Black stone festival

Black stone festival

Event Overview

There will be an exhibition of the Kuroishi Neputa, about 30 Neputa paintings, and a performance of the Tsugaru Shamisen Line, mainly on Takomise-dori, which has been selected as the "Japanese Road Hundred Selections". In addition, Maemachi will sell handicraft items and Yokomachi will be a food area.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Komise Street, Maemachi, Yokomachi
  • Address:   
  • Nakamachi, Maemachi, Yokomachi, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
Konan Railway Kuroishi Station → 10-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
4km 10 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Kuroishi IC via Route 102
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0172-52-4316 (Kuroishi Chamber of Commerce)
  • Parking Number:   
200 units/free

Event Period

  • September 14, 2025 (Sunday) - September 15, 2025 (Monday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances


Neputa picture and Tsugaru shamisen

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