MiyagiLeisure

Oshika Whale Festival Venue (Yusho-sen Waterfront Square) (牡鹿鯨まつり会場(捕鯨船前広場))

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Early Dinner at Harbor Dining Establishments—Fresh Seafood

About 10 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

A summer festival held in Ayukawa to celebrate the bounty of the sea. The event takes place in a square near whaling ships, featuring performances and activities by local groups, creating an atmosphere of vibrant port-town energy. This festival is unique to Ayukawa, known as Japan's once-major whaling base, and reflects the local people's gratitude for the bounty of the ocean. As evening falls, lanterns illuminate the square, and Kinkazan's silhouette emerges against the twilight Pacific—a magical sight.

Festival details

Name: 牡鹿鯨まつり

Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) 鯨霊供養祭 8:40(如意輪山観音寺)／本祭 10:00開会式–／お祭りステージ 10:15–18:10／鯨の炭火焼きコーナー 11:00–／打ち上げ花火 19:30

Venue: 石巻市鮎川浜・ホエールタウンおしか捕鯨船前広場(花火の打ち上げ場所は鮎川港左岸南防波堤、観覧場所はホエールタウンおしか周辺)

Source: miyagi-kankou.or.jp

Tips

Parking near the festival venue is limited; early parking around Ayukawa Port is recommended. Sea breezes can be strong in the evening; bring a light jacket or sweater. In case of rough weather, the program may change; check announcements on the day.