Kawakura’s annual festival, where you encounter around 2,000 Jizō statues and an ancient legend
Annual Festival at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson
The 2026 edition of Annual Festival at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/04 〜 2026/08/06Ended
- Location
- Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Goshogawara 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.
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
An annual festival held at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson in Goshogawara City. The scenic setting, where around 2,000 Jizō statues are enshrined, and the legend surrounding the sacred lights convey what makes this place distinctive.
About Annual Festival at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson
The annual festival at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson is held at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson in Kanagi, Goshogawara City.
The venue is a scenic spot on a small hill in the northeastern part of Ashino Park, with around 2,000 Jizō statues of various sizes enshrined inside the Jizō Hall and in its surroundings.
It is introduced as a place known for itako spirit mediums, as is Osorezan on the Shimokita Peninsula.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the approximately 2,000 Jizō statues of various sizes enshrined inside and outside the Jizō Hall.
Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson stands on a small hill in the northeastern part of Ashino Park and is presented alongside its scenic surroundings.
The site is also known for itako spirit mediums, as is Osorezan on the Shimokita Peninsula.
Kawakura’s annual festival, where you encounter around 2,000 Jizō statues and an ancient legend
What to expect
The venue for the annual festival is Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson.
Around 2,000 Jizō statues of various sizes are enshrined inside and outside the Jizō Hall, and they are highlighted as a defining feature of the festival grounds.
The venue stands on a small hill in the northeastern part of Ashino Park, so you can take in both the Jizō Hall and the surrounding scenery.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson
- Address
426-1 -no, Kawakura, Kanagi, Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture
Address 426-1 Tanabata-no, Kawakura, Kanagi, Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
August 4, 2026–August 6
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Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include the Snow Sakura Rail Tunnel in Ashino Park, a ground-blizzard experience, and Ashino Park Auto Camping Ground.
太宰治記念館 「斜陽館」
青森県五所川原市にある太宰治の生家
写真：掬茶 / CC BY-SA 4.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·
立佞武多の館
青森県五所川原市にある展示施設
写真：掬茶 / CC BY-SA 3.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·Origins and History of Annual Festival at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson
A legend is told about the origins of Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson.
It is said that the story began when mysterious sacred lights flew down from the sky over this region thousands of years ago, and Jizō statues were discovered in a place illuminated by their light.
It is said that enshrining the Jizō statues that were discovered led to what is now Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson.
Official information
公式情報：青森県観光情報サイト Amazing AOMORI
問い合わせ先：賽の河原地蔵尊事務所
電話番号：0173-53-3282
Annual Festival at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson at a Glance
The annual festival at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson is held at Kawakura Sai no Kawara Jizōson in Kanagi, Goshogawara City.
Highlights include around 2,000 Jizō statues enshrined inside and outside the Jizō Hall, the scenery spreading across a small hill in the northeastern part of Ashino Park, and the site’s association with itako spirit mediums.
According to legend, Jizō statues were discovered at a place illuminated by mysterious sacred lights that had flown down from the sky.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
