A food culture festival where you can compare the many flavors of Tome’s local cuisine
Japan’s Best Hattō Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/29Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- Every year
- Location
- S Factory Tohoku Nakae Park (Hasama Nakae Central Park)
- Area
- Miyagi Prefecture・Tome City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · 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
- 2026/10/19
A food culture festival where you can enjoy a variety of dishes centered on hattō, a local specialty of the Tome region. In 2026, hattō dishes and local products will be sold at S Factory Tohoku Nakae Park.
About Japan’s Best Hattō Festival
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Photographer: ToshiJapon File:Hatto sta.JPG / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Japan’s Best Hattō Festival is a celebration of food culture centered on hattō, a local dish from the Tome region.
The festival brings hattō dishes together in one place to showcase the region’s food culture and wheat culture to a wide audience.
In 2026, hattō dishes and local products will be featured at S Factory Tohoku Nakae Park.
Festival highlights
One of the highlights is getting to discover a variety of hattō dishes all at once.
Past festivals have featured soy sauce hattō, curry hattō, and seafood hattō, among other varieties, offering visitors the chance to compare them.
In 2026, agricultural and forestry products, processed foods, and crafts from the Tome region will also be sold alongside hattō dishes offered as promotional sales.
Source: 令和7年度 日本一はっとフェスティバル ’25.11.30(日)｜観光・旅行情報サイト 宮城まるごと探訪
A food culture festival where you can compare the many flavors of Tome’s local cuisine
What to expect
At the venue, visitors can sample local Tome dishes at the hattō promotional sales area.
A local products sales area is also set up, where visitors can browse regional goods such as agricultural and forestry products, processed foods, and crafts.
In past years, an event was also held in which customers voted to choose the “Hattō Grand Prize” winner.
Source: 日本一はっとフェスティバル - Wikipedia
Location and access
- Venue and address
S Factory Tohoku Nakae Park (Hasama Nakae Central Park), 2-6 Aza Nakae, Sanuma, Hasama-cho, Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture.
It is opposite the Hasama Government Office of Tome City Hall.
Address 2-6 Aza Nakae, Sanuma, Hasama-cho, Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture
Dates and season
In 2026, the festival will be held on November 29 (Sunday), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The venue is S Factory Tohoku Nakae Park (Hasama Nakae Central Park), where hattō dishes and local products are scheduled to be sold as promotional offerings.
It is usually held on the first Sunday of December, but in 2026 it will be held in November.
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Tips for your visit
Food and local products are sold at the venue, making this an event to visit for a meal or some shopping.
In 2026, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a limited closing time.
Information for 2026 on parking and public transport is currently being confirmed, so check the latest travel information before visiting.
Nearby attractions
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Japan’s Best Hattō Festival
Hattō is described as a local dish that has been passed down in the Tome region since the domain era.
It is made by kneading wheat flour with water, flattening it thinly, and boiling it. The broth and ingredients vary by region and household.
The Japan’s Best Hattō Festival was first held in 2004. Its former name was the “National Hattō Festival.”
Source: 登米市／食べる
Official information
The 2026 event details have been published by the Tome City Tourism and Products Association, a general incorporated association.
Information is provided on the date and time, venue, sales of hattō dishes and local products, and the organizers.
The phone number for the Japan’s Best Hattō Festival Organizing Committee office is also listed as a contact.
Japan’s Best Hattō Festival at a Glance
The Japan’s Best Hattō Festival is an event where you can taste hattō, a local dish passed down in the Tome region, and experience its food culture.
In 2026, the festival will be held at S Factory Tohoku Nakae Park on November 29 (Sunday).
In addition to hattō dishes sold as promotional offerings, agricultural and forestry products, processed foods, crafts, and other goods from the Tome region are also scheduled to be sold.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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