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The Iwate Town Autumn Festival is held annually over three days in early October to celebrate the year's harvest. It features decorated floats parading through the town, along with traditional performances such as horse dances and lion dances.

Dates

October 2–4, 2026

Happens every year

Location

Iwate · Tohoku

Crowd level

Local attendance

Entry

Paid admission

Official site

iwatetabi.jp/events/8060