Three days to experience autumn in Shichinohe, brought to life by picture-tablet-style dashi and hayashi
Shichinohe Autumn Festival
The 2026 edition of Shichinohe Autumn Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/04 〜 2026/09/06Ended
- Season / frequency
- Early September
- Location
- Shichinohe Town center
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Shichinohe 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
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
A fall festival where picture-tablet-style made by neighborhood associations parade through the center of Shichinohe Town. , , and street dancing add to the festivities, bringing to life Shichinohe’s vibrant atmosphere steeped in history and tradition.
About Shichinohe Autumn Festival
The Shichinohe Autumn Festival is a fall festival steeped in history and tradition that heralds autumn’s arrival in Shichinohe Town.
As a festival held in prayer for a good harvest, picture-tablet-style dashi made by neighborhood associations parade through the shopping district.
The event also features mikoshi, taiko performances, and street dancing, offering a chance to experience Shichinohe’s traditional culture and lively community.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the picture-tablet-style dashi based on picture scrolls and folktales.
Each dashi is an impressively crafted work with its own distinctive style, allowing visitors to compare the handiwork and expression of each neighborhood association.
The lively mikoshi, powerful taiko performances, and street dancing add to a diverse program unfolding against the backdrop of the shopping district.
Three days to experience autumn in Shichinohe, brought to life by picture-tablet-style dashi and
What to expect
According to the 2026 event information, the program was scheduled to begin with a Kashiwaba Taiko performance competition on the eve of the festival, followed by an obstacle relay, a street dance and Hakkoda Taiko parade, a at Shinmeigu Shrine, and a joint procession of mikoshi and dashi.
A joint mikoshi and dashi procession is also scheduled for the final day.
Each day combines competitions, music, dance, shinji, and dashi processions.
How to take part
According to the 2026 event information, no application is required to participate in events.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Shichinohe Town center / Shichinohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture
- Train and bus
From JR Shichinohe-Towada Station, take the Shichinohe Town shuttle bus for about 2 minutes to “Shichinohe Town Hall,” then get off at “Roadside Station Shichinohe” and walk about 2 minutes / About a 7-minute walk from JR Shichinohe-Towada Station
Address Shichinohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
2026年は9月4日（金）から9月6日（日）まで、10:00〜20:00の案内です。
The events are arranged with September 4 as the eve of the festival, September 5 as the first day, and September 6 as the final day.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 event information, the schedule may change depending on the weather.
If September 5 is canceled due to rain, the event is scheduled to be held on September 6 on the schedule for September 5.
The information also notes that traffic restrictions due to street vendors will be in effect for 3 days.
Nearby attractions
Places introduced near the venue include Shichinohe Shinmeigu Shrine, Shichinohe Castle Ruins, Kashiwaba Park, and local performing arts.
This can serve as a starting point for visiting places connected with Shichinohe Town’s history and local culture alongside the festival.
鷹山宇一記念美術館
青森県七戸町にある美術館
Origins and History of Shichinohe Autumn Festival
The Shichinohe Autumn Festival is described as a fall festival steeped in the history and traditions of Shichinohe Town.
A cultural feature of the festival is that neighborhood associations have made dashi depicting picture scrolls and folktales as offerings in prayer for a good harvest.
Through the dashi, mikoshi, taiko, and street dancing, the festival demonstrates how the community has carried on its traditions.
Official information
For inquiries, contact the Shichinohe Autumn Festival Executive Committee (at the Shichinohe Tourism Association).
The phone number is 0176-58-7109.
The related site listed is “Tabikura: Tabi no Kura Shichinohe Net Mall.”
Shichinohe Autumn Festival at a Glance
The Shichinohe Autumn Festival is a fall festival held to pray for a good harvest, with picture-tablet-style dashi parading through the center of Shichinohe Town.
Highlights include dashi based on picture scrolls and folktales, as well as mikoshi, taiko, and street dancing.
According to the 2026 event information, events including the festival eve, competitions, shinji, and joint processions were scheduled from September 4 through the 6th.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
