An early-summer festival celebrating the bounty of Kumaishi’s sea with Futami Salmon
Futami Salmon Festival
The 2026 edition of Futami Salmon Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/05/17Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on the 3rd Sunday of May / Every year
- Location
- Kumaishi Fishing Port Fureai Plaza
- Area
- Hokkaido・Yakumo(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · flight time only)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
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Some games require payment. In 2026, bingo cards cost ¥500 each.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This food festival lets you sample Hokkaido Futami Salmon and grilled abalone and experience the bounty of Kumaishi’s sea. It also features mochi throwing, a bingo tournament, and stage events, bringing together food and lively local festivities.
About Futami Salmon Festival
The Futami Salmon Festival is a food festival in Kumaishi, Yakumo, where you can sample Hokkaido Futami Salmon and grilled abalone.
Making use of the marine bounty of Yakumo, which faces both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, visitors can enjoy local flavors with the scent of the shore in the air.
The festival carries on the tradition of the Abalone Village Festival, which ran for more than 30 years, and now features Futami Salmon as its centerpiece.
This event offers a chance to experience the rich appeal of Kumaishi’s sea through grilled abalone and local specialties.
Source: 二海サーモンフェスティバル｜イベント｜【公式】北海道の観光・旅行情報サイト HOKKAIDO LOVE!
Festival highlights
The festival’s featured fish, Futami Salmon, is raised in freshwater for about 1 year, then kept for around another 6 months in sea pens.
It is known for its rich, high-quality marbling and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
The program includes grilled abalone, mochi throwing, a bingo tournament, and stage events, along with activities where visitors can win local specialties.
One of the highlights is the chance to enjoy the flavors of the sea alongside community festivities.
An early-summer festival celebrating the bounty of Kumaishi’s sea with Futami Salmon
What to expect
At the venue, you can enjoy dishes made with Futami Salmon and half-fish portions for sale, abalone for sale and grilling stations, and stalls selling local products and food.
A bingo tournament, stage events, and a red-and-white mochi toss are also planned.
According to the 2026 information, the bingo tournament was scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m., with cards priced at ¥500 each.
Visitors can enjoy the activities at the venue in turn while eating and shopping.
Source: 【2026/5/17】海面養殖した二海サーモンを味わう「二海サーモンフェスティバル」（八雲町） | 函館イベント情報局
How to take part
Visitors can buy food and local specialties at the venue and enjoy stage events, a bingo tournament, mochi throwing, and more.
It is described as an event that people of all ages, from children to adults, can enjoy.
The event information does not specify whether general visitors can participate as performers or whether advance registration is required.
The program includes activities visitors can take part in at the venue, such as mochi throwing.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kumaishi Fishing Port Fureai Plaza / Kumasaki-cho, Kumaishi, Futami District, Yakumo, Hokkaido (〒043-0415)
- Train and bus
About 50 minutes by bus from JR Yakumo Station.
- By car
About 45 minutes from Yakumo IC on the Hokkaido Expressway.
- Parking
700 spaces; free.
Address Kumasaki-cho, Kumaishi, Futami District, Yakumo, Hokkaido
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, it was held on May 17 (Sunday).
It is an event usually held on the 3rd Sunday of May.
The event was scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m.
The 2026 event has ended.
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Tips for your visit
Grilled abalone is listed as available in limited quantities, so if you want to buy some, it’s best to arrive early.
In 2026, bingo cards cost ¥500 each, and paid games were held.
Free parking was provided for 700 vehicles, but please be aware that traffic may be congested around the venue.
Sales items and event times may change.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Hiratanai Onsen, Kenichi Onsen, Kaitorima Onsen, Yakumo Onsen, and Tateura Onsen.
You can combine the seaside event with a visit to the hot spring resorts around Yakumo.
Nearby attractions also include Kamome Island in the Esashi area, the Esashi Oiwake Hall and Esashi Hall, and the former Nakamura Family Residence.
If you plan to combine the festival with sightseeing in the surrounding area, check whether each facility is open.
Origins and History of Futami Salmon Festival
This event carries on the tradition of the Abalone Village Festival, which ran for more than 30 years.
Because abalone farming in the sea could no longer continue for various reasons, the festival featured both abalone and Futami Salmon in 2025, then shifted to focusing on Futami Salmon from 2026.
The name has also changed from “Abalone Village Festival” to “Futami Salmon Festival.”
As the local fishing industry changes, the festival continues to carry on the tradition of sharing the bounty of the sea.
Official information
The official Hokkaido tourism website lists an overview of the Futami Salmon Festival, its venue and location, access information, parking, and more.
The Yakumo Town official website also has information about the Kumaishi Futami Salmon Festival.
For inquiries, contact the festival executive committee at 01398-2-3113.
Futami Salmon Festival at a Glance
The Futami Salmon Festival is a food festival celebrating the bounty of the sea in Kumaishi, Yakumo.
The festival centers on Futami Salmon and grilled abalone, and also features local products for sale, a bingo tournament, stage events, and mochi throwing.
The festival carries on the tradition of the long-running abalone festival while forging a new path with Futami Salmon as its centerpiece.
This event offers a chance to enjoy seaside flavors and lively local festivities.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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