Shiroshita Karei Festival
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Held every May in Hiji Town, the Shiroshita Karei Festival celebrates local culture and food, centered around the shiroshita karei, a premium fish caught along the Shiroshita Coast. This type of marbled flounder, which dates back to the Edo period as a delicacy once offered to the shogun, is a rare treat and considered a luxury item.
The festival offers a wide array of activities, including stage performances and food stalls featuring dishes made with local ingredients. At Hiji Port, visitors can enjoy fishing boat tours, a fish-catching contest, and even a chance to release young shiroshita karei into the wild – a unique way to connect with nature. On the first day of the event, a fireworks display lights up the night sky, adding a dazzling finale to the festivities.
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Area
Category
Basic Information
- Event period
- [Shiroshita Karei Festival]
May 9 (Saturday) and May 10 (Sunday), 2026 - Event venue
- Hiji Elementary School, Hiji Castle Ruins Area, Hiji Port, and other locations
- Event time
- Varies by venue
[Fireworks Festival (Hiji Port)]: May 9 (Saturday), 2026, starts at 20:00 - Address (Japanese)
- 879-1506 大分県速見郡日出町2610-1 日出小学校ほか
- Address
- 2610-1 Hiji-machi, Hiji Elementary School and others, Hayami District, Oita, 879-1506
- Telephone Number
- 0977-73-3158（Shiroshita Karei Festival Executive Committee Office (within Hiji Town Community Development Division)）
- Prices
- Free
- Car Park
- Hiji Junior High School Ground (not available in case of rain)
Hiji Town Hall (parking for disabled individuals)
Hiji Municipal Parking Lot
Hiji Town Central Community Center
Ota Park
*Parking spaces are limited, so please use public transportation whenever possible. The Ninomaru-kan parking lot will not be available during the festival. - Access
- [Hiji Elementary School (2610-1 Hiji-cho)]
Approximately 7 minutes on foot from JR Yokoku Station
[Hiji Port (5969-41 Kawasaki, Hiji-cho)]
Approximately 10 minutes on foot from JR Hiji Station
＊Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
