For those looking to savor some of Japan’s finest seafood, head to Shiretoko.
Known for its salmon, which you can see leaping at Sakura Falls in the summer and running upstream in the fall, the fishing town of Rausu celebrates quality catch each September at the Rausu Seafood Festival.
Expect free seafood, salmon auctions, dancing, street performances, food stalls serving specialties from all over Hokkaido, and fireworks. Kids can even try catching salmon themselves! Don’t miss the lottery either–for the small price of ¥100, you could have the chance to take home an assortment of premium seafood worth more than ¥10,000.
