The 23rd Himeshima Kuruma Prawn Festival
Festival

The 23rd Himeshima Kuruma Prawn Festival

Japanese name:第23回 姫島車えび祭

📅 Sun, Oct 18, 2026

📍 Himeshima, Oita

About this event

An autumn festival celebrating Himeshima, featuring a tasting event for bento boxes made with nationwide-famous Himeshima kuruma prawns (first-come, first-served). Those who purchase a bento will also be entered into a raffle to win prizes such as an assortment of Himeshima seafood. Furthermore, free sightseeing buses to view chestnut tiger butterflies (Asagimadara) and free island tour buses will operate, offering a full experience of everything Himeshima has to offer.

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Venue

Himeshima Port Ferry Square

Matsubara, Himeshima, Himeshima-mura, Higashikunisaki-gun, Oita 872-1501

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