A tour of exceptional foods from across Japan at a Hachinohe market
Gokujo!! Gourmet Festa at Hasshoku Center
The 2026 edition of Gokujo!! Gourmet Festa at Hasshoku Center has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/01/24 〜 2026/02/01Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late January to early February
- Location
- Hasshoku Center Market Building 1F Event Hall, Kuriya Stadium 1F Kuriya Plaza, Kuriya Stadium 2F Kuriya Hall
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Hachinohe City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This food event brings a selection of flavors from across Japan to Hasshoku Center, where you can sample foods from a variety of vendors as you explore. Highlights include foods making their Aomori debut and limited-edition foods available on different days.
About Gokujo!! Gourmet Festa at Hasshoku Center
Gokujo!! Gourmet Festa at Hasshoku Center is a food event held at Hasshoku Center in Hachinohe City, bringing together flavors from across Japan.
The selection includes foods making their Aomori debut, menus from vendors that have been popular in the past, and limited-edition foods available on different days.
It’s an event where you can explore the market and experience food cultures from different regions.
Source: 極上‼グルメフェスタ in 八食センター｜イベント｜【公式】青森県観光情報サイト Amazing AOMORI
Festival highlights
In 2026, a wide range of vendors gathered in the event hall, Kuriya Plaza, and Kuriya Hall.
Enjoy a variety of foods at the different venues, including sweet potato snacks, bone-in chicken, zangi, taiyaki, rice-flour churros, seafood, and roasted beans.
Limited-edition sweets were also offered on different days, so the products available varied depending on when you visited.
Source: 【極上‼グルメフェスタ in 八食センター】出店者決定！ | イベント情報 | 八戸のうまいもんがみんな揃う！The市場！八食センター
A tour of exceptional foods from across Japan at a Hachinohe market
What to expect
At the event, explore several halls and a plaza, choosing foods from vendors who have come from across Japan.
In 2026, the event ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with vendors spread across the event hall, Kuriya Plaza, and Kuriya Hall.
Payment at the event is cash only.
How to take part
This event is set up for visitors to buy and sample food as they explore the various stalls around the venue.
The 2025 event information lists admission as free. It is an open-to-the-public event where visitors enter and choose food to enjoy.
As stall offerings may change in 2026, if there is a particular item you have in mind, it’s a good idea to check the event information.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hasshoku Center, Market Building 1F Event Hall; Kuriya Stadium 1F Kuriya Plaza / 2F Kuriya Hall.
The address is 22-2 Kansai, Kawaragi, Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.
- By car
It is about 10 minutes by car from Hachinohe IC or Hachinohe-kita IC on the Hachinohe Expressway.
- Parking
Available.
Address 22-2 Kansai, Kawaragi, Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event ran from January 24 to February 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
However, it is closed on January 28 (Wednesday), as Hasshoku Center is closed that day.
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Aomori Prefecture / Hachinohe City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
The 2026 event information states that payment is cash only.
The venue has several halls and plazas, and products vary by stall location, so it may be helpful to check the venue map when looking for a particular stall.
Stall offerings are subject to change.
Nearby attractions
Nearby Hasshoku Center, the listed attractions include the Hachinohe City Museum, the Nejo Castle Site Plaza, and the Nejo Castle Site Sakura WeeK!
You could combine the food event with visits to places connected to Hachinohe’s history and culture.
Check the opening status and event details for each facility before your visit.
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青森県八戸市にある文化観光交流施設
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青森県八戸市根城にある博物館
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青森県八戸市にある埋蔵文化財センター
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青森県八戸市にある神社
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青森県八戸市の長者山山上にある神社
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東北地方の三陸沿岸を区域とする国立公園
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Photo source ·Official information
Event details and vendor information for 2026 are available on Hasshoku Center’s official event information page.
The event is organized by Aomori Broadcasting Corporation and the Hasshoku Center Cooperative.
Phone numbers for Aomori Broadcasting and Hasshoku Center are listed for inquiries.
Gokujo!! Gourmet Festa at Hasshoku Center at a Glance
「極上!!グルメフェスタ in 八食センター」は、八戸市の八食センターで全国各地の食品を楽しめる催しです。
In 2026, the event ran from January 24 to February 1, except on January 28, when the venue was closed.
The event was spread across several halls and a plaza, and payment was cash only.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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