Ojika Whale Festival
Commemoration of maritime accident victims and whale spirit prayers
The Ojika Whale Festival has been held since 1953 to commemorate victims of maritime accidents and to offer prayers to whale spirits. It is a festival that conveys the culture of Ojika, a whaling town, with planned stage events and unique Ojika corners. A fireworks festival will also be held at night.
Map & Location
Ayukawa, Ishinomaki City (In front of the whaling ship plaza)
About 1 hour from the Ishinomaki-Kan'non IC on the Sanriku Expressway.
About 1 hour from JR Ishinomaki Station via Miyako Bus "Ayukawa Line", get off at Ayukawa Port.
Details about Ojika Whale Festival
- Date & Time
- 8/9(Sat)～ 10:00～
- Note
- Fireworks are scheduled to start at 19:30.
- Venue
- Ayukawa, Ishinomaki City (In front of the whaling ship plaza)
- Address
- 43-1 Ayukawahama Minami, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture
- Access
- About 1 hour from the Ishinomaki-Kan'non IC on the Sanriku Expressway.
- Access (Public)
- About 1 hour from JR Ishinomaki Station via Miyako Bus "Ayukawa Line", get off at Ayukawa Port.
- Contact
- 0225-93-6448 （Ojika Whale Festival Executive Committee）
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