73rd Kesen-numa Minato Matsuri

A festival to celebrate maritime safety and a bountiful catch
This year marks the 73rd Kesen-numa Minato Matsuri. In addition to the 'Minato Matsuri Parade', 'Cutter Rowing Competition', 'Hamarainya Dance', 'Large Drum Performance', and 'Land-based Dancing', food stalls will also be present. On the night of the second day, we will hold the 'Fireworks Display from the Sea' to cap off the festival. It is a festival that conveys the energy and gratitude of Kesen-numa citizens living with the sea.
Map & Location
Minato Town, Uwaibay, and others
About 10 minutes from the 'Kesen-numa Shikari' IC on the Sanriku Expressway, about 5 minutes from the 'Kesen-numa Port' IC
About 10 minutes on foot from Uwaisaki Entrance Station on the JR Ofunato Line (BRT), about 5 minutes on foot from Minami Kesen-numa Station on the JR Kesen-numa Line (BRT)
Details about 73rd Kesen-numa Minato Matsuri
- Date & Time
- 8/2(Sat) 8/3(Sun)
- Note
- Depending on the content, the venue and schedule may vary. On 8/2 (Sat): Opening ceremony, Hamarainya dance, food stalls. On 8/3 (Sun) daytime: Water cycling, puzzle-solving event, Minato Matsuri parade departure ceremony, Minato Matsuri parade, Cutter rowing competition. Nighttime: Evening ceremony, large drum performance, land-based dancing, fireworks display from the sea, food stalls.
- Venue
- Minato Town, Uwaibay, and others
- Address
- Kesen-numa City, Miyagi Prefecture
- parking
- Six free parking lots are provided in the vicinity.
- Access
- About 10 minutes from the 'Kesen-numa Shikari' IC on the Sanriku Expressway, about 5 minutes from the 'Kesen-numa Port' IC
- Access (Public)
- About 10 minutes on foot from Uwaisaki Entrance Station on the JR Ofunato Line (BRT), about 5 minutes on foot from Minami Kesen-numa Station on the JR Kesen-numa Line (BRT)
- Contact
- 0226-22-4600 (Kesen-numa Minato Matsuri Committee (inside Kesen-numa Chamber of Commerce))