Hiranai Town’s autumn festival brings culture, commerce, and health together
Hiranai Autumn Festival
The 2026 edition of Hiranai Autumn Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/24 〜 2026/10/25Ended
- Location
- Hiranai Town Gymnasium / Hiranai Town Mountain Village Development Center / Hiranai Town Budokan
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Hiranai 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.
- Features
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
Hiranai Autumn Festival is a local event in Hiranai Town that brings together the cultural festival, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Bikkuri Market, and the health festival, which had been held separately. The events are held at the same time, with the aim of revitalizing the town as a whole.
About Hiranai Autumn Festival
Hiranai Autumn Festival brings together the cultural festival, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Bikkuri Market, and the town’s health festival, which were previously held on separate dates.
Holding multiple local events at the same time helps attract more visitors and revitalize Hiranai Town as a whole.
It brings together cultural, commercial, and health-related events, providing a place to introduce the town’s initiatives all at once.
Festival highlights
One highlight is that three quite different events—the cultural festival, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Bikkuri Market, and the health festival—are brought together.
By featuring cultural events, Chamber of Commerce and Industry activities, and health-related events at the same time, the autumn festival offers a broad range of activities.
Another feature is that it combines local events that had been held separately, with the aim of revitalizing the town.
Hiranai Town’s autumn festival brings culture, commerce, and health together
What to expect
The 2026 announcement listed the festival as scheduled to run for 2 days, from October 24 through the 25th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The venues are three facilities: Hiranai Town Gymnasium, Hiranai Town Mountain Village Development Center, and Hiranai Town Budokan.
The festival brings together the cultural festival, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Bikkuri Market, and the health festival, with the various local events taking place at the same time.
How to take part
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hiranai Town Gymnasium / Hiranai Town Mountain Village Development Center / Hiranai Town Budokan
Event venue 青森県平内町 平内町立体育館
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 festival information (the listed dates have passed)
2026年10月24日（土）〜25日（日）予定 9:00〜16:00
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 announcement lists the event hours as 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission as free.
The venues are three facilities: Hiranai Town Gymnasium, Hiranai Town Mountain Village Development Center, and Hiranai Town Budokan.
Origins and History of Hiranai Autumn Festival
Hiranai Autumn Festival began by bringing together the cultural festival, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Bikkuri Market, and the health festival, which had previously been held on separate dates.
The idea behind the plan was to hold these events together as one autumn festival and attract more visitors.
The event is presented as a local initiative that brings together multiple activities to revitalize the town as a whole.
Official information
Inquiries: Hiranai Town Hall, Fisheries, Commerce and Tourism Division / Hiranai Autumn Festival Executive Committee. Phone: 017-755-2118
Hiranai Autumn Festival at a Glance
Hiranai Autumn Festival is an autumn festival in Hiranai Town that brings together the cultural festival, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Bikkuri Market, and the health festival.
The 2026 announcement lists the event as scheduled to run from October 24 through the 25th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The venues are Hiranai Town Gymnasium, Hiranai Town Mountain Village Development Center, and Hiranai Town Budokan. Admission is free.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
