Kamaishi Festival

Raising a banner to celebrate a big catch, fishing vessels containing objects of worship majestically cross the ocean one after another in this local festival

A festival that brought together the historic Ozaki Shrine and Sanjinja shrine protecting the Kamaishi Ironworks. During the 3 days of festivities, there are events such as an ocean parade of tugboats and in town, the events include lavish music and dance and mikoshi (portable shrines).
Business Hours

Annually for 3 days from the 3rd Friday in October
Address
Iwate-ken, Kamaishi-shi, Shinhamachō, 2 Chome−2
Phone
(0193) 22-2434

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