Marine Festa in Ominato & Ominato Navy Festival 2017

Marine Festa in Ominato 2017 マリンフェスタＩＮ大湊

Date: Saturday June 10, 2017
Time: 9:00-15:00
Location: Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Ominato Base (Headquarters District)
海上自衛隊大湊基地（総監部地区） & Ominato Air Base 海上自衛隊大湊航空基地 (map)
Parking:

• Ominato Air Base 大湊航空基地内
• Kamafuseyama Ski Resort Parking Lot 釜臥山スキー場駐車場 (map)

Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• Naval Fleet Open to the Public
• Tugboat Bay Cruise
  (整理券 numbered tickets will be distributed from 9:15 (first 200 people) & 11:15 (first 250 people))
• Ground & Air Force Vehicle Display
• Disaster Relief Operation Equipment Display
• Corner to Try on Uniforms
• Stamp Rally
• Airplane Display
• Railroad Car Display (Fire Engine, Snow Plough, etc.)
• Control Tower Tour
• Dog Tag Making
• Etc.

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?)

Ominato Northern Garrison Post Winter Fest 2017

Ominato Northern Garrison Post Winter Fest 2017
北の防人大湊ふゆフェス２０１７ (Kita no Sakimori Oominato Fuyu Fes)

A festival featuring various performances, food, and activities around the Ominato area in Mutsu City!

Date: Saturday February 4, 2017
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Ominato Area (Mutsu City)
・Andokan 北の防人大湊　安渡館 (map)
・Midori no Sakimori-kan みどりのさきもり館 (map
・Nibankan 弐番館 (map)
・Hokuyoukan 北洋館 (map)
・Suigenchi Park 市水源池公園 (map)水源池公園
Admission: Free

Shimokita Children's Traditional Performing Arts Performance 2017

Shimokita Children's Traditional Performing Arts Performance 2017
第32回下北地区子ども会　郷土芸能発表会 
(Shimokita Chiku Kodomo-kai Kyoudo Geinou Happyoukai)

An event featuring local traditional performing arts from around Shimokita, performed by children.

Date: Sunday February 5, 2017
Time: 13:00～
Location: Shimokita Bunka Kaikan (Mutsu City) 下北文化会館 (map)
Admission: Free

Shimokita Winter Festival 2017

Shimokita Winter Festival 2017
第２１回しもきた冬まつり (Shimokita Fuyu Matsuri)

A festival where you can enjoy the delicious winter foods of Shimokita!

Date: Friday February 10, 2017
Time: 18:00-19:30
Location: Mutsu Shimokita Kanko Sanbutsu Kan (Masakari Plaza) Event Plaza
むつ下北観光物産館（まさかりプラザ）イベント広場 (map)
Admission: Advance Tickets: 3000yen (Assigned Seating)

Winter Shimokita Peninsula Food Festival 2017

Winter Shimokita Peninsula Food Festival 2017
第１６回冬の下北半島　食の祭典 (Fuyu no Shimokita Hantou Shoku no Saiten)

Watch various performances while enjoying delicious Shimokita foods!

Date: January 28-29, 2017
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Mutsu Grand Hotel (1st Floor Hall) むつグランドホテル「１Ｆホール」 (map)
Admission: Free

Okunai Kabuki New Year Performance 2017

Okunai Kabuki New Year Performance 2017
奥内歌舞伎第２０回新春記念公演 (Okunai Kabuki Dai 20 Kai Shinshun Kinen Kouen)

Enjoy kabuki, classical Japanese dance-drama, to start of the new year!

Date: Sunday January 22, 2017
Time: 13:00～ (Door open 12:00)
Location: Shimokita Bunka Kaikan (Mutsu City) 下北文化会館 (map)
Admission: Free (整理券 numbered tickets required)

Andokan Christmas 2016

Andokan Christmas 2016
北の防人大湊　安渡館　クリスマス2016

Illuminations, Christmas concert, and more!

Date: November 25-December 25, 2015
Time: 10:00-20:00
Location: Andokan, Mutsu City 北の防人大湊　安渡館 (map)
Admission: Free

Aomori Winter Illuminations 2016-17

Cold weather and long winter nights getting you down? Check out the various winter illuminations Aomori has to offer and remind yourself of the beauty of the season!

Illuminations are listed in order of starting date, then sub-sorted in alphabetical order by city name. (Information will be added/updated as it becomes available.)

Aomori Light & Paper Pageant
あおもり灯りと紙のページェント
November 25, 2016 - February 5, 2016, 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Hakkoda Maru Illumination (Aomori)
八甲田丸イルミネーション
Nov 25, 2016-Feb 5, 2017 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Christmas Festa (Misawa)
クリスマスフェスタ
November 25-December 25, 2016
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Andokan Christmas Tree & Illuminations (Mutsu)
安渡館クリスマスツリー・イルミネーション
November 25, 2016* - January 15, 2017**
(*Christmas Tree & Illumination Lighting Ceremony November 25, 15:50～*)
(**Christmas Tree on Display until December 25 only**)
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Takko Town Illuminations
田子イルミネーション
November 29, 2016-January 9, 2017, 17:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hachinohe City Tourism Blog)

Hirosaki Illuminations
弘前のイルミネーション
December 1, 2016-February 28, 2017, Sunset-24:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirosaki Tourism & Convention Bureau)

Snow Apple "Light Up" (Aomori, Michi no Eki Namioka "Apple Hill")
雪見りんごライトアップ
December 1, 2016-January 4, 2017, 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Michi no Eki Namioka "Apple Hill" Facebook Page)

Arts Towada Winter Illumination 2016
アーツトワダワインターイルミネーション2016
December 2, 2016-January 9, 2017, 16:30-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Arts Towada)

Town's Illumination 2016 (Gonohe)
Town'sイルミネーション2016
December 2, 2016 - January 15, 2017 Sunset～20:30
More Information: Japanese (map)


(Photo Source: Gonohe Town Tourism Association)

Tonami Winter Fantasy (Misawa)
となみウィンターファンタジー
December 3-25, 2016, 16:00-18:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Shingo White Illumination
しんごうホワイトイルミネーション
December 4, 2016 - January 15, 2017, Sunset - 22:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Shingo Village Official Website)

Hirakawa Illumination Promenade
ひらかわイルミネーションプロムナード
December 15, 2016 - February 3, 2017, 17:00-23:00*
(*December 23-25 & 31 ONLY: 17:00-01:00*)
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirakawa City Tourism Website)

Nagane Illumina
長根★イルミナ
December 23*-24, 2016, 12:00-20:30**
(*Illumination Lighting Ceremony December 23, 16:30～*)
(**Only until 20:00 on December 24**)
More Information: English | Japanese

(Photo Source: Hachinohe Sightseeing Navi)

Illumination Light Festival (Aomori, Michi no Eki Namioka "Apple Hill")
イルミネーション　光の祭典
December 23, 2016-February 12, 2017, 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Aomori Snow Light Festival
あおもり雪灯りまつり 
January 27-29, 2017, 17:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Lake Towada Winter Story
十和田湖冬物語
February 4-26, 2017, 17:00-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Michael Sarmiento)

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant (Goshogawara)
太宰ミュージアム津軽まつり　雪と光のページェント
February 6-12, 2017, 16:00-20:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Snow and Light Pageant Facebook Page)

Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
弘前城雪燈籠まつり
February 9-12, 2017, 16:30-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau)

Mutsu People's Culture Festival 2016

Mutsu People's Culture Festival 2016
第47回むつ市民文化祭 (Mutsu Shimin Bunkasai)

A festival showcasing local arts and culture groups. Enjoy art/craft displays, performances, and more!

Date: October 28-November 6, 2016
Time: 10:00～
Location: Shimokita Bunka Kaikan 下北文化会館 (map)
Admission: Free

Okuyagen Onsen Fall Foliage Festival 2016

Okuyagen Onsen Fall Foliage Festival 2016
奥薬研温泉郷　紅葉まつり (Okuyagen Onsenkyou Kouyou Matsuri)

Enjoy various performances surrounded by beautiful fall foliage.

Date: Saturday October 15, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Okuyagen Shuukei Kouen Rest House 奥薬研修景公園レストハウス (map)
Admission: Free

Mutsu Hashigo Sake Rally in Tanabu 2016

Mutsu Hashigo* Sake Rally in Tanabu 2016
むつ走五酒ラリーin田名部 

An event where participants must go to five different establishments and finish a drink there in order to collect stamps. Participants who fill their stamp card within the time limit are eligible to participate in a prize draw. The grand prize is a 2-night & 3-day trip for two to South Korea.

(*The name is a pun. "Hashigozake" is usually written with the kanji for "ladder" + "alcohol" (梯子酒 ) and means to go around to various places drinking (bar hopping). This event name, however,  combines the characters for "run" and "five" reflecting the nature of the event--running around and trying "sake" (alcohol) at five different places.)

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Time: 18:00-20:00 (Registration from 17:00)
Location:

• Registration/Prize-Drawing: Mutsu-shi Event Hiroba (Mutsu Kasamaikan)
  むつ市イベント広場（むつ来さまい館） (map) 
• Various Drinking Establishments

Participation Fee: 3000yen Advance; 3500yen At-Door

Mutsu Industry Festival 2016

Mutsu Industry Festival 2016
第19回むつ産業まつり (Mutsu Sangyou Matsuri)

A festival to enjoy Mutsu local products and more!

Date: October 15-16, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Mutsu Kasamaikan, Mutsu-shi Event Hiroba & Masakari Plaza Parking Lot
むつ来さまい館・むつ市イベント広場・まさかりプラザ駐車場 (map)
Admission: Free

Good Fishing & Abundant Harvest Festival 2016

Good Fishing & Abundant Harvest Festival 2016
第23回　豊漁 豊作 祈願祭 (Houryou Housaku Kigansai)

Enjoy fresh seafood at this festival wishing for good fishing and an abundant harvest for the year.

Date: Saturday October 8, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Mutsu-shi Event Hiroba むつ市イベント広場 (map)
Admission: Free

Shimokita the 4th Cup 2016

Shimokita the 4th Cup 2016
第4回下北杯野球大会 「下北カップ」 (Shimokita-hai Yakyuu Taikai "Shimokita Cup")

A baseball event that pits Shimokita teams against teams from other areas in Aomori Prefecture!

Date: September 17-18, 2016
Location: Mutsu Sports Park むつ運動公園 (map)
Admission: Free?

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.

Ominato Nebuta Festival 2016

Ominato Nebuta Festival 2016
大湊ネブタまつり (Ominato Nebuta Matsuri)

Nebuta floats on parade around the Ominato area in Mutsu City. (Note the different parade routes for each day.)

Date: August 6-7, 2016
Admission: Free
Location: Various

Minato Oasis Ominato Sea Festa 2016

Minato Oasis Ominato Sea Festa 2016 みなとオアシス　おおみなとSea Festa

A festival celebrating the bounty of the sea with scallop fishing, maguro tuna carving demonstration and more!

Date: Saturday July 16, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Andokan, Mutsu City 北の防人大湊　安渡館 (map)
Admission: Free

Mutsu Hashigo Sake Rally in Ominato 2016

Mutsu Hashigo* Sake Rally in Ominato 2016
第２３回　走五酒ラリーｉｎ大湊

An event where participants must go to five different establishments and finish a drink there in order to collect stamps. Participants who fill their stamp card within the time limit are eligible to participate in a prize draw. The grand prize is a voucher for a Shimokita area onsen stay for two.

(*The name is a pun. "Hashigozake" is usually written with the kanji for "ladder" + "alcohol" (梯子酒 ) and means to go around to various places drinking (bar hopping). This event name, however,  combines the characters for "run" and "five" reflecting the nature of the event--running around and trying "sake" (alcohol) at five different places.)

Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016
Time: 18:00-20:00 (Registration from 17:00)
Location:

• Registration/Prize-Drawing: Ominato Parking Lot　大湊駐車場 (map) 
• Various Drinking Establishments

Participation Fee: 2500 yen Advance, 3000yen At-Door

Ohata Strait Salmon Festival 2016

Ohata Strait Salmon Festival 2016
第２３回大畑海峡サーモン祭り (Ohata Kaikyou Salmon Matsuri)

A festival where you can buy, eat, and try your hand at catching salmon.

Date: Sunday June 19, 2016
Time: 8:30-13:30
Location: Ohata Harbour Fish Market 大畑漁港魚市場内 (map)
Admission: Free (some paid activities/events)