Experience Araya’s traditions and see the Kashima boats gather
Araya Kashima Festival
The 2026 edition of Araya Kashima Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/06/14Ended
- Location
- Grounds of Hiyoshi Shrine
- Area
- Akita Prefecture・Akita City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 40 min–4 h 10 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Araya Kashima Festival is held in the grounds of Hiyoshi Shrine in Araya, Akita City. The 2026 event information said it was scheduled for June 14, alongside events such as the Kashima Boat Gathering.
About Araya Kashima Festival
The Araya Kashima Festival is a festival and traditional event held in the grounds of Hiyoshi Shrine in Araya, Akita City.
It is presented as an opportunity to experience a long-standing tradition in Araya, and as a festival passed down in the community.
Events related to the Kashima Festival are also held at the venue, offering a chance to experience the atmosphere of a local festival in the .
Festival highlights
The 2026 event information said that the Kashima Boat Gathering was scheduled to take place alongside the Kashima Festival.
As an event where the Kashima boats gather in one place, it’s a highlight that captures the festival’s distinctive character.
Omoriyama Zoo’s traveling zoo is also scheduled for the same day, but it is listed as a separate event taking place concurrently with the Kashima Festival.
Experience Araya’s traditions and see the Kashima boats gather
What to expect
The 2026 event information said that the Kashima Festival was scheduled to take place in the grounds of Hiyoshi Shrine from 9:30 a.m. until shortly after noon.
Take in events held alongside the festival, such as the Kashima Boat Gathering, and experience a festival rooted in Araya.
The event is scheduled to go ahead in rainy weather, so you can consider visiting regardless of the weather.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Grounds of Hiyoshi Shrine (10-67 Araya-Hiyoshi-cho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture)
Address 10-67 Araya-Hiyoshi-cho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event information said it was scheduled for June 14 (Sunday).
The event was scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and was to go ahead in rainy weather.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 event information says the festival is scheduled to go ahead in rainy weather.
Since it takes place outdoors in the shrine grounds, dressing for the weather can help make your visit more comfortable.
Check before the event for detailed venue rules and crowd conditions.
Nearby attractions
あきた文学資料館
秋田県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
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ノースアジア大学雪国民俗館
秋田県秋田市にある資料館
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秋田港にあるポートタワー
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秋田市に所在する城
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仁別森林博物館
秋田市にある博物館
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千秋公園
秋田県秋田市にある公園
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秋田県秋田市千秋公園にある神社
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旧秋田藩主佐竹氏別邸
秋田県秋田市にある久保田藩主佐竹氏の別邸および庭園
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秋田城
秋田県秋田市にある古代城柵
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秋田大学附属鉱業博物館
秋田県秋田市にある博物館
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秋田市大森山動物園
秋田県秋田市の大森山公園にある動物園
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Araya Kashima Festival
The Araya Kashima Festival is described as a long-standing tradition in Araya.
For more details about the history, check with Hiyoshi Shrine or consult local information.
Official information
日吉神社の祭り案内は、公式ホームページ（hiyoshi-jinja.jp）で確認できます。
The listed contact number for Hiyoshi Shrine is 018-828-3033.
Araya Kashima Festival at a Glance
The Araya Kashima Festival is a traditional event passed down in the grounds of Hiyoshi Shrine in Araya, Akita City.
The 2026 event information said it was scheduled to take place on June 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with events including the Kashima Boat Gathering.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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