Events around Roopt Ishinomaki Izumicho -OGAWA-

This is a night illumination event at Entsuin Temple in Matsushima, famous for the reflection of autumn leaves in the Shinji Pond. The entire garden is lit up, and the scenery of the water and autumn leaves overlapping is a classic autumn sight in Matsushima.

Its beauty transcends language, making it highly recommended for international visitors. It's a great evening destination from Matsushima accommodations, or for those staying in Shiogama or Higashimatsushima. Please check the official website for illumination times before visiting.

This is a special autumn night visit to Zuiganji Temple, a National Treasure associated with Date Masamune, with light art by the creative team NAKED. You can walk through the temple grounds, which show a completely different face at night.

Entsuin Temple, right next door, also illuminates its autumn leaves during the same period, so you can visit both in one night. This experience transcends language, making it easy to recommend to international guests.

This is an autumn festival at Jomon Village, located near the Satohama Shell Mounds National Historic Site. It features Jomon experiences like fire-starting, and events related to Okumatsushima's oysters.

For families with children. Please check the city's announcements for the date.

A winter tradition in Matsushima, this is an oyster-themed festival. It features taste-testing of steamed, grilled, and fried oysters, free samples, and even a warm foot bath.

You can enjoy the bounty of the Sanriku sea on the spot, making it a prime target if you're staying in Matsushima in winter. The date is approximately the first Sunday of February, but please check the Matsushima Tourism Association's announcement for the confirmed date as the event approaches.

This festival is associated with the "San Juan Bautista" ship, which Date Masamune used to send the Keicho Mission to Europe. Held at the San Juan Museum and Park, which houses a replica ship, it features local fife and drum corps, marching bands, traditional performing arts like Watanoha Shishifuryu, food and merchandise stalls, and commemorative photos on board the ship.

Admission is often free on the day of the festival, allowing you to experience history and a festival by the sea in Ishinomaki all at once. The dates will be announced on the official website as the event approaches.

This is the biggest festival in Ishinomaki. It began with gratitude to the pioneers who opened the mouth of the Kitakami River and has continued for over 100 times.

During the day, there are parades and the Sonobei Boat Race in the city center, and at night, fireworks light up the Kitakami River. After the earthquake, it also became a festival for "repose of souls" and "reconstruction," holding great significance for local people.

The fireworks reflect on the river, so they are clearly visible from the opposite bank. Traffic regulations will be in place around the venue, so accommodation within walking distance is a strong advantage.

This is an Obon event where lanterns are floated on Matsushima Bay to send off ancestors. Lights and fireworks overlap on the sea of one of Japan's Three Scenic Views.

The 15th is the eve festival, with fair stalls, Bon Odori dancing, and taiko drums. The 16th is the main day of the Daiseigakie, where lanterns are floated after sutra chanting. Both nights feature memorial fireworks for about 15 minutes.

These are not fireworks for tourism, but rather farewell fires. It is customary to watch them quietly.

This is a fireworks festival for memorial and reconstruction on the Naruse River, continuing since the Taisho era. The highlight is the summer night scene where lanterns floating on the river and about 1,000 fireworks overlap.

One of the summer highlights for accommodations in Higashimatsushima. It's a fixed-date event held on August 16th during Obon. Details of the event will be announced on Higashimatsushima City's official page as it approaches.