A celebration of Hashikami Town’s ichigo-ni, with seafood from the sea and fireworks
Hashikami Ichigo-ni Festival
The 2026 edition of Hashikami Ichigo-ni Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25 〜 2026/07/26Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late July every year / Every year
- Location
- Kofunato Coast (Nijūichidaira)
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Hashikami Town(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
- Last updated
- 2026/11/13
A summer event celebrating Hashikami Town’s local dish, ichigo-ni, along with seafood, stage performances, and fireworks.
About Hashikami Ichigo-ni Festival
The Hashikami Ichigo-ni Festival is the largest event in Hashikami Town, centered on ichigo-ni, a local dish from the southern part of Aomori Prefecture.
Ichigo-ni is a clear soup made with sea urchin and abalone. It was named because the red sea urchin roe looks like wild strawberries.
In addition to food for sale, the venue hosts stage shows and a fireworks display, and has stalls selling seafood.
Festival highlights
The main highlight is getting to enjoy ichigo-ni made with sea urchin and abalone at a special festival price.
Stalls at the venue also offer fresh seafood such as sea urchin and abalone, showcasing local cuisine.
Stage shows and a fireworks display are also held, with a varied program centered on food and extending to music and nighttime events.
A celebration of Hashikami Town’s ichigo-ni, with seafood from the sea and fireworks
What to expect
According to the 2026 information, a variety of foods, including ichigo-ni, were sold at Kofunato Coast over 2 days, July 25 and the 26th.
The annual Marine Festa Fireworks Display was scheduled for the 25th, and Rice Ball was scheduled to perform on the 26th, with food and stage events planned for both days.
The organizers also stated that the event would go ahead in rainy weather.
How to take part
The 2026 event information states that no registration is required for the festival itself.
Advance registration is required for the soccer experience session for elementary school students.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kofunato Coast (Nijūichidaira) / Nijūichi, Dōbutsu, Hashikami Town, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture
- By car
About 5 minutes from JR Hashikami Station / about 40 minutes from Hachinohe IC / about 8 minutes from Hashikami IC
- Parking
Yes
Address Nijūichi, Dōbutsu, Hashikami Town, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The event was scheduled for July 25, 2026 (Saturday) and the 26th (Sunday).
The information lists the Marine Festa Fireworks Display for the 25th and a performance by Rice Ball on the 26th.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 information stated that the event would go ahead in rainy weather.
Because the venue is small and the organizers need to preserve the scenery and sightlines, tents set up by anyone other than vendors are not permitted.
The information also notes that parking is limited and recommends walking about 15 minutes from JR Hashikami Station.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions introduced include Hashikami Lighthouse, Hashikami Coast, Kofunato Coast, and Ōja Coast.
You can consider visiting spots connected to the same coastal area as the festival venue.
三陸復興国立公園
東北地方の三陸沿岸を区域とする国立公園
写真：Junpei Satoh / CC BY-SA 3.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·Origins and History of Hashikami Ichigo-ni Festival
The festival’s centerpiece, ichigo-ni, is a local dish from the southern part of the prefecture made with sea urchin and abalone.
The reddish clump of sea urchin roe resembles the fruit of a wild strawberry, which is said to be the origin of the dish’s name.
Available sources do not confirm when the festival began or how it has changed over time. Today, it is an event showcasing Hashikami Town’s seafood and festivities, centered on this local dish.
Official information
For inquiries, contact either the Hashikami Town Chamber of Commerce, the office of the Hashikami Industry Promotion Committee, or the Fisheries, Commerce and Tourism Group of the Industry Promotion Division at Hashikami Town Hall.
The phone numbers are 0178-88-2045 for the Hashikami Town Chamber of Commerce and 0178-88-2116 for Hashikami Town Hall.
Hashikami Ichigo-ni Festival at a Glance
The Hashikami Ichigo-ni Festival is a summer event where visitors can enjoy Hashikami Town’s local ichigo-ni, seafood for sale, stage shows, and a fireworks display.
Ichigo-ni is made with sea urchin and abalone; it was named because the sea urchin resembles a wild strawberry.
It is held at Kofunato Coast in late July each year, and the 2026 event was scheduled for July 25 and the 26th.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/13
