Festivals in Iwate

Jinku dancing and deer-dance performances fill the streets of Esashi in spring.

A historical procession retraces Minamoto no Yoshitsune's arrival in Hiraizumi.

Lantern-decorated music carts parade through Mizusawa and gather for evening performances.

Spring blossoms provide the setting for historical processions and local performances in Tono.

Horses wearing colorful decorations and bells walk from Takizawa to Morioka.

Decorated floats, portable shrines and deer dances fill central Hanamaki.

Snow festival at Koiwai Farm featuring snow sculptures and winter activities.

Folk performances, including Onikenbai dances, bring summer celebrations to Kitakami.