Two days to discover the story of Hagihime’s hot spring and the traditions of the hot spring district
Hagihime Festival
The 2026 edition of Hagihime Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/09 〜 2026/08/10Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on August 9 and 10 / Every year
- Location
- Special event venue in front of Bandai-Atami Station, Yusen Shrine, and the hot spring source site
- Area
- Fukushima Prefecture・Koriyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 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
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Admission is free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A festival at Bandai-Atami Onsen featuring the Hot Spring Offering Festival and Hot Spring Thanksgiving Festival to express gratitude for the hot springs, along with the Hagihime Festival Fair in front of the station, all inspired by the Legend of Hagihime.
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Sugikats File:磐梯熱海温泉 萩姫まつり 献湯祭.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Sugikats File:磐梯熱海温泉 萩姫まつり 舞.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.About Hagihime Festival
The Hagihime Festival is held at Bandai-Atami Onsen in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, and is connected to the Legend of Hagihime and hot spring culture.
Centered on the Hot Spring Thanksgiving Festival and the Hot Spring Offering Festival, which express gratitude for the hot springs, it also features a fair and stage events in front of the station.
Hagihime appears in a costume from the Northern and Southern Courts period, while traditional ceremonies and lively events take place in the hot spring district and around the station.
Source: 萩姫まつり - Wikipedia / 【福島県郡山市】磐梯熱海温泉で「第60回 萩姫まつり」を開催！！ | 郡山市のプレスリリース
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the Hot Spring Offering Festival, where Hagihime, dressed in a costume from the Northern and Southern Courts period, presents hot spring water to each inn.
Ceremonies and rituals for drawing water from the source are held at the hot spring source site to express gratitude for the hot springs.
On the 2nd day, the Hagihime Festival Fair brings the area in front of the station to life with food stalls, food trucks, a beer garden, and music and drum performances.
Two days to discover the story of Hagihime’s hot spring and the traditions of the hot spring district
What to expect
The festival begins with the Hot Spring Thanksgiving Festival at Yusen Shrine, followed by the Hot Spring Offering Festival at the hot spring source site.
The offering festival includes ceremonies related to the hot springs, as well as rituals for drawing water from the source, sprinkling the water, and distributing it.
The following day, the Hagihime Festival Fair is held at the special event venue in front of JR Bandai-Atami Station, with food vendors, stage events, and taiko drum performances.
How to take part
The Dedication of Hot Spring Water Festival and the Hot Spring Appreciation Festival are held as religious rites, so general visitors mainly attend as spectators.
At Hagi-hime Ennichi in front of the station, you can enjoy food stalls, food trucks, a beer garden, and stage events.
No information about competitions for general participants or advance registration has been confirmed, so the usual way to take part is to visit the festival and watch the events.
Source: 【第60回 萩姫まつり】郡山市磐梯熱海に伝わる「萩姫伝説」にちなんだ祭りを開催 - 日刊CJ Monmo Web｜グルメ・イベント・おでかけ…福島県の街ネタをご紹介｜
Location and access
- Venue and address
Special event venue in front of Bandai-Atami Station, Yusen Shrine, and the hot spring source site.
The festival is centered in the Bandai-Atami hot spring district of Koriyama City.
- Train and bus
The area in front of JR Bandai-Atami Station is one of the venues.
- By car
The roads around JR Bandai-Atami Station are closed during the Hagihime Festival Fair, so visitors arriving by car are directed to use Hotto Atami.
Source: 萩姫まつり◆8月9日(日)・10日(月)
Event venue 福島県郡山市 磐梯熱海駅前特設会場
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the festival was held on August 9 (Sun) and the 10th (Mon).
On the 9th, the Hot Spring Appreciation Festival took place from 14:00, followed by the Dedication of Hot Spring Water Festival from 18:30. On the 10th, Hagi-hime Ennichi ran from 16:00 to 20:55.
According to the 2026 information, the related Yurakkusu Ennichi was also scheduled for the 11th at Koriyama Yurakkusu Atami.
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Tips for your visit
In 2026, Hagi-hime Ennichi was held in front of JR Bandai-Atami Station, and nearby roads were closed to traffic.
If you’re visiting by car, consider using the recommended “Hotto Atami” facility.
The Dedication of Hot Spring Water Festival and Hagi-hime Ennichi take place at different venues and times, so it’s a good idea to check the details for the events you want to see before setting out.
Nearby attractions
You can also stop by Hagi-hime Pocket Park while visiting the festival in the Bandai-Atami Onsen area.
This rest area along the old National Route 49 offers a place to relax while enjoying the flow of the nearby Gohyakugawa River.
Information boards explain the origin of the place name and the legend of Hagi-hime. The spot is introduced as a tourist attraction where visitors can learn about the festival’s background.
21世紀記念公園麓山の杜
福島県郡山市にある公園
こおりやま文学の森資料館
福島県郡山市にある資料館
五百淵公園
福島県郡山市にある公園
大安場史跡公園
郡山市にある国指定史跡を中心として都市公園
安積国造神社
福島県郡山市にある神社
安積歴史博物館
福島県郡山市にある博物館
日本きもの美術館
福島県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
田村神社 (郡山市)
福島県郡山市にある神社
郡山市ふれあい科学館
福島県郡山市にある宇宙をテーマとした科学館
郡山市歴史資料館
日本の博物館
郡山市立美術館
福島県郡山市にある美術館
郡山市開成館
福島県郡山市にある野外博物館
Origins and History of Hagihime Festival
The Hagihime Festival began with the Legend of Hagihime, passed down at Bandai-Atami Onsen.
According to the legend, Hagihime, who was suffering from an illness, followed a message from Fudo Myoo and visited a sacred spring on the bank of the 500th river in the Tohoku direction. She took the waters there and is said to have recovered.
The festival has been held every year since 1967, inspired by this legend.
Official information
The 2026 event announcement lists the telephone number of the Bandai-Atami Onsen Tourism Association, a general incorporated association, as the contact for the Hagihime Festival Executive Committee.
For the latest information on event details and traffic restrictions, check the announcements from the Bandai-Atami Onsen Tourism Association.
Hagihime Festival at a Glance
The Hagihime Festival is a traditional event that shares the Legend of Hagihime and expresses gratitude for Bandai-Atami Onsen.
The Hot Spring Offering Festival and Hot Spring Thanksgiving Festival offer a glimpse of local culture through ceremonies connected to the hot springs.
At the Hagihime Festival Fair in front of the station, visitors can also enjoy food stalls, food trucks, a beer garden, and music and taiko drum performances.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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