murmurShiokawa Hatsuichi First Market and Lucky Boat-Pulling Festival
Kitakata City · Shinmachi-dori (market) and Toeicho-dori (boat-pulling), Shiokawa, Kitakata
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Fukushima Prefectural Tourism & Local Products Association (Fukushima Travel) · Last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Thu, Jan 15, 2026 （Ended）
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually mid January
- How the date is set
- Announced each year Usually mid-January; dates are announced each year
- Venue
- Shinmachi-dori (market) and Toeicho-dori (boat-pulling), Shiokawa, Kitakata
- City
- Kitakata City, Fukushima
About
On one January day, Shiokawa in Kitakata City combines a New Year market with a boat-pulling contest. Stalls set up along Shinmachi-dori, while on Toeicho-dori two teams, east and west, haul a Japanese boat back and forth, wishing for strong local industry and busy shops. The streets are about five minutes on foot from Shiokawa Station. The Shiokawa interchange of the Aizu Jukan Kita road is close by, but there is no dedicated parking. In 2026 it was held on January 15. The Shiokawa first-market and boat-pulling festival committees, based at the Kitakata Chamber of Commerce, handle inquiries.
Sources
- OfficialFukushima Prefectural Tourism & Local Products Association (Fukushima Travel) www.tif.ne.jp
Last checked: Oct 11, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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