This itinerary begins at the Anamizu Station. It includes stops at all the flathead mullet fishing towers in the Anamizu and Hosu area. Several are not easily seen from the road.
This itinerary/activity can be combined/customized with various other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access these courses from various "gateways" in Ishikawa, the Kanazawa JR Station (if arriving by train), or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports (if arriving by air). All three locations have multiple rental car outlets onsite or nearby.
The very helpful website "www.golf-in-japan.com" is a comprehensive guide in English to golf courses in Japan. It features detailed information on reportedly "all" 2,349 courses of eighteen-holes or more in Japan. The site also includes information on about 500 driving and practice ranges in the central Kanto, Chubu and Kansai areas with additional areas continually added. Over the years its members have rated many of the courses they have played providing a reliable all-around guide from an international players perspective.
In addition to ratings (not all courses have been rated), the site provides price ranges to play each course, the number of holes and the par ratings, the year it was established, the designer, and the address. When you click on a specific course on their site it will also provide the contact information/phone number to make a reservation, plus an access map. It is best to make a reservation to be sure you can play on your desired date and time.
Another helpful website is "www.air-golf.com/travel/before-you-go/whats-it-golf-japan". Their page on what to know before you start is very useful and well written. They also have a list of the courses in Japan but it looks almost identical to the www.golf-in-japan.com website listing.
This itinerary only covers the road from the Hakusan Nature Conservation Center/Chugu Museum a little west of toll booth at the west end (in Hakusan City in Ishikawa Prefecture) and the toll booth at the east end (in Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture) as there are many points of interest along this section.
The road is open from 07:00 - 19:00 (meaning the exits close promptly at 19:00) from early June through August. The road is open from 08:00 - 18:00 (meaning the exits close promptly at 18:00) from September through about November 10th (subject to the road being closed due to early snow or landslides). There are 14 locations with emergency telephones, spaced about 2 kilometers apart along the road. Toilet facilities that include Western-style toilets can only be found at the Nakamiya (Chugu) Onsen Nature Center at the west end of the road, and the Rennyo Teahouse near the east end of the road. Not all stops/parking areas have any restrooms so do try to plan ahead.
The toll for a one-way drive is currently JPY1,400-1,600 (about US$12-16) per passenger car. Cash only. No credit cards accepted (no telephone signal in most places along the route).
Notes: Night parking or camping is prohibited. Visitors must not collect plants or animals as this is a national park. Take any litter out of the park with you. Pedestrians and two-wheeled vehicles (bicycles and motorcycles) are not allowed to enter the road. The road is normally closed in the winter from about November 10th through early June (check the website for specific opening and closing dates each year).
See the above website for more information.
This itinerary only covers the road from the toll booth at the east end (in Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture) to the Hakusan Nature Conservation Center/Nakamiya (Chugu) Museum a little west of the toll booth at the west end (in Hakusan City in Ishikawa Prefecture) as there are many points of interest along this section.
The road is open from 07:00 - 19:00 (meaning the exits close promptly at 19:00) from early June through August. The road is open from 08:00 - 18:00 (meaning the exits close promptly at 18:00) from September through about November 10th (subject to the road being closed due to early snow or landslides). There are 14 locations with emergency telephones, spaced about 2 kilometers apart along the road. Toilet facilities that include Western-style toilets can only be found at the Rennyo Teahouse near the east end of the road and the Nakamiya (Chugu) Onsen Nature Center at the west end of the road. Not all stops/parking areas have any restrooms so do try to plan ahead.
The toll for a one-way drive is currently JPY1,400-1,600 (about US$12-16) per passenger car. Cash only. No credit cards accepted (no telephone signal in most places along the route).
Notes: Night parking or camping is prohibited. Visitors must not collect plants or animals as this is a national park. Take any litter out of the park with you. Pedestrians and two-wheeled vehicles (bicycles and motorcycles) are not allowed to enter the road. The road is normally closed in the winter from about November 10th through early June (check the website for specific opening and closing dates each year).
See the above website for more information.
1) The "Kanazawa Loop Bus" (running daily every 15 minutes from 08:30 - 18:00; the orange route going clockwise, and the green route going counter-clockwise around the city);
2) The "Kanazawa Shuttle" (running daily every 20 minutes from 09:30 - 17:50; making a counter-clockwise circle around Kenroku-en Garden) all departing from the Kanazawa Station, East Gate Bus Terminal, Bus Stop "#0");
3) And/or taxis.
Hokutetsu bus fares are JPY200 per ride, but you can purchase One-Day Pass for hop-on hop-off privileges on the Loop Buses for JPY500, in advance, at their office at the Bus Terminal.
1) The "Kanazawa Loop Bus" (running daily every 15 minutes from 08:30 - 18:00; the orange route going clockwise, and the green route going counter-clockwise around the city);
2) The "Kanazawa Shuttle" (running daily every 20 minutes from 09:30 - 17:50; making a counter-clockwise circle around Kenroku-en Garden) all departing from the Kanazawa Station, East Gate Bus Terminal, Bus Stop "#0");
3) And/or taxis.
Hokutetsu bus fares are JPY200 per ride, but you can purchase One-Day Pass for hop-on hop-off privileges on the Loop Buses for JPY500, in advance, at their office at the Bus Terminal.
It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Nanao. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52). All have several rental car outlets. There are also local trains from Kanazawa Station to Nanao and Wakura Onsen Stations.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options in Nanao, the most recommended ones being in the Wakura Onsen area. There are several first class and deluxe hotels/ryokans along the coastline of the Wakura Onsen, including in order from west to east: Tadaya Ryokan; Kagaya; Matsu no Midori Ryokan; Aenokaze; Hotel Kaibo. There are even more economy and budget hotels, ryokans and minshukus as well.
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
This itinerary covers the western side of the Noto Peninsula from Kanazawa to Shika. It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Wajima. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52).
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options in the Shika City (Shika-machi) area of Hakui District (Hakui-shi) of Ishikawa Prefecture (Ishikwas-ken) where you can spend the night, if you wish. There are considerably less accommodation options between Shika and Wajima.
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
This itinerary covers the northwestern side of the Noto Peninsula from Shika to Wajima. It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Wajima. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52).
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are relatively few accommodation options between Shika and Wajima. Therefore we would recommend you stay in either the Shika Town area or Wajima City. For something different, however you may want to try a temple stay at the Sojiji Soin Temple (MapCode: 283 422 024*74) in Monzen Town (Monzen-machi); advance reservations required.
You can also easily reverse the itinerary just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
This itinerary covers sites in and around Wajima City on the north coast of the Noto Peninsula. It is not necessary to "drive" to all the places in the city. You may find it more convenient to walk some since some of the sites are close together.
Note that, if possible, we highly recommend you also visit the Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces at dusk for a "light up", if operating during your visit (usually the winter months). You can then still return to Wajima City to see a performance of the Gojinjo Daiko.
It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it.
It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Wajima. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52). All have several rental car outlets.
If you have extra time you can spend any extra time in Wajima enjoying the local public onsen (hot bath) at the Noto no Sho Ryokan at the east end of Wajima along the coastal highway #249. In the evening you should definitely take in a performance of the Gojinjo Daiko at the Noto Wajima Onsen Hotel (MapCode: 283 800 875*25). Nightly performances are at 21:10.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options in Wajima City where you can spend the night, if you wish. There are considerably less accommodation options, other than local minshukus (B & Bs), between Wajima and Suzu to the east. One of the nicer hotels/ryokans in Wajima is the refined Noto no Sho Ryokan (MapCode: 329 193 788*85) with its own onsen, located to the east of the city proper. Another noteworthy option further to the east is the beautiful Lamp no Yado Ryokan (MapCode: 913 056 436*47), an isolated, 15-room ryokan located right on the northeast Noto coast.
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
This itinerary covers the northern and northeastern sides of the Noto Peninsula from Wajima to Suzu City. It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Wajima. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52).
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options in Suzu City where you can spend the night, if you wish. There are considerably less accommodation options between Wajima and Suzu with the very notable exception of the deluxe Lamp no Yado Ryokan.
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
This itinerary covers sites in and around Suzu City on the northeast and east coast of the Noto Peninsula. The sites are fairly spread out so it is best to drive between the sites.
It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Suzu. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52). All have several rental car outlets.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options in Suzu City and between Suzu and Anamizu where you can spend the night, if you wish. There are considerably less accommodation options between Suzu and Wajima with the outstanding exception of the beautiful Lamp no Yado Ryokan (MapCode: 913 056 436*47), an isolated, 15-room ryokan located right on the coast. One hotel located fairly centrally in Suzu is the Suzu Beach Hotel (MapCode: 329 684 436*60). Another hotel in a good location south of Suzu city is the Notojiso National Lodge (MapCode: 329 524 409*33), a national park lodge overlooking Mitsukejima Island. A beautiful and luxurious option even further along, closer to Anamizu, is the Hyakurakuso Hotel overlooking the Tsukumo Bay (MapCode: 329 193 788*85).
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
This itinerary covers sites from Suzu City to Anamizu on the east and south coast of the Noto Peninsula. It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Anamizu. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52). All have several rental car outlets.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options in Suzu City and between Suzu and Anamizu where you can spend the night, if you wish. There are considerably less accommodation options between Suzu and Wajima. One hotel located fairly centrally in Suzu is the Suzu Beach Hotel (MapCode: 329 684 436*60). Another hotel in a good location is the Notojiso National Lodge (MapCode: 329 524 409*33), a national park lodge overlooking picturesque Mitsukejima Island. A beautiful and luxurious option closer to Anamizu is the Hyakurakuso Hotel overlooking the beautiful Tsukumo Bay (MapCode: 329 193 788*85).
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
This itinerary covers sites from Anamizu to Notojima Island on the east and south coast of the Noto Peninsula, ending in Wakura Onsen. It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Notojima. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52). All have several rental car outlets.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options around Anamizu where you can spend the night, if you wish. There are less accommodation options between Anamizu and Notojima/Wakura Onsen, mostly small minshuku (Japanese style bed & breakfasts). One hotel located before the bridge to Notojima is the Noto Omakidai National Lodge (MapCode: 590 480 761*03). Wakura Onsen, in Nanao City across the south bridge from Notojima, does have a complete range of accommodations, most with relaxing onsen baths. The most famous hotel in Wakura is the historic Kagaya (MapCode: 590 305 425*52). A deluxe hotel nearby is the Matsu no Midori Ryokan overlooking Nanao Bay (MapCode: 590 305 373*74). It features a small museum in the lobby dedicated to the famous local lacquer-ware artist Kado Isaburo, as well as a beautiful tea house with a view of the bay.
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
This itinerary covers sites in and around Nanao and Wakura Onsen. Nanao is a city on the southeast coast of the Noto Peninsula and Wakura Onsen is the very popular onsen (hot spring bath) resort area in Nanao.
It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Nanao. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52). All have several rental car outlets. There are also local trains from Kanazawa Station to Nanao and Wakura Onsen Stations.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options in Nanao, the most recommended ones being in the Wakura Onsen area. There are several first class and deluxe hotels/ryokans along the coastline of the Wakura Onsen, including in order from west to east: Tadaya Ryokan; Kagaya; Matsu no Midori Ryokan; Aenokaze; Hotel Kaibo. There are even more economy and budget hotels, ryokans and minshukus as well.
Unless you are taking this series of 8 Noto Peninsula itineraries in reverse order this will be the last itinerary in the series. You can combine it with other itineraries, but you can return to Kanazawa or travel on to Toyama Prefecture.
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
Highlights of the festival:
This Itinerary includes all the 2017 Oku-Noto Triennale 2017 art sites that are still open (13) as well as several art museums along the way. For more information visit the website above.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Note that Suzu City, the geographic center of the string of art sites, has a variety of accommodation options.
The Oku-Noto Triennale art festival can be combined/customized with various other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access these sites in Ishikawa from various "gateways," the Kanazawa JR Station (Mapcode: 41 558 874*22 if arriving by train), or either the Komatsu (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or Noto Satoyama Airports ( (MapCode: 283 475 067*52 if arriving by air). All three locations have multiple rental car outlets. Due to crowds, be prepared to park away from the actual festival sites. There are normally people directing traffic near the site(s).
Highlights of the festival:
This Itinerary will include all the Oku-Noto Triennale 2021 art sites that are open (#) as well as several art museums along the way. For more information visit the website above.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Note that Suzu City, the geographic center of the string of art sites, has a variety of accommodation options.
It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Suzu. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52). All have several rental car outlets.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options in Suzu City and between Suzu and Anamizu where you can spend the night, if you wish. There are considerably less accommodation options between Suzu and Wajima with the outstanding exception of the beautiful Lamp no Yado Ryokan (MapCode: 913 056 436*47), an isolated, 15-room ryokan located right on the coast. One hotel located fairly centrally in Suzu is the Suzu Beach Hotel (MapCode: 329 684 436*60). Another hotel in a good location south of Suzu city is the Notojiso National Lodge (MapCode: 329 524 409*33), a national park lodge overlooking Mitsukejima Island. A beautiful and luxurious option even further along, closer to Anamizu, is the Hyakurakuso Hotel overlooking the Tsukumo Bay (MapCode: 329 193 788*85).
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
Train #1 leaves Kanazawa Station at 10:15 and arrives at Wakura Onsen Station at 11:42.
Train #2 leaves Wakura Onsen Station at 12:07 and arrives at Kanazawa Station at 13:21.
Train #3 leaves Kanazawa Station at 14:15 and arrives at Wakura Onsen Station at 15:32.
Train #4 leaves Wakura Onsen Station at 16:30 and arrives at Kanazawa Station at 17:54.
Note:. You can combine this train with a rental car itinerary at either end. There are numerous rental outlets in Kanazawa around the train station, as well as several outlets in Wakura Onsen and/or in Nanao City. Please consider spending 1-2 nights enjoying the onsens in Wakura Onsen.
Passengers can reserve a bento box of local cuisine in advance. Food options depend on the departure time.
The train makes two round-triips per day, except on Wednesdays. Each one-way trip takes about one hour. It is very popular so do book in advance to be assured of getting a seat. It makes one stop each way at Wakura Onsen Station.
You can rent a car at either end of the line, at Nanao Station or at Anamizu Station to continue your travels in the Noto Peninsula..
It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it. If you plan to continue on, you can add other Noto Peninsula itineraries starting from Wajima. Although we recommend beginning the string of Noto Peninsula itineraries from the Kanazawa Station (MapCode: 41 558 874*22), you can begin it from other nearby "gateways," e.g. the Komatsu Airport (MapCode: 120 529 748*33) or the Noto Satoyama Airport (MapCode: 283 475 067*52). All have several rental car outlets.
Note that, if possible, we highly recommend you also visit the Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces at dusk for a "light up", if operating during your visit (usually the winter months). You can then still return to Wajima City to see a performance of the Gojinjo Daiko.
It should take about one-day. Once you select it and save it, you can change/customize it.
If you have extra time you can spend any extra time in Wajima enjoying the local public onsen (hot bath) at the Noto no Sho Ryokan at the east end of Wajima along the coastal highway #249. In the evening you should definitely take in a performance of the Gojinjo Daiko at the Noto Wajima Onsen Hotel (MapCode: 283 800 875*25). Nightly performances are at 21:10.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a variety of accommodation options in Wajima City where you can spend the night, if you wish. There are considerably less accommodation options, other than local minshukus (B & Bs), between Wajima and Suzu to the east. One of the nicer hotels/ryokans in Wajima is the refined Noto no Sho Ryokan (MapCode: 329 193 788*85) with its own onsen, located to the east of the city proper. Another noteworthy option further to the east is the beautiful Lamp no Yado Ryokan (MapCode: 913 056 436*47), an isolated, 15-room ryokan located right on the northeast Noto coast.
You can also easily reverse the itinerary, if you wish, just by following the MapCodes in the reverse order.
These festivals can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access these festivals from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for these popular festivals, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
For additional background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
Ishikawa Prefecture - Noto Kiriko Festivals - 2020 Calendar
Dates: Festival Name: City/Town: Location: Kiriko #: Fri Jul 3-Sat Jul 4 Abare Festival Noto Town Ushitsu Area 23 Sat Jul 11 Nanso Gion Festival Nanao City Sanno-machi 04 Sat Jul 18-Sun Jul 19 Tsurugiji Hachiman Shrine Festival Wajima City Tsurugi Area of Monzen-machi 10 Sun Jul 19 Koiji Fire Festival Noto Town Koiji Area 24 Mon Jul 20-Tue Jul 21 Iida-machi Toroyama Festival Suzu City Iida-machi 12 Sat Jul 25-Sun Jul 26 Doiyasa Festival Noto Town Hime Area 25 Sat Jul 25 Matsunami Dol Kiriko Festival Noto Town Matsunami Area 29 Sat Jul 25 Notojima Koda Fire Festival Nanao City Koda-machi, Notojima 02 Sat Jul 25 Shiotsu Bonfire Lovers' Festival Nanao City Shiotsu Area of Nakajima Town 03 Thu Jul 30-Fri Jul 31 Minazuki Festival Wajima City Najima Area 09 Fri Jul 31-Sat Aug 1 Nafune Grand Festival Wajima City Nafune-machi 07 Sat Aug 1 Issaki Hoto Festival Nanao City Ishizaki-machi 01 Fri Aug 7 Horyu Tanabata Kiriko Festival Suzu City Ukai Area of Horyu Town 11 Fri Aug 14-Sat Aug 15 Okinami Tairyo Festival Anamizu Town Okinami 18 Fri Aug 14 Saikai Festival Shika Town Futo & Kazanashi Areas 16 Fri Aug 14 Shingo Noryo Festival Nanao City Fujise, Nakajima Town 05 Sat Aug 15-Sun Aug 16 Myosenji Kiriko Festival Anamizu Town Myosenji Area 21 Mon Aug 17-Tue Aug 18 Sosogi Grand Festival Wajima City Sosogi Coast, Machino-machi 08 Sat Aug 22 Niwaka Festival Noto Town Ukawa Area 27 Sat Aug 22-Tue Aug 25 Wajima Grand Festival Wajima City Ama-machi, Fugeshi-machi, Wajimazaki-machi 06 Sat Aug 29 Nakai Kiriko Festival Anamizu Town Nakai Area 22 Sat Aug 29-Sun Aug 30 Togi Hassaku Festival Shika Town Togi, Higashi, Masuho & Hiezukuri Areas 17 Thu Sep 10-Fri Sep 11 Takojima Kiriko Festival Suzu City Takojima-machi 14 Sat Sep 12 Jike Kiriko Festival Suzu City Jike Area of Misaki-machi 13 Sat Sep 12 Omachi & Kawajima Festival Anamizu Town Omachi & Kawajima 19 Mon Sep 14-Tue Sep 15 Shoin Kiriko Festival Suzu City Shoin-machi 15 Wed Sep 16-Thu Sep 17 Yanagida Grand Festival Noto Town Yanagida Area 28 Sat Sep19-Sun Sep 20 Maenami Hikiyama Festival Anamizu Town Maenami Area 20 Sat Sep19-Sun Sep 20 Ogi-sode Kiriko Festival Noto Town Ogi Area 26
These festivals can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access these festivals from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for these popular festivals, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
For additional background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
Ishikawa Prefecture - Noto Kiriko Festivals - 2021 Calendar
Dates: Festival Name: City/Town: Location: Kiriko #: Fri Jul 2-Sat Jul 3 Abare Festival Noto Town Ushitsu Area 23 Sat Jul 10 Nanso Gion Festival Nanao City Sanno-machi 04 Sat Jul 17-Sun Jul 18 Tsurugiji Hachiman Shrine Festival Wajima City Tsurugi Area of Monzen-machi 10 Sun Jul 18 Koiji Fire Festival Noto Town Koiji Area 24 Tue Jul 20-Wed Jul 21 Iida-machi Toroyama Festival Suzu City Iida-machi 12 Sat Jul 24-Sun Jul 25 Doiyasa Festival Noto Town Hime Area 25 Sat Jul 24 Matsunami Dol Kiriko Festival Noto Town Matsunami Area 29 Sat Jul 24 Shiotsu Bonfire Lovers' Festival Nanao City Shiotsu Area of Nakajima Town 03 Fri Jul 30-Sat Jul 31 Minazuki Festival Wajima City Najima Area 09 Sat Jul 31 Notojima Koda Fire Festival Nanao City Koda-machi, Notojima 02 Sat Jul 31-Sun Aug 1 Nafune Grand Festival Wajima City Nafune-machi 07 Sat Aug 7 Horyu Tanabata Kiriko Festival Suzu City Ukai Area of Horyu Town 11 Sat Aug 7 Issaki Hoto Festival Nanao City Ishizaki-machi 01 Sat Aug 14-Sun Aug 15 Okinami Tairyo Festival Anamizu Town Okinami 18 Sat Aug 14 Saikai Festival Shika Town Futo & Kazanashi Areas 16 Sat Aug 14 Shingo Noryo Festival Nanao City Fujise, Nakajima Town 05 Sun Aug 15-Mon Aug 16 Myosenji Kiriko Festival Anamizu Town Myosenji Area 21 Tue Aug 17-Wed Aug 18 Sosogi Grand Festival Wajima City Sosogi Coast, Machino-machi 08 Sun Aug 22-Wed Aug 25 Wajima Grand Festival Wajima City Ama-machi, Fugeshi-machi, Wajimazaki-machi 06 Sat Aug 28 Nakai Kiriko Festival Anamizu Town Nakai Area 22 Sat Aug 28 Niwaka Festival Noto Town Ukawa Area 27 Sat Aug 28-Sun Aug 29 Togi Hassaku Festival Shika Town Togi, Higashi, Masuho & Hiezukuri Areas 17 Fri Sep 10-Sat Sep 11 Takojima Kiriko Festival Suzu City Takojima-machi 14 Sat Sep 11 Jike Kiriko Festival Suzu City Jike Area of Misaki-machi 13 Sat Sep 11 Omachi & Kawajima Festival Anamizu Town Omachi & Kawajima 19 Tue Sep 14-Wed Sep 15 Shoin Kiriko Festival Suzu City Shoin-machi 15 Thu Sep 16-Fri Sep 17 Yanagida Grand Festival Noto Town Yanagida Area 28 Sat Sep18-Sun Sep 19 Maenami Hikiyama Festival Anamizu Town Maenami Area 20 Sat Sep18-Sun Sep 19 Ogi-sode Kiriko Festival Noto Town Ogi Area 26
These festivals can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access these festivals from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for these popular festivals, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
For additional background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
Ishikawa Prefecture - Noto Kiriko Festivals - 2022 Calendar
Dates: Festival Name: City/Town: Location: Kiriko #: Fri Jul 1-Sat Jul 2 Abare Festival Noto Town Ushitsu Area 23 Sat Jul 9 Nanso Gion Festival Nanao City Sanno-machi 04 Wed Jul 20-Thu Jul 21 Iida-machi Toroyama Festival Suzu City Iida-machi 12 Sat Jul 16-Sun Jul 17 Tsurugiji Hachiman Shrine Festival Wajima City Tsurugi Area of Monzen-machi 10 Sun Jul 17 Koiji Fire Festival Noto Town Koiji Area 24 Sat Jul 23 Shiotsu Bonfire Lovers' Festival Nanao City Shiotsu Area of Nakajima Town 03 Sat Jul 23-Sun Jul 24 Doiyasa Festival Noto Town Hime Area 25 Sat Jul 23 Matsunami Dol Kiriko Festival Noto Town Matsunami Area 29 Sat Jul 30 Notojima Koda Fire Festival Nanao City Koda-machi, Notojima 02 Sat Jul 30-Sun Jul 31 Minazuki Festival Wajima City Najima Area 09 Sun Jul 31-Mon Aug 1 Nafune Grand Festival Wajima City Nafune-machi 07 Sat Aug 6 Issaki Hoto Festival Nanao City Ishizaki-machi 01 Sun Aug 7 Horyu Tanabata Kiriko Festival Suzu City Ukai Area of Horyu Town 11 Sun Aug 14-Mon Aug 15 Okinami Tairyo Festival Anamizu Town Okinami 18 Sun Aug 14 Saikai Festival Shika Town Futo & Kazanashi Areas 16 Sun Aug 14 Shingo Noryo Festival Nanao City Fujise, Nakajima Town 05 Mon Aug 15-Tue Aug 16 Myosenji Kiriko Festival Anamizu Town Myosenji Area 21 Wed Aug 17-Thu Aug 18 Sosogi Grand Festival Wajima City Sosogi Coast, Machino-machi 08 Mon Aug 22-Thu Aug 25 Wajima Grand Festival Wajima City Ama-machi, Fugeshi-machi, Wajimazaki-machi 06 Sat Aug 27 Nakai Kiriko Festival Anamizu Town Nakai Area 22 Sat Aug 27 Niwaka Festival Noto Town Ukawa Area 27 Sat Aug 27-Sun Aug 28 Togi Hassaku Festival Shika Town Togi, Higashi, Masuho & Hiezukuri Areas 17 Sat Sep 10-Sun Sep 11 Takojima Kiriko Festival Suzu City Takojima-machi 14 Sat Sep 10 Jike Kiriko Festival Suzu City Jike Area of Misaki-machi 13 Sat Sep 10 Omachi & Kawajima Festival Anamizu Town Omachi & Kawajima 19 Wed Sep 14-Thu Sep 15 Shoin Kiriko Festival Suzu City Shoin-machi 15 Fri Sep 16-Sat Sep 17 Yanagida Grand Festival Noto Town Yanagida Area 28 Sat Sep17-Sun Sep 18 Maenami Hikiyama Festival Anamizu Town Maenami Area 20 Sat Sep17-Sun Sep 18 Ogi-sode Kiriko Festival Noto Town Ogi Area 26
These festivals can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access these festivals from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for these popular festivals, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
For additional background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
Ishikawa Prefecture - Noto Kiriko Festivals - 2023 Calendar
Dates: Festival Name: City/Town: Location: Kiriko #: Fri Jul 7-Sat Jul 8 Abare Festival Noto Town Ushitsu Area 23 Sat Jul 8 Nanso Gion Festival Nanao City Sanno-machi 04 Sat Jul 15-Sun Jul 16 Tsurugiji Hachiman Shrine Festival Wajima City Tsurugi Area of Monzen-machi 10 Sun Jul 16 Koiji Fire Festival Noto Town Koiji Area 24 Thu Jul 20-Fri Jul 21 Iida-machi Toroyama Festival Suzu City Iida-machi 12 Sat Jul 22-Sun Jul 23 Doiyasa Festival Noto Town Hime Area 25 Sat Jul 22 Matsunami Dol Kiriko Festival Noto Town Matsunami Area 29 Sat Jul 22 Shiotsu Bonfire Lovers' Festival Nanao City Shiotsu Area of Nakajima Town 03 Sat Jul 29 Notojima Koda Fire Festival Nanao City Koda-machi, Notojima 02 Sun Jul 30-Mon Jul 31 Minazuki Festival Wajima City Najima Area 09 Mon Jul 31-Tue Aug 1 Nafune Grand Festival Wajima City Nafune-machi 07 Sat Aug 5 Issaki Hoto Festival Nanao City Ishizaki-machi 01 Mon Aug 7 Horyu Tanabata Kiriko Festival Suzu City Ukai Area of Horyu Town 11 Mon Aug 14-Tue Aug 15 Okinami Tairyo Festival Anamizu Town Okinami 18 Mon Aug 14 Saikai Festival Shika Town Futo & Kazanashi Areas 16 Mon Aug 14 Shingo Noryo Festival Nanao City Fujise, Nakajima Town 05 Tue Aug 15-Wed Aug 16 Myosenji Kiriko Festival Anamizu Town Myosenji Area 21 Thu Aug 17-Fri Aug 18 Sosogi Grand Festival Wajima City Sosogi Coast, Machino-machi 08 Tue Aug 22-Fri Aug 25 Wajima Grand Festival Wajima City Ama-machi, Fugeshi-machi, Wajimazaki-machi 06 Sat Aug 26 Nakai Kiriko Festival Anamizu Town Nakai Area 22 Sat Aug 26 Niwaka Festival Noto Town Ukawa Area 27 Sat Aug 26-Sun Aug 27 Togi Hassaku Festival Shika Town Togi, Higashi, Masuho & Hiezukuri Areas 17 Sat Sep 9 Jike Kiriko Festival Suzu City Jike Area of Misaki-machi 13 Sat Sep 9 Omachi & Kawajima Festival Anamizu Town Omachi & Kawajima 19 Sun Sep 10-Mon Sep 11 Takojima Kiriko Festival Suzu City Takojima-machi 14 Thu Sep 14-Fri Sep 15 Shoin Kiriko Festival Suzu City Shoin-machi 15 Sat Sep 16-Sun Sep 17 Yanagida Grand Festival Noto Town Yanagida Area 28 Sat Sep16-Sun Sep 17 Maenami Hikiyama Festival Anamizu Town Maenami Area 20 Sat Sep16-Sun Sep 17 Ogi-sode Kiriko Festival Noto Town Ogi Area 26
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Lively dancing of 40 kiriko floats around pillar torches.
● Rampage with throwing of the portable shrines into fire and water.
● Unvarnished kiriko floats made of local hiba wood.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Lively dancing of 40 kiriko floats around pillar torches.
● Rampage with throwing of the portable shrines into fire and water.
● Unvarnished kiriko floats made of local hiba wood.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Lively dancing of 40 kiriko floats around pillar torches.
● Rampage with throwing of the portable shrines into fire and water.
● Unvarnished kiriko floats made of local hiba wood.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Lively dancing of 40 kiriko floats around pillar torches.
● Rampage with throwing of the portable shrines into fire and water.
● Unvarnished kiriko floats made of local hiba wood.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Thrilling scene of huge lanterns being carried onto boats.
● Distinctive shape of the sleeve-kiriko floats.
● Magnificent figure paintings that have taken two months to complete.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Thrilling scene of huge lanterns being carried onto boats.
● Distinctive shape of the sleeve-kiriko floats.
● Magnificent figure paintings that have taken two months to complete.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Thrilling scene of huge lanterns being carried onto boats.
● Distinctive shape of the sleeve-kiriko floats.
● Magnificent figure paintings that have taken two months to complete.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Thrilling scene of huge lanterns being carried onto boats.
● Distinctive shape of the sleeve-kiriko floats.
● Magnificent figure paintings that have taken two months to complete.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of the festival:
● Gigantic, 14-meter high kiriko with decorations that help people to cool down.
● Kiriko carried by about 100 people dancing wildly.
● Kiriko and fireworks create a spectacle of swinging lights that are reflected in the water.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous toroyama with a doll and numerous paper lanterns.
● Beautiful reflections of the lights of toroyama and festival floats on the river.
● Evocative tune of the festival song “Kyarage”.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Well-controlled movement of one hundred men.
● Fantastic large Chinese characters and pictures of samurai figures.
● Overwhelming heroic performance by fishermen.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Well-controlled movement of one hundred men.
● Fantastic large Chinese characters and pictures of samurai figures.
● Overwhelming heroic performance by fishermen.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Well-controlled movement of one hundred men.
● Fantastic large Chinese characters and pictures of samurai figures.
● Overwhelming heroic performance by fishermen.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Well-controlled movement of one hundred men.
● Fantastic large Chinese characters and pictures of samurai figures.
● Overwhelming heroic performance by fishermen.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous huge kiriko decorated with gold-leaf coated carvings.
● Beautiful kiriko in the glow of the morning sun.
● Awe-inspiring “Fire-waking Shinto ritual”.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous huge kiriko decorated with gold-leaf coated carvings.
● Beautiful kiriko in the glow of the morning sun.
● Awe-inspiring “Fire-waking Shinto ritual”.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous huge kiriko decorated with gold-leaf coated carvings.
● Beautiful kiriko in the glow of the morning sun.
● Awe-inspiring “Fire-waking Shinto ritual”.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous huge kiriko decorated with gold-leaf coated carvings.
● Beautiful kiriko in the glow of the morning sun.
● Awe-inspiring “Fire-waking Shinto ritual”.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
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For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Kiriko lead the portable shrine on the first day and floats lead it on the second day.
● Wild dance of unique kiriko lanterns with paper strips.
● Floats decorated with unique dolls that are created every year.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Kiriko lead the portable shrine on the first day and floats lead it on the second day.
● Wild dance of unique kiriko lanterns with paper strips.
● Floats decorated with unique dolls that are created every year.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Kiriko lead the portable shrine on the first day and floats lead it on the second day.
● Wild dance of unique kiriko lanterns with paper strips.
● Floats decorated with unique dolls that are created every year.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Kiriko lead the portable shrine on the first day and floats lead it on the second day.
● Wild dance of unique kiriko lanterns with paper strips.
● Floats decorated with unique dolls that are created every year.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous lacquered kiroko floats decorated with dolls.
● Judging of handmade dolls for their workmanship.
● Variations in the drumming rhythm according to the parade speed.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous lacquered kiroko floats decorated with dolls.
● Judging of handmade dolls for their workmanship.
● Variations in the drumming rhythm according to the parade speed.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous lacquered kiroko floats decorated with dolls.
● Judging of handmade dolls for their workmanship.
● Variations in the drumming rhythm according to the parade speed.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous lacquered kiroko floats decorated with dolls.
● Judging of handmade dolls for their workmanship.
● Variations in the drumming rhythm according to the parade speed.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● A typical kiriko festival based on the Shinto ceremony for surviving the summer.
● Fighting for the gohei on top of the bonfire.
● Four types of festival music for the parade.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
Highlights of the festival:
Founded in 1989, this festival is designed to promote international exchange with Nanao’s sister city, Monterey California and to popularize jazz through education, particularly of young people. The Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) has given Nanao City sole rights to use the title and join them in one of the world’s three most famous jazz festivals, held every year at the end of July. In addition to the amateurs and professionals that play, there are a variety of musicians to enjoy including the MJF All Star Band selected from Monterey High School Big Band.
For more information visit the website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● 9 m/30 ft high giant white wood kiriko with a refreshing atmosphere.
● Kiriko moving backwards, facing the portable shrine to be polite.
● A peaceful, simple kiriko festival.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● The solemn Shinto ritual of meeting and taking the deity on a boat.
● Powerful people carrying kiriko lanterns up a steep hill.
● Scary demon masks and loud sound of Gojinjo drums.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● “Folding Screen Festival” — Treasured folding screens on display in each house.
● Singing of a distinctive festival song while the portable shrine is carried.
● Riverside fighting among Kiriko carriers to obtain the gohei.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● “Folding Screen Festival” — Treasured folding screens on display in each house.
● Singing of a distinctive festival song while the portable shrine is carried.
● Riverside fighting among Kiriko carriers to obtain the gohei.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● “Folding Screen Festival” — Treasured folding screens on display in each house.
● Singing of a distinctive festival song while the portable shrine is carried.
● Riverside fighting among Kiriko carriers to obtain the gohei.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● “Folding Screen Festival” — Treasured folding screens on display in each house.
● Singing of a distinctive festival song while the portable shrine is carried.
● Riverside fighting among Kiriko carriers to obtain the gohei.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Eleven lantern floats dancing around bonfires.
● Each lantern float is well-controlled by a leader with a red sash.
● Singing of “Nanao Madara” as the finale of the festival.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Eleven lantern floats dancing around bonfires.
● Each lantern float is well-controlled by a leader with a red sash.
● Singing of “Nanao Madara” as the finale of the festival.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Eleven lantern floats dancing around bonfires.
● Each lantern float is well-controlled by a leader with a red sash.
● Singing of “Nanao Madara” as the finale of the festival.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Eleven lantern floats dancing around bonfires.
● Each lantern float is well-controlled by a leader with a red sash.
● Singing of “Nanao Madara” as the finale of the festival.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Dynamic scene of nine kiriko floats lined up in Mioroshino-hama Square.
● Beautiful reflection of samurai pictures on the river when kiriko floats cross Ukawa Ohashi Bridge.
● Powerful dancing of kiriko floats that continues through the night, expressing wishes for the safety of fishermen.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Dynamic scene of nine kiriko floats lined up in Mioroshino-hama Square.
● Beautiful reflection of samurai pictures on the river when kiriko floats cross Ukawa Ohashi Bridge.
● Powerful dancing of kiriko floats that continues through the night, expressing wishes for the safety of fishermen.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Dynamic scene of nine kiriko floats lined up in Mioroshino-hama Square.
● Beautiful reflection of samurai pictures on the river when kiriko floats cross Ukawa Ohashi Bridge.
● Powerful dancing of kiriko floats that continues through the night, expressing wishes for the safety of fishermen.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Dynamic scene of nine kiriko floats lined up in Mioroshino-hama Square.
● Beautiful reflection of samurai pictures on the river when kiriko floats cross Ukawa Ohashi Bridge.
● Powerful dancing of kiriko floats that continues through the night, expressing wishes for the safety of fishermen.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Dynamic scene of the largest torch in Noto burning.
● The audience can participate with a hand torch.
● A variety of music livens up the festival.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Dynamic scene of the largest torch in Noto burning.
● The audience can participate with a hand torch.
● A variety of music livens up the festival.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Dynamic scene of the largest torch in Noto burning.
● The audience can participate with a hand torch.
● A variety of music livens up the festival.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Dynamic scene of the largest torch in Noto burning.
● The audience can participate with a hand torch.
● A variety of music livens up the festival.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Mysterious beauty of the lanterns lining up at Ogi Port at night.
● Dynamic carrying of the lanterns up to the shrine.
● Maneuvers in the fight between the lanterns and the portable shrine.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Mysterious beauty of the lanterns lining up at Ogi Port at night.
● Dynamic carrying of the lanterns up to the shrine.
● Maneuvers in the fight between the lanterns and the portable shrine.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Mysterious beauty of the lanterns lining up at Ogi Port at night.
● Dynamic carrying of the lanterns up to the shrine.
● Maneuvers in the fight between the lanterns and the portable shrine.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Mysterious beauty of the lanterns lining up at Ogi Port at night.
● Dynamic carrying of the lanterns up to the shrine.
● Maneuvers in the fight between the lanterns and the portable shrine.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Unusually, it takes place in the daytime.
● The kiriko dance performance takes place in the sea under the blue sky.
● The kiriko lanterns are inscribed with auspicious characters.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Largest kiriko festival in Anamizu Town.
● 11 kiriko and 10 floats parading like a band of light.
● Float lanterns decorated with popular animation characters.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Largest kiriko festival in Anamizu Town.
● 11 kiriko and 10 floats parading like a band of light.
● Float lanterns decorated with popular animation characters.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Largest kiriko festival in Anamizu Town.
● 11 kiriko and 10 floats parading like a band of light.
● Float lanterns decorated with popular animation characters.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Largest kiriko festival in Anamizu Town.
● 11 kiriko and 10 floats parading like a band of light.
● Float lanterns decorated with popular animation characters.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Spectacular performance by brave female kiriko carriers.
● Wild dance performance while climbing up the hill.
● Hard fighting by the portable shrine and kiriko in the shrine precincts.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Nostalgic atmosphere of candle lante.r
● Splendid view of kiriko lanterns lined up.
● Elegant tune of the festival song
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Rendezvous of male and female gods on the sea.
● Boats loaded with a portable shrine and kiriko lanterns set sail.
● Bonfires and floating candles create a fantastical world.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Rendezvous of male and female gods on the sea.
● Boats loaded with a portable shrine and kiriko lanterns set sail.
● Bonfires and floating candles create a fantastical world.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Rendezvous of male and female gods on the sea.
● Boats loaded with a portable shrine and kiriko lanterns set sail.
● Bonfires and floating candles create a fantastical world.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Rendezvous of male and female gods on the sea.
● Boats loaded with a portable shrine and kiriko lanterns set sail.
● Bonfires and floating candles create a fantastical world.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Gorgeous kiriko parading all night long.
● Unique parade with swinging kiriko.
● Great “Yakko-buri” performance by young men dressed in flashy costumes.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Torchlight event, kiriko dancing and fireworks can be enjoyed at the same time.
● Fantastic parade of kiriko with candlelight.
● Dynamic Gojinjo drum and Hassei drum performance.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Luxurious, elegant kiriko coated with urushi lacquer.
● Kiriko carriers wearing white make-up and dressed in flashy costumes.
● Young men celebrating their coming-of-age present the humorous drama, “Hayabune Kyogen.”
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Romantic festival of god lovers.
● About 30 kiriko parade in the night. (first day)
● 11 portable shrines are carried on the beach. (second day)
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Romantic festival of god lovers.
● About 30 kiriko parade in the night. (first day)
● 11 portable shrines are carried on the beach. (second day)
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Romantic festival of god lovers.
● About 30 kiriko parade in the night. (first day)
● 11 portable shrines are carried on the beach. (second day)
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Romantic festival of god lovers.
● About 30 kiriko parade in the night. (first day)
● 11 portable shrines are carried on the beach. (second day)
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Parade with a portable shrine, kiriko and a lion dance.
● Raising of the portable shrine and kiriko above the carriers heads.
● Lion-killing performance in front of the shrine.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Parade with a portable shrine, kiriko and a lion dance.
● Raising of the portable shrine and kiriko above the carriers heads.
● Lion-killing performance in front of the shrine.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Parade with a portable shrine, kiriko and a lion dance.
● Raising of the portable shrine and kiriko above the carriers heads.
● Lion-killing performance in front of the shrine.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Parade with a portable shrine, kiriko and a lion dance.
● Raising of the portable shrine and kiriko above the carriers heads.
● Lion-killing performance in front of the shrine.
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Festivals with different characteristics take place in succession.
● Ceremony to wish for good catches held in the sea at dusk (Okutsuhime Shrine Grand Festival)
● Fighting for the sacred paper strips of the torch for honor (Shigekura Shrine Grand Festival)
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.
This festival can/should be combined/customized with one or more other driving itineraries in Ishikawa. You can conveniently access this festival from various "gateways" in Ishikawa Prefecture: the Kanazawa JR Station if arriving by train, or either the Komatsu or Noto Satoyama Airports if arriving by air. All three gateways have multiple rental car outlets.
Due to crowds for the festival, be prepared to park away from the actual festival site. There are normally local people directing traffic near the site(s) so allow a little extra time to park and walk to the site.
Highlights of this festival:
● Autumn festival with a rustic atmosphere that has retained the original form of a kiriko festival
● 13m-tall large unvarnished kiriko
● Slow-paced parade with a nostalgic atmosphere
For background and historical details click the link to the festival website above.