Enjoy the bounty of the sea and local warmth at Kanita’s port
Minato Matsuri
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Summer / Every year
- Location
- Around Kanita Fishing Port
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Sotogahama 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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Sotogahama Town’s Minato Matsuri is a summer community event bringing local flavors, activities, and regional performing arts to Kanita Fishing Port.
About Minato Matsuri
Minato Matsuri is a summer community event held around Kanita Fishing Port in Sotogahama Town.
Stalls serving local seafood and agricultural produce, hands-on activity areas, and stage performances come together to showcase the appeal of this port town.
Local children also take part in the performances, making this an opportunity for residents and visitors to connect.
Festival highlights
Highlights include local food enjoyed at the Kanita Fishing Port venue overlooking the Tsugaru Strait, and a stage program rich in regional character.
Alongside seafood such as scallops and agricultural produce, performances include , regional performing arts, and .
The program varies from year to year, but it is notable for offering local flavors and culture together.
Enjoy the bounty of the sea and local warmth at Kanita’s port
What to expect
In 2025, the merchandise and food stalls opened first, followed by opening remarks and stage performances.
Activities included magatama bead-making, pétanque, grilling scallops, grilling stick bread, and a lottery.
The event concluded with a closing call, after which all booths closed.
Source: 外ヶ浜町「港まつり2025」開催決定！｜外ヶ浜町
How to take part
Merchandise and food stalls, as well as hands-on activity areas, are set up for visitors. You can enjoy watching, and depending on the activity, you can also take part.
In 2025, activities such as magatama bead-making, pétanque, and grilling scallops were announced.
Participation requirements and age limits for general visitors should be checked for each activity.
Visitors generally enjoy the merchandise and food stalls, stage program, and activity areas at the venue.
In 2025, the activity booths opened at 9:30 a.m., and notices specified quantities or serving limits for grilled scallops, grilled stick bread, and the lottery.
Check with each activity to see whether advance registration is required.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around Kanita Fishing Port (Kanita Nakashimiyamoto, Sotogahama Town, Higashitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture)
- Train and bus
It is about a 10-minute walk from JR Kanita Station.
- Parking
A temporary parking lot will be set up.
Please check the event information for usage conditions and locations.
Address Kanita Nakashimiyamoto, Sotogahama Town, Higashitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
Summer
- Frequency
Every year
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
In 2025, the merchandise and food stalls opened early, at 8:30 a.m., and some activity booth items were available in limited quantities or only until sold out.
If there are particular activities or foods you want to try, arriving early is recommended.
Nearby attractions
Around the venue, the Wind Town Exchange Plaza Topmast, Kanran-yama Beach, and Kanran-yama Park are highlighted.
They are all introduced as nearby attractions around Kanita Fishing Port.
If you plan to visit the facilities along with the festival, please check each facility’s opening status and usage conditions in advance.
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写真：Kzaral / CC BY 2.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·Origins and History of Minato Matsuri
Minato Matsuri is introduced as an annual summer event in Sotogahama Town.
The event continues as a community-focused gathering at Kanita Fishing Port, combining sales of seafood and agricultural produce with hands-on activities and regional performances.
Official information
Event announcements and venue information are available on the official Sotogahama Town website.
The 2025 announcement listed the event date, venue, stage program, activity booths, and contact information.
The contact is the Industry and Tourism Division at Sotogahama Town Hall.
Minato Matsuri at a Glance
Held at Kanita Fishing Port, Minato Matsuri is a summer event in Sotogahama Town where visitors can enjoy local seafood and agricultural produce, regional performing arts, crafts, and hands-on activities.
There is plenty for families and friends to enjoy, along with the distinctive atmosphere of a port town.
The venue is about a 10-minute walk from Kanita Station, and a temporary parking lot is also set up.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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