Iwamizawa Hyappei Mochi Festival
Iwamizawa's autumn festival known for its powerful mochi pounding
Powerful mochi pounding to pray for a bountiful harvest, prosperous business, and longevity! This is a historic festival in Iwamizawa City, a renowned rice-producing area.
The mochi, a local specialty of Iwamizawa, is pounded using a giant mortar measuring 2.2m in diameter and weighing 5.5 tons—one of the world's largest. The "Giant Mortar Mochi Pounding" is a must-see spectacle, where participants pull ropes together to lift a 200kg mallet about 5m high and drop it into the mortar in a dynamic "Yoitomake" method! The freshly pounded mochi is served to spectators as sweet red bean soup, and the festival also features longevity mochi throwing, Japanese drum performances, and a bustling Hyappei Market with food stalls.
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General Information
- Event period
- 2025/9/13- 9/14
- Event venue
- 4-jo 2-chome intersection, etc.
- Address
- 北海道岩見沢市4条西3丁目周辺
- Telephone Number
- 0126-22-3470（Iwamizawa Tourism Association）
- Car Park
- Paid parking
- Directions
- ●On foot: About 5 minutes from JR Iwamizawa Station
- Website
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