Live kuruma shrimp are released onto the tidal flats of Chudo Beach, and at the starting signal, participants rush in to catch them with their bare hands. As a signature event of Aio, known as the "shrimp town," it draws large crowds every year.
Info
Event Location:
Chudo Beach (Tada Beach)
Phone Number:
083-984-3741
Address:
Aio Chudo, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Event Period
2025-08-15 00:00 ~ 2025-08-31 00:00
Scheduled for late August
Event Category
Food festival, Experience Event
Other Info
Please note that details may be subject to change. Be sure to check the latest information before your visit.
Event Date
Late August
Event Location
Chudo Beach (Tada Beach)
Contact
[Aio Branch, Yamaguchi Tourism and Convention Association] TEL.083-984-3741
Event Details
Live kuruma shrimp are released onto the tidal flats of Chudo Beach, and at the starting signal, participants rush in to catch them with their bare hands. As a signature event of Aio, known as the "shrimp town," it draws large crowds every year.
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