Ishikawa Prefecture・Kaga
Guzu-yaki Festival
A summer festival in Kibashi where a giant guzu parades through town, dispelling misfortune with fire and dance
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Ishikawa Prefecture・Nanao City, Wajima City, Suzu City, Anamizu Town, Noto Town, Shika Town
Noto Kiriko festivals
A festival of prayer, with giant kiriko illuminating Noto’s towns
Ishikawa Prefecture・Wajima City
Futamata River Shishimai
A story-rich Noto lion dance featuring a female-role performer and tengu
Fukui Prefecture・Takahama Town
Takahama Shichinen Festival
A Shichinen Festival where three mikoshi and dedicated performances process through town
Fukui Prefecture・Obama City
Hozensai Festival
A traditional autumn festival in Obama, alive with diverse performances winding through the town
Fukui Prefecture・Sakai City
Maruoka Kojo Festival
A festival of samurai processions, dance, and dashi bringing color to the castle town
Yamanashi Prefecture・Ichikawamisato Town
Gion Festival (Ichikawamisato Town)
Ichikawadaimon’s Gion-san: three mikoshi and a living tradition of offering gourds
Yamanashi Prefecture・Kofu City
Kofu Dosojin Festival
A Little New Year festival in Kofu Castle Town, brought to life by painted ukiyo-e curtains
Nagano Prefecture・Saku City
Iwamurata Gion Festival and Ofune-sama Festival
A summer festival where local prayers dwell in a giant Ofune-sama adorned with a white heron