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Rishiri Yuyu Ranning (The Rishiri Island Walking Holiday )
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This event encourages you to walk or run a fifty-five
kilometer course all the way around the island as you interact
with local people in beautiful Rishiri island.
Day: The second Sunday of June
Place: Throughout Rishiri island |
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Senhoushi Shrine and Kitamifuji Shrine Annual Festival
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・ From June 20th to 22 nd : Senhoushi Shrine
Festival
・ From June 24th to June 26 th : Kitamifuji
Shrine Festival
The festivals held at those two shrines celebrate the
arrival of summer. |
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Mt. Rishiri Kutsugata Trail Day
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Will be held in late June
Place: Rishiri Mikaeridai Enchi Lookout
This event is held to pray for safety of Mt. Rishiri climbers. |
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Rishiri Ukishima Festival
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Date: From August 5 th to 6 th
This is the biggest and most exciting festival in Rishiri
island. Many events for children are held during the day,
and a market “Dontoichi ” is held on the main
street at night. A lot of people gather and enjoy dances
and parades. |
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Rishiri Sound Festival
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Will be held in Mid-August
Place: Rishiri Town Baseball Park
This is the biggest outdoor live concert in Rishiri island
in which local bands and professional musicians play music
for visitors. |
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Rishiri Island Cycling
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Day: The fourth Sunday of August (tentative)
This is an event for bicycling lovers who are from Rishiri,
other parts of Japan , even for those from overseas. Participants
are expected to interact with one another as they enjoy
the beauty of nature. A souvenir will be given to all the
participants. FREE BICYCLE RENTAL!
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“Let's Eat and Drink” Festival
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Will be held in late August
Place: Downtown Kutsugata
This annual festival has been held since 1997 for Rishiri
restaurant owners as an opportunity to express gratitude
to their customers. A variety of events are held in downtown
Kutsugata. The festival signifies the end of summer in
Rishiri. |
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