Clam Festival

しじみ祭り

The town of Oto is known as a place to find clams. ”Clean one clam with one cup of water” is the phrase used by the locals! This festival started in 1987 (Showa 62) and has continued to this day! Only on this day, can one enter the river and catch clams! There are many events besides this as well! This festival is enjoyed by all age groups!

Address (Japanese)	824-0500　福岡県田川郡大任町六本松彦山川河川敷（水辺公園）
Address	Ropponmatsu, Oto Town, Tagawa County
Telephone Number	0947-63-2241（大任町商工会）
Contact	Oto Town Commerce and Industry Association
Fax Number	0947-63-4019
Open	Held on the last Sunday in October (10am till 3:30pm)
Car Park	Parking available
Access	Take the Nishitetsu Bus bound for Soeda via Oto from Tagawa Gotoji Bus Center. Get off at Ropponmatsu Bus Stop. 15 minute drive from Tagawa Gotoji Station of the JR Heisei Chikuho Railway
Website	http://www.town.oto.fukuoka.jp/