	八戸市庁前 市民広場 Shimin Hiroba (in front of Hachinohe City Hall)
(1) 16:00-17:00 (2) 18:00-19:00 (3) 20:00-21:00	お庭えんぶり Garden Enburi (Advance Tickets: 2100yen)	更上閣 Kojokaku
(1) 18:00～ (2) 19:00～ (3) 20:00～	かがり火えんぶり Bonfire Enburi	八戸市庁前 市民広場 Shimin Hiroba (in front of Hachinohe City Hall)
Monday February 20, 2017
Time	Description	Location
(1) 13:00 (2) 14:00	えんぶり一般公開 Enburi Public Performances	八戸市庁前 市民広場 Shimin Hiroba (in front of Hachinohe City Hall)
(1) 16:00-17:00 (2) 18:00-19:00 (3) 20:00-21:00	お庭えんぶり Garden Enburi (Advance Tickets: 2100yen)	更上閣 Kojokaku
(1) 18:00～ (2) 19:00～ (3) 20:00～	かがり火えんぶり Bonfire Enburi	八戸市庁前 市民広場 Shimin Hiroba (in front of Hachinohe City Hall)

*Enburi Performance Advance Ticket Sales Information:
Cost: 900yen
Sale Period: January 11 - February 16, 2017
Ticket Sales Locations:

• 八戸観光コンベンション協会（内丸）Hachinohe Tourism & Convention Association (Uchimaru)
• はちのへ総合観光プラザ（八戸駅2階）Hachinohe Tourism Plaza (2nd Flr Hachinohe Station)
• 八戸ポータルミュージアム・はっち（三日町）Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi (Mikkamachi)
• 八戸ショッピングセンターラピア（江陽）Hachinohe Shopping Center Lapia (Koyo)

**Garden Enburi Advance Ticket Sales Information:
Cost: 2100yen (comes with Senbei Jiru & Amazake)
Sale Period: January 11, 9:00～ (Weekdays only)
Ticket Sales Location: (phone and in-person sales only)
八戸観光コンベンション協会（内丸）
Hachinohe Tourism & Convention Association (Uchimaru)
Address: Suidou Kigyoudan Uchimaru Chousha 2nd Flr 1-1-2 Uchimaru, Hachinohe City, Aomori
八戸市内丸１－１－２　水道企業団内丸庁舎２F
Phone: 0178-41-1661

Ticket Availability (As of Feb. 14, 2017, 17:00)
Friday February 17, 2017
① 16:00～ Few Remaining
② 18:00～ Sold Out (Cancellation Wait List)
③ 20:00～ Sold Out (Cancellation Wait List)

Saturday February 18, 2017
① 16:00～ Sold Out (Cancellation Wait List)
② 18:00～ Sold Out (Cancellation Wait List)
③ 20:00～ Sold Out (Cancellation Wait List)

Sunday February 19, 2017
① 16:00～ Sold Out (Cancellation Wait List)
② 18:00～ Sold Out (Cancellation Wait List)
③ 20:00～ Available

Monday February 20, 2017
① 16:00～ Available
② 18:00～ Sold Out (Cancellation Wait List)
③ 20:00～ Available

More Information:
Hachinohe Tourist Information Website (English): https://hachinohe-kanko.com/english/10stories/hachinohe-enburi
Hachinohe Tourism and Convention Website (Japanese): http://www.hachinohe-cb.jp/enburi/

Nagane Illumina 2016

Nagane Illumina 2016 長根★イルミナ

Enjoy night skating on a rink lit up with seven different coloured lights!

(Photo Source: Hachinohe Sightseeing Navi)

Date: December 23-24, 2016
Rink Times: Dec. 23: 12:00-20:30; Dec. 24: 12:00-20:00
Location: Nagane Park Piping Skate Rink 長根公園パイピングスケートリンク (map)
Admission:

Regular (University Students & Older) 470 yen
High School Students 280yen
Junior High School Students　170yen
Elementary School Students　110yen
(Rental Skates: 300yen/pair)

Illumination Lighting Ceremony: Friday December 23, 16:30～

Nagane Park Piping Skate Rink 長根公園パイピングスケートリンク
Koshiasobishita-3 Uruichi (青森県八戸市大字売市輿遊下3他)
Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture 031-0073


More Information:
Hachinohe Sightseeing Navi (Japanese): https://hachinohe-kanko.com/event_detail?id=00006843

Hacchi Market 2016

Hacchi Market 2016
はっち市2016 (Hacchi Ichi)

A three-day arts and crafts market, including workshops, performances, and food booths at Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi.

Date: November 18-20, 2016
Time:

November 18: 12:00-20:00
November 19: 10:00-18:00
November 20: 10:00-17:00

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)

Hachinohe Chrysanthemum Festival 2016

45th Annual Hachinohe Chrysanthemum Festival 2016 平成27年度第44回はちのへ菊まつり (Hachinohe Kiku Matsuri)

A festival featuring over 700 chrysanthemums and "Kiku Ningyo" (dolls made of chrysanthemums) on display, as well as various exhibits and stage performances.

Date: October 28-November 3, 2015
Time: 9:30-17:00 (Oct. 28 10:00～; Nov. 3: ～16:00)
Location: Hachinohe City Hall (Outside, and 1st floor Shimin Hall)
八戸市庁前市民広場; 八戸市庁本館1階市民ホール (map)
Admission: Free

Shichinohe Taiko Festival 2016

Shichinohe Taiko Festival 2016 しちのへ太鼓まつり

Enjoy performances by various taiko (Japanese drumming) groups.

Date: Sunday October 16, 2016
Time: 13:00～ (Doors Open 12:00)
Location: Shichinohe Indoor Sports Center 七戸町屋内スポーツセンター (map)
Admission: Free

Hachinohe Alley Month "Love Drunk" 2016

Hachinohe Alley Month "Love Drunk 2016"
八戸横町月間　酔っ払いに愛を2016 (Hachinohe Yokocho Gekkan Yopparai ni Ai wo)
(Event Website (Japanese): http://yopparai8.jp/2016/

A month of various drinking, performance, and other events held around Hachinohe Alleys and central Hachinohe.

Date: October 1-31, 2016
Location: Central Hachinohe (Various) 八戸中心街

Hawaii Festa in Hachinohe 2016

Hawaii Festa in Hachinohe 2016 ハワイフェスタin八戸

Enjoy a taste of Hawaii in Hachinohe!

Date: September 10-11, 2016
Time: September 10: 17:00-20:00; September 11: 11:00-17:30
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)

2016 Aomori 10 City Festival in Goshogawara

2016 Aomori 10 City Festival in Goshogawara
あおもり10市大祭典in五所川原 (Aomori Toshi Taisaiten in Goshogawara)
Event Website (Japanese): http://aomori10shi.jp/

A festival showcasing major festivals and local foods/products, etc. from 10 cities around Aomori Prefecture: Aomori City, Hirosaki City, Hachinohe City, Kuroishi City, Goshogawara City, Towada City, Misawa City, Mutsu City, Tsugaru City, and Hirakawa City.

(Note: Information will be updated as it becomes available)

Date: September 24-25, 2016
Time:

Saturday September 24: 10:00-20:00
Sunday September 25: 10:00-15:00

Location: Tachineputa Museum Area 立佞武多の館周辺 (map)
Admission: Free (parade paid seating available)
Notes/Cautions: Using drones, and playing Pokemon Go in the event venue area are strictly PROHIBITED.

Hachinohe Sansha Taisai 2016

Hachinohe Sansha Taisai 2016
2016 八戸三社大祭 (Hachinohe Three Shrine Grand Festival)

Although perhaps not quite as well known as the Nebuta/Neputa festivals of Aomori, Hirosaki, and Goshogawara, Hachinohe's Sansha Taisai is another famous summer festival in Aomori. It has a history of over 290 years and was recognized in 2004 as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

It is a festival for 3 major Shinto shrines in Hachinohe, Ogami Shrine (おがみ神社), Shinra Shrine (新羅神社), and Shinmei Shrine (神明宮). The festival features a parade of 27 large dashi floats, mikoshi (portable shrines) from the 3 shrines, and Toramai tiger dancing, etc., as well as other events such as Kagami-style Kiba Dakyu (a polo-like horseback sport).