Poster for the 39th Ikutahara Yamabe Festival Background of the Event The "Ikutahara River," a tributary of the Yubetsu River, is a treasure trove of yamabe (masu salmon). During the season, anglers from all over the country visit this river. The opening day for yamabe fishing in the Ikutahara River is July 1st every year. The Ikutahara Yamabe Festival is a traditional festival to celebrate this opening day. "Yamabe" monument on the Ikutahara River bank Event Details Location 619-4 Ikutahara, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido Ikutahara Community Center Parking Lot [Fishing Tournament] 339-1 Ikutahara, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido Ikutahara General Branch Office Parking Lot Date and Time July 4, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Fishing tournament registration starts at 7:00 AM Participation Fee (Fishing Tournament) Adults (high school students and older): 500 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students: 300 yen *Rod and bait rental fee: 500 yen Yamabe Festival Tickets Advance tickets: 1,000 yen Same-day tickets: 1,100 yen *1,100 yen value (500 yen cash voucher + six 100 yen tickets + lucky draw ticket) Program and Content Green Fairy Yama-chan Magic Show (from 3:00 PM), KINZ & K-ing Mini Live (from 3:30 PM) Engaru Self-Defense Force Band, Ikutahara Taiko and Engaru Ganbou Taiko drum performances, local dance team performances, mochi-maki (rice cake throwing), lucky draw, and more. A scene from the Ikutahara Yamabe Festival. In addition to the famous "Yamabe Fry," local restaurants and popular food trucks will also be present. A powerful performance by the Ikutahara Taiko drummers. Fishing Tournament Flyer for the fishing tournament. This is a competition to determine the total weight of yamabe caught. Prizes and awards will be given to the top participants. Spots in Ikutahara Beyond the Ikutahara Yamabe Festival [Chacha World] A museum collecting wooden toys from about 40 countries around the world. It exhibits and houses 10,000 wooden toys of va