Event info

Opening of Oninji Temple Main Hall
Enjoy a pottery exhibit.
Dates and times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; Sat, May 25–Sun, Jun 9

Choice woodwork/lacquerware exhibit
Peruse an exhibit with countless crafts also available for sale. This year's exhibit also features stringed hina dolls and illustrated postcards.
Dates and times: 10:00 am–5:00 pm (until 4:00 pm on the final day); Fri, May 31–Sun, Jun 2
Location: Nishibata Shita Community Center

Namba lantern illumination
Namba lanterns grace the Aburagafuchi area again this year. A bubble-blowing performance and surreal atmosphere grace this year's festivities.
Date and time: Sundown–around 9:00 pm; Sat, Jun 1 (canceled should rainy weather occur
Location: Around the festival venue

Tea ceremony
Date and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Sun, Jun 2
Location: Main Hall, Oninji Festival
Fee: JPY 600/seat (includes Japanese sweets)
Host: Sochi Fujiwara, Urasenke Tea Ceremony School

Yatomi Goldfish: Another Major Mission!!
The City of Yatomi, famous for its goldfish production, offers the classic Japanese summer event of scooping up goldfish right here in Hekinan City.
Date and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Sat, Jun 8
Location: Aburagafuchi Park
Fee: JPY 200/try

Note:
• Held at Nishibata Shita Community Center should rainy weather occur. Information regarding the venue to be released on the Hekinan Tourism Association website by 9:00 am the day of the event.

Sketching Contest
Date and time: 9:30 am–3:30 pm (reception until 2:00 pm); Sat, Jun 8
Location: Around the festival venue
Categories: Elementary school ages and younger may enter the Children Category while junior high school ages and older may enter the Adult Category

Notes:
• Bring your own sketch pad and drawing mediums.
• Winning pieces announced on the Hekinan Tourism Association website and exhibited at Mugaen, Wed, Jun 19–Mon, Jul 15. See the Hekinan Tourism Association website for details.