Shiroshita Karei Festival
Savor a Rare Delicacy at a Special Price, Only Available Here!
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 second day of the event, a fireworks display lights up the night sky, adding a dazzling finale to the festivities.
Coinciding with the festival is the Shiroshita Karei Tasting Event, where participating restaurants in Hiji offer shiroshita karei dishes at special prices. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor the town’s prized delicacy while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the festival!
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 second day of the event, a fireworks display lights up the night sky, adding a dazzling finale to the festivities.
Coinciding with the festival is the Shiroshita Karei Tasting Event, where participating restaurants in Hiji offer shiroshita karei dishes at special prices. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor the town’s prized delicacy while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the festival!
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Area
Category
Basic Information
- Event period
- [Shiroshita Karei Festival]
May 11 (Saturday) and May 12 (Sunday), 2024
[Shiroshita Karei Tasting Event]
May 11 (Saturday) to May 23 (Thursday), 2024
*Held annually in May - Event venue
- Hiji Elementary School, Hiji Castle Ruins Area, Hiji Port, and other locations
- Event time
- Varies by venue
[Fireworks Festival (Hiji Port)]: May 11 (Saturday), 2024, 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.
