A Kuroishi autumn filled with ripe apples, Tsugaru flavors, and music
Kuroishi Apple Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/21 〜 2026/11/22Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- Usually in late November / Held every year
- Location
- Spocal Inn Kuroishi
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Kuroishi 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Kuroishi Apple Festival is an autumn event where you can enjoy Tsugaru shamisen and performances, as well as sales of apples and local products. Products from its sister city, Miyako, are also on offer, giving visitors a chance to enjoy local food and culture.
About Kuroishi Apple Festival
The Kuroishi Apple Festival is held at Spocal Inn Kuroishi in Kuroishi City and showcases and sells apples, local products, and other goods.
The festival also includes introductions to the activities of various organizations and a special program sponsored by its sister city, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture.
The festival is popular as an event where visitors can experience local industry, food, and culture, with apples at its heart.
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Festival highlights
At the outdoor Apple Market, apples for gifts and home use are sold at special prices.
The venue features exhibits and sales, along with a variety of stage performances, including Yosakoi, Tsugaru shamisen live music, dance performances, and a concert by a brass band.
Local specialties associated with the sister city, such as Miyako's Iso Ramen and salmon sticks, are another highlight.
A Kuroishi autumn filled with ripe apples, Tsugaru flavors, and music
What to expect
Visitors can enjoy exhibits, sales, and stage events in the arena at Spocal Inn Kuroishi, and shop for apples and local products at the outdoor apple market.
The venue sells not only local products from Kuroishi but also food featured in a special program sponsored by Miyako City.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., making it easy to combine shopping with watching performances.
How to take part
Members of the public can visit the venue to shop for apples and local products and watch stage events.
Visitors are encouraged to come with family or friends and explore the sales and events at the venue.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Spocal Inn Kuroishi (3-65 Guminoki, Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture)
- Train and bus
About a 5-minute walk from Kuroishi Station on the Konan Railway.
- By car
About 10 minutes from Kuroishi Interchange.
- Parking
The east parking lot is designated for the Apple Market venue.
Address 3-65 Guminoki, Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
In 2026, the festival will run from November 21 (Saturday) to 22 (Sunday), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The venue is Spocal Inn Kuroishi, where apple sales, a local products fair, stage events, and more are planned.
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Tips for your visit
In 2026, the event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days.
The apple market sells apples for gifts and for home use, so if you plan to buy some, it’s a good idea to visit during the sales hours.
Food and local products are also sold at the venue, so you can plan separate times for shopping and watching the stage performances.
Nearby attractions
Nearby places introduced include the Kuroishi Tourist Information Center, the Kodenten Handcraft Art Exhibition, the Hinomiyagura Museum (Third Fire Station), and Matsunoyu Community Center.
These are options to visit alongside the festival for local tourism information, handicrafts, and sites connected with the area's history.
津軽こけし館
青森県黒石市にあるこけしの展示施設
津軽伝承工芸館
青森県黒石市にある工芸館
Official information
You can find the official information for the Kuroishi Apple Festival on the event page of the Aomori Prefecture Tourism Information website.
It lists basic details such as the 2026 dates, venue, address, access, and fees.
Kuroishi Apple Festival at a Glance
The Kuroishi Apple Festival is an event in Kuroishi City where visitors can enjoy apple sales, local products, goods from Miyako City, and stage events.
In 2026, the festival will be held at Spocal Inn Kuroishi on November 21 and 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The venue is about a 5-minute walk from Kuroishi Station on the Konan Railway and about 10 minutes by car from Kuroishi Interchange.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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