The 102nd Ishinomaki River Opening Festival

This is Ishinomaki's largest festival, held as a token of gratitude to Mr. Kawamura Sonbee Shigeyoshi, who dug the Kitakami River and opened a port in Ishinomaki, as well as a memorial for those who have lost their lives in rivers and seas. The entire town comes together to celebrate. During the festival period, various ceremonial events, Sonbee boat races, land parades, and large catch dances will be held, continuing from last year with a variety of events. On the 2nd (Saturday), a fireworks festival will also take place, so why not come and enjoy it!

Map & Location

Details about The 102nd Ishinomaki River Opening Festival

Date & Time

8/1(Fri) 8/2(Sat) 8/3(Sun)

Note

On the 1st (Friday), a memorial service will be held as a pre-festival event. On the 2nd (Saturday) and 3rd (Sunday), various special projects will be implemented alongside the traditional events as the main festival.

Venue

Ishinomaki city center (fireworks venue / Nakase Park)

Address

Ishinomaki city, Miyagi Prefecture

parking

Use public transportation or paid parking.

Access

About 15 minutes from the Sanriku Expressway 'Ishinomaki-Kan' IC

Access (Public)

Take the JR Sengoku Line (Sengoku Tohoku Line) to Ishinomaki Station, about a 5-minute walk.

Contact

0225-22-0145 （Ishinomaki River Opening Festival Executive Committee (Ishinomaki Chamber of Commerce)）

URL

https://www.ishinomakikawabiraki.jp/index.html