Sake & Snacks Snow Viewing Train 2017

Sake & Snacks Snow Viewing Train 2017
酒のあで雪見列車 (Sake no Ade Yukimi Ressha)

Enjoy a wintertime rail trip with live performances, local sake, and drinking snacks.

Date: Sundays from January 8-February 26, 2017 (8 times)
Time: 11:30-13:20
Departure Location: Hoshino Resort Aomoriya (Misawa City) 星野リゾート青森屋 (map)
Cost: 8640yen (incl. round trip train fare)
(Elementary School Students: 4320yen)
Reservations: Online or By Phone (0176-51-1116)
*Must be made at least 3 days in advance*

Railbus Kiha 104 Twilight Photography Session 2016

Railbus Kiha 104 Twilight Photography Session 2016 Autumn
レールバス　キハ104　夕暮れ撮影会2016秋 (Rail Bus Kiha 104 Yuugure Satsueikai Aki)

The Kiha 104, a diesel train celebrating its 60th anniversary since it was first made in 1956, is the main draw of this year's event.

Railbuses* were used on the Nanbu Jukan Railway Line (南部縦貫鉄道線) running between Noheji and Shichinohe from 1962-1997. Although the line went out of use in 2002 the railbuses have been preserved and maintained in running condition, and are periodically put on public display.

(*A railbus is a very lightweight type passenger rail vehicle (typically non-articulated or rigid frame) (Source: Wikipedia).)

Date: Saturday November 5, 2016
Time: 12:00-18:30
Location: Former Nanbu Jukan Railway Line Shichinohe Station　
旧南部縦貫鉄道線　七戸駅(map)
Admission: Free

Hirakawa Halloween 2016

Hirakawa Halloween 2016 ひらかわハロウィン

A weekend of Halloween fun in Hirakawa! Saturday evening bar event for adults, and family friendly daytime costume contest on Sunday.

Date: October 29-30, 2016
Time: Sat. Oct. 29: 17:00-21:00; Sun. Oct. 30: 9:30-16:00
Location: Konan Railway Hiraka Station Plaza 弘南鉄道平賀駅前広場 (map)
Admission: Free

Aomori Fukaura Beef Festival 2016

Aomori Fukaura Beef Festival 2016
あおもり深浦牛まつり2016 (Aomori Fukaura Gyuu Matsuri)

An event where you can enjoy Aomori Fukaura's high grade kuro wagyu beef and various fun events!

Date: September 10-11, 2016
Time: 11:00-16:00 (BBQ Area Entry: 10:45-15:00)
Location: WeSPa Tsubakiyama ウェスパ椿山 (map)
Admission: Advance: 2000yen; At-Door: 2500yen
(includes Aomori Fukaura Beef BBQ Set: 200g beef; vegetables, sauce, chopsticks and plate)
Advance Purchase Period: August 1-September 9
Advance Purchase Locations: WeSPa Tsubakiyama & Fukaura Kaihatsu

Shichinohe Railbus Display & Rail-Cycle Riding Experience 2016

Shichinohe Railbus Display & Rail-Cycle Riding Experience 2016
レールバス車両展示・軌道自転車乗車体験
(Railbus Sharyou Tenji・Kidou Jitensha Jousha Taiken)

A chance for train fans to see the old Shichinohe Railbus and also try out riding a railroad track rail-cycle!

(Photo Source: Base of the Trip, Shichinohe)

Railbuses* were used on the Nanbu Jukan Railway Line (南部縦貫鉄道線) running between Noheji and Shichinohe from 1962-1997. Although the line went out of use in 2002 the railbuses have been preserved and maintained in running condition, and are periodically put on public display.

(*A railbus is a very lightweight type passenger rail vehicle (typically non-articulated or rigid frame) (Source: Wikipedia).)

Date: Sunday September 18, 2016
Time: 11:00-15:00 (Venue Opens 10:00)
Location: Former Nanbu Jukan Railway Line Shichinohe Station　
旧南部縦貫鉄道線　七戸駅(map)

Firefly Festival in Nakadomari 2016

Firefly Festival in Nakadomari 2016
第11回ホタルまつりinなかどまり (Hotaru Matsuri in Nakadomari)

Firefly viewing event in Nakadomari Town.

Date: July 23-24, 2016
Time: 18:00-21:00
Admission: Free?
Location: Nakadomari Hotaru no Sato (Takinosawa Furusato Sabouai Land)
中泊町 ホタルの里（滝ノ沢ふるさと砂防愛ランド）(map)
Schedule:

• 19:00～ Opening Ceremony
• 20:00～ Firefly Viewing

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.

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)

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/

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!

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

Ohata & Yagen Snow Light

Snow Light 雪あかり (Yuki Akari)

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016
Time: 15:00-20:00 (cancelled in the event of poor weather)
Locations: Former Ohata Station (Shimokita Kotsu Company Ohata Branch)  旧大畑駅（下北交通大畑出張所） (map) & Yagen Valley 薬研温泉郷園地周辺
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions

Venue 1: City & Sea Lights Zone (Former Ohata Station)

• Ohata City & Sea Lights (16:00～)
  Over 400 candles and snow candles made by children in Ohata illuminate the former train station platform, ferry, &etc.
• "Kiha" Diesel Train Car Light Up (16:00～)
• "Kiha" Diesel Train Tea Party (15:00～17:00)
  Free matcha distributed inside the "Kiha" diesel train (first 100 people only).
• Free "Kiha" Mini-Concert (17:00-18:30)
• Winter "Pride of Ohata" Market (15:00-20:00)
• Handmade Candle Workshop (15:00～)
  Ends when materials run out, materials fee charged
• Winter Large Dragon & Skyrocket Fireworks (19:15～19:25)

Venue 2: Forest Lights Zone (Yagen Valley)

• Yagen Forest Lights (16:00～)
  Snow candles illuminate the Yagen Park Grove area
• Ushitora Coffee Shop @ Yagen Onsen (15:00～20:00)
• Kamakura (snow hut) & "Forest" Snow Slide (may be cancelled if not enough snow)

Former Ohata Station (Shimokita Kotsu Company Ohata Branch)
旧大畑駅（下北交通大畑出張所）
Koshindo-60 (むつ市大畑町庚申堂６０)
Ohatamachi, Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture 039-4401

(Please park at the Former Maeda Ohata Branch or Former Naritaya 旧マエダ大畑店・旧成田屋)

Yagen Valley (薬研温泉郷園地周辺)
Yagen Valley (むつ市大畑町薬研)
Ohatamachi, Mutsu, Aomori 039-4401

(Please park at the Ushiyu no Sato Parking Lot 丑湯の里駐車場)

More Information:
Gururin Shimokita (Japanese): http://www.shimokita-kanko.com/?p=18938
Yagen Valley 400th Anniversary Facebook Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/yagen400/

Railbus Twilight Photography Session

Railbus Twilight Photography Session 
レールバス夕暮れ撮影会 (Rail Bus Yuugure Satsueikai)

Railbuses* were used on the Nanbu Jukan Railway Line (南部縦貫鉄道線) running between Noheji and Shichinohe from 1962-1997. Although the line went out of use in 2002 the railbuses have been preserved and maintained in running condition, and are periodically put on public display.

(*A railbus is a very lightweight type passenger rail vehicle (typically non-articulated or rigid frame) (Source: Wikipedia).)

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2015
Time: 12:00-18:30
Location: Former Nanbu Jukan Railway Line Shichinohe Station　
旧南部縦貫鉄道線　七戸駅(map)
Admission: Free
Events/Schedule:

• 12:00 Doors Open
• 12:30 
• Railbus 101 moves to Track 2 to be displayed in front of the station; train car interior is open viewing 
• Diesel Railcar 104 moves to Track 2 Platform; train car interior is open for viewing 
• 13:00
• Railbus 102 on display at Track 4, in front of Locomotive Depot  (car interior is NOT open for viewing)
• Diesel Rail Snowplough Russell DB11 on display at Track 5, in front of Locomotive Depot (car interior is NOT open for viewing)
• When preparations are complete, Locomotive Depot will be opened for viewing
• 14:00 
• Diesel Railcar 104 moves to Track 5, in front of Locomotive Depot
• Railbus 102 and Russell DB11 are lined up
• 15:30 
• End of train car interior viewings
• Railbus 101 Running Demonstration at Track 2, Displayed at Platform 
• 15:45 Diesel Rail Snowplough Russell DB11 and Railbus 102 enter the Depot 
• 16:30 Twilight Photography Session Begins (Locomotive Depot Side Entry Prohibited)
• 17:45 Diesel Railcar 104 and Railbus 101 enter the Depot (in that order)  
• 18:30 Event Ends

Cautions:

• Schedule may change in the event of rain
• Due to the age of the locomotives, some trains may not be able to be displayed as scheduled
• Entry into certain areas may be prohibited at certain times
• In the event that the photography session is overcrowded, time slots may be assigned for people to take turns taking photographs
• Watch your step as the grounds are enclosed by waterways and other obstructions

Former Nanbu Jukan Railway Line Shichinohe Station　旧南部縦貫鉄道線　七戸駅


More Information:
Base of the Trip Shichinohe Tourism Website (Japanese): http://www.shichinohe-kankou.jp/event_detail?id=00005453