An autumn Maple Festa filled with the flavors and fun of Rokunohe
Rokunohe Maple Town Festa
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/07 〜 2026/11/08Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- Early November
- Location
- Rokunohe Town General Gymnasium and other venues
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Rokunohe 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
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A festival of food and community, featuring Rokunohe Town specialties, delicious food from nearby municipalities, and a variety of competitions.
About Rokunohe Maple Town Festa
The Rokunohe Maple Town Festa is an event held in Rokunohe Town where visitors can enjoy local specialties and foods from nearby municipalities.
Centered around the “To no Jiman Ichi,” featuring specialties from “Ichinohe to Kunohe,” the event also showcases delicious foods from the municipalities that make up the regional settlement and independence area.
Regular events and stage programs are also held, offering an opportunity to experience Rokunohe Town’s food and community spirit.
Source: ろくのへメイプルタウンフェスタ2024｜イベント｜【公式】青森県観光情報サイト Amazing AOMORI
Festival highlights
In 2026, the “All-Japan Grated Yam Speed-Grating and Speed-Eating Championship” and the “Burdock Root Tossing Championship” are scheduled for day 1.
On day 2, the “Garlic Struck,” “Tricycle Race,” “Full-Speed! Giant Garlic Race,” and “Tyrannosaurus Race” will be held.
Specialty sales and stage shows are also part of the program, offering a mix of food and competitions.
Source: ろくのへメイプルタウンフェスタ2026 | 六戸町
An autumn Maple Festa filled with the flavors and fun of Rokunohe
What to expect
In 2026, different participatory events are scheduled for day 1 and day 2, with stage shows planned on both days.
The venue brings together the “To no Jiman Ichi” and food from nearby municipalities, so visitors can watch competitions and enjoy food and stage entertainment.
Advance registration is mentioned for participatory events; the tricycle race is listed as an exception.
How to take part
Participatory events such as competitions are scheduled for 2026, and advance registration is required for some of them.
The tricycle race is listed as not subject to advance registration.
Check the requirements for each event to confirm the conditions for attending the festival as a whole, including as a spectator.
Advance registration is mentioned for participatory events in 2026, but the application method and deadline are not provided in the available text.
The tricycle race is not subject to advance registration.
If you would like to take part in a competition, check the information for that event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Rokunohe Town General Gymnasium and other venues.
The address is 60 Maeyachi, Inuotose, Rokunohe, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture.
- Parking
Parking at the Rokunohe Town General Gymnasium is listed.
Address 60 Maeyachi, Inuotose, Rokunohe, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
In 2026, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 7 (Saturday) and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 8 (Sunday).
The start times differ between day 1 and day 2, and competitions and stage shows are scheduled for both days.
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Aomori Prefecture / Rokunohe Town (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
In 2026, the start time and program vary by day, so visitors should choose when to arrive based on the competitions or stage events they want to see.
Advance registration is mentioned for participatory events, and the information to check differs depending on whether you are attending as a spectator or taking part.
The event information lists multiple venues, including the Rokunohe Town General Gymnasium.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Kumano Shrine, the roadside station Rokunohe “Maple Fureai Center,” and the Rokunohe Town Local History Museum.
Along with the festival, visitors can explore local religious traditions, regional specialties, and historical materials from Rokunohe Town.
Please check the operating hours and current status of each facility before your visit.
Official information
The 2026 event information is published on the official Rokunohe Town website.
The contact office is the Rokunohe Town Community Development Promotion Division.
Rokunohe Maple Town Festa at a Glance
The Rokunohe Maple Town Festa is an autumn festival featuring local specialties from Rokunohe Town and food from neighboring municipalities, along with competitions and stage entertainment.
In 2026, the event will be held on November 7 and 8 at the Rokunohe Town General Gymnasium and other venues.
The program varies by day and includes grated-yam speed-grating, garlic-themed competitions, and a tricycle race.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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