Mountain Councillor

Event Overview

Aiming at Mt. Iwaki, a symbol of Tsugaru from his hometown, a group worship in prayer for the fertility of five grains and family safety.

Info

Event Location:

Iwakiyama Shrine

Address:

27 Hyakusawa Terasawa, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture

Public Transportation:

JR Hirosaki Station → Bus 40 minutes, bus stop: Stop in front of Iwakiyama Shrine, short walk

Car Access:

25km 40 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Daihiromae IC

Phone Number:

0172-83-2135 (Iwakiyama Shrine)

Parking Number:

200 units/municipal parking lot. Paid 500 yen per day only during the period (usually free)

Event Period

September 20 (Saturday) to September 22 (Monday), 2025

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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