Matsumae Castle Town Tuna Festival
Spectacular tuna cutting and the bounty of the Tsugaru Strait
Matsumae’s premier autumn food festival. Enjoy a live bluefin tuna cutting show, fresh local seafood, and a variety of seasonal dishes.
Held in Matsumae, a town facing the Tsugaru Strait, this annual festival celebrates the area's prized bluefin tuna. Shaped by the strait's powerful currents, the tuna develops firm flesh and rich marbling. This sought-after seasonal delicacy can be enjoyed at prices rarely found beyond the fishing port, offering a true taste of Matsumae's maritime bounty.
A festival highlight is the spectacular live bluefin tuna cutting show. Skilled professionals break down a massive tuna before the crowd, drawing enthusiastic cheers from spectators. Freshly cut portions go on sale immediately afterward, attracting visitors from across Hokkaido and beyond. Food stalls also serve tuna bowls, sushi, and other seasonal seafood, filling the venue with enticing aromas.
Enjoy the sea's finest gifts while exploring the historic atmosphere of Hokkaido's only castle town. Discover Matsumae's renowned seafood culture and savor the flavors of autumn in southern Hokkaido.
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General Information
- Event period
- 2026/9/20
9:10-16:00 - Event venue
- Matsumae Joka Street
- Postal code
- 〒049-1511
- Address
- 北海道松前郡松前町唐津10-2
- Telephone Number
- 0139-42-2339（Matsumae Chamber of Commerce）
- Open
- 9:00-16:00
- Car Park
- 500 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 70 minutes from Hakodate-Esashi Expwy Kikonai IC
●By bus: About 90 minutes from JR Kikonai Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
