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Hachinohe Sansha Grand Festival Central Street Float Procession Venue (八戸三社大祭中心街山車行列会場)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Open art museum in the city center for experiencing local culture

About 30 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

Held from July 31 to August 4, 2026, this is one of Northeast Japan's most prestigious summer festivals, designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Coordinating with the sacred palanquin processions of the three shrines, including Ogami Shrine, townspeople bring out elaborately decorated floats they've designed. Mechanical puppet figures and impressive sculptures move and excite the audience. As the floats proceed to the accompaniment of flutes, drums, and hand bells, the entire city comes together to create a magnificent summer pageant.

Season & hours

Name: 八戸三社大祭 2026

Date & time: 7/31 (Fri)–8/4 (Tue) 前夜祭7/31 18:00–21:00 / お通り8/1 15:00–19:00 / 中日8/2 18:00–21:00(夜間運行) / お還り8/3 15:00–19:00 / 後夜祭8/4 18:00–21:00

Venue: 八戸市中心街(八戸市庁前・三日町交差点・鍛冶町周辺)・長者山新羅神社

Source: visithachinohe.com

Tips

The central street attracts large crowds even before the start. If you want a good viewing spot, it's safe to arrive at the roadside around 4 PM. Surrounding roads are restricted, so public transportation is recommended. For strollers, the rear or wide intersections offer better views.