The 62nd Ise Lobster Festival will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Hamajima Seaside Park in Shima City, Mie Prefecture.
The Ise Lobster Festival is a beloved annual event that represents early summer in Shima.
The venue offers a variety of events to enjoy throughout the day, including the Jakoppe dance performed along the way, a children's Jakoppe dance, live performances on the Kanai stage, spiny lobster longevity soup (for a fee), and in the evening, traditional music and fireworks.
Experience the thrilling atmosphere of the festival, themed around spiny lobsters, and the vibrant energy unique to Hamajima, firsthand.
| Date | 2026/6/ 6 (Saturday) *In case of rain, postponed to November 6th (Sunday) |
| Venue | Hamajima Seaside Park (Hamajima-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture) |
| Sponsorship | Ise Lobster Festival Executive Committee |
| 10: 00 ~ | Shima specialty products market |
| 13: 00 ~ | Ceremony (Thanksgiving) |
| 15: 00 ~ | Kyanai Stage Live |
| 16: 00 ~ | Children's Jakoppe Dance |
| 18: 30 ~ | Jakoppe Dance along the way |
| 20: 20 ~ | Ise lobster portable shrine |
| 20: 45 ~ | Farewell music and fireworks |
*Content and times are subject to change.
One of the highlights of the Ise Lobster Festival is the lively Jakoppe dance performed by local residents along the way.
The energetic performances, unique to a festival, bring the entire venue together in a lively and exciting atmosphere.
The event will conclude with traditional festival music and fireworks that will light up the night sky of Hamajima.
The open and relaxed atmosphere unique to a seaside venue makes it perfect for creating early summer memories.
Traffic congestion is expected on surrounding roads on that day.
The flyer indicates that some roads will be closed to vehicles from approximately 11:00 PM to 22:00 PM.
Additionally, temporary parking is available, so please follow the instructions of the on-site staff when you arrive.
Please allow ample time for your arrival.
