- Tanokuchi god of Sai Festival
- A traditional event dedicated to the god of Sai. Residents weave large zori or sandlas, then wrap them around trees asking for sound health. The god of Sai is a god that prevents invasions of demons. It is said that he protected the area from misery and protected people’s feet.
This festival is usually from 8 AM to noon and is held at Tanokuchi, Hidaka-cho, Toyooka.
- Predicted Date
- Jan 11th
(Date subject to change)
- Evening Elder’s Festival
- This festival goes from the evening of Jan 9th to the 10th, the main festival is on the 10th. It is a festival where people pray for good luck, business prosperity, home safety, and economical recovery.
This festival happens at Nishimiya Shrine in Yoida, HIdaka-cho, Toyooka
- Predicted Date
- Jan 9th - 10th
(Date subject to change)
- Kannabe Winter Mountain Opening
- Prayers are offered up at a ceremony for the safety of skiers, snowboarders, and visitors to the mountain.
The ceremony usually starts at about 9:30 AM and is performed at Oku-Kannabe Ski Resort.
- Predicted Date
- Beginning of Dec.
(Date subject to change)
- Ase Valley Autumn Festival
- An autumn festival held in honor of Ase Valley’s beautiful autumnal leaves. Walk through the forests while enjoying the fall foliage. There are usually various bazaars to enjoy too.
Held in Ase Valley in Hagetsuchi, Hidaka-cho, Toyooka from 9 AM to 3 PM.
- Predicted Date
- Mid November
(Date subject to change)
- Kannabe Volcano
- A festival held at the base of Kannabe’s volcano. There will be fireworks in the evening, dance performances, many delicious food stalls and prize drawings.
From noon to 8:30 PM, behind Kannabe’s rest area and Yutorogi Onsen.
- Predicted Date
- Beginning of July
(Date subject to change)
- Hidaka Summer Festival
- The local town festival with a parade, fireworks, stage events, bazaars, food stalls and beer garden.
Held near JR Ebara Station from 4 PM to 9 PM.
- Predicted Date
- End of July
(Date subject to change)
- World Geopark Trail Run
- Runners run along a nature mountain trail in the highlands of Kannabe. The course will take them down the mountain to Naomi Uemura Memorial Park, Up Kannabe. There are three main events, the 58km, 40km, and 10km runs.
The race starts in Kannabe from about 7 AM
- Predicted Date
- July
(Date subject to change)
- Tajima Dome Festival
- Inside Kannabe’s large all-weather dome will be a flea market, performance competition, lots of local restaurants with food stalls, and more.
There is free entrance for everyone.
Event is located at the Tajima Dome and is from 10 AM to 4 PM.
- Predicted Date
- End of May
(Date subject to change)
