Swordfish Festival

Kesennuma boasts the highest catch of swordfish in Japan. Swordfish caught between October and March are known as "winter swordfish" and are known for their rich flavor and generous amount of fat.
We will be holding a Swordfish Festival so that many people can enjoy this seasonal delicacy!

Event name

Swordfish Festival

Date and Time

2026/2/22(Sun)

9:30 Opening
10:00 Swordfish Cutting Show (1F Hall)
10:30 Luxury Prizes! Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
11:00 Free serving begins (limited to 300 meals)

Venue

Kesennuma "Sea Market"
(7-13, Fish Market, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, 988-0037)

Main contents

Swordfish cutting show
You can see up close how a huge swordfish is skillfully butchered.
●Rock-paper-scissors tournament
"Hoya Boya" and "Kesenuma Pay!" will appear! The winner will receive a "freshly filleted swordfish" as a prize!
●Free treats (limited to 300 meals)
We offer a tasting set of "raw swordfish" and "grilled swordfish" nigiri sushi.
※It will end as soon as it is gone.

Special menu offering stores in the hotel

・Kaneto Fisheries
・Ichiba Sushi
・Kitakana Tuna Shop
・Rias Kitchen

Sponsorship

Kesennuma "Sea Market" Swordfish Festival Executive Committee