A festival of hikiyama linking both banks of the Shogawa River as hanayama by day and chochin-yama by night
Daimon Hikiyama Festival
The 2026 edition of Daimon Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/11Ended
- Season / frequency
- The 2nd Sunday of October every year / Every year
- Location
- Daimon area, Imizu City (throughout the neighborhoods of the hikiyama)
- Area
- Toyama Prefecture・Imizu City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
As the autumn grand festivals of Daimon Shrine and Biwase Shrine, 4 hikiyama make their way through the Daimon area of Imizu City. Highlights include the hanayama by day, the -yama at night, and the bridge crossing at Daimon Ohashi Bridge over the Shogawa River.
About Daimon Hikiyama Festival
The Daimon Hikiyama Festival is the autumn grand festival of Daimon Shrine and Biwase Shrine, held in the Daimon area of Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture.
The 4 hikiyama from Tamachi, Nakamachi, Nishimachi, and Biwase make their way through the neighborhoods, transforming from hanayama decorated with flower umbrellas by day into chochin-yama at night.
The procession crossing Daimon Ohashi Bridge to travel between both banks of the Shogawa River is a defining feature that connects the community and its festival.
Source: 大門曳山まつり | 射水市公式観光サイト[きららか射水観光NAVI] / 大門曳山まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
A daytime highlight is the “bridge crossing,” when 4 hikiyama adorned with flower umbrellas cross Daimon Ohashi Bridge.
On the outbound crossing, 3 floats from the Daimon Shrine side cross the bridge, join up with Biwase on the opposite bank, and then return across the bridge as 4 floats.
At night, the hikiyama adorned with lanterns slowly make their way through the neighborhoods, creating a different look and atmosphere from the daytime.
Source: 大門曳山まつり | コヨミチ
A festival of hikiyama linking both banks of the Shogawa River as hanayama by day and chochin-yama by night
What to expect
During the festival, the hikiyama from each neighborhood set out from Daimon Shrine, cross the Shogawa River, join up with Biwase, and then make their way through the Daimon area.
By day, the floats proceed as hanayama; from evening onward, they are adorned with lanterns and continue as a nighttime procession.
According to the 2026 schedule, the day begins with children pulling the floats in the morning, followed by the daytime hanayama procession and the nighttime chochin-yama procession.
How to take part
The hikiyama are pulled by people connected with the neighborhoods of Tamachi, Nakamachi, Nishimachi, and Biwase.
The 4 hikiyama are pulled through the streets by young men from each neighborhood.
The festival is presented as an event to enjoy primarily by watching.
Visitors can watch the hikiyama throughout the neighborhoods of the Daimon area, as well as around Daimon Shrine and Daimon Ohashi Bridge.
The floats transform from flower-decorated hanayama by day into lantern-covered chochin-yama at night, offering different sights at different times.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Throughout the hikiyama neighborhoods in the Daimon district of Imizu City.
The procession mainly travels around Daimon and the area near Daimon Bridge.
- Train and bus
About a 12-minute walk from Etchu-Daimon Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway to the Daimon hikiyama neighborhoods and Daimon Jinja.
On October 11, 2026, service restrictions apply to the Noruto Imizu bus stops at Daimon Chuo, Daimon Nakamachi, in front of the Tamachi Community Center, and Biwashu.
- By car
About 12 minutes from Kosugi IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
- Parking
A temporary parking lot at Daimon Sogo Kaikan is listed.
Address 421 Daimon, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, and other locations
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed date has passed)
The 2026 event was announced as scheduled for October 11 (Sunday).
The day begins with children pulling the floats in the morning, followed by the hanayama procession from the morning and the chochin-yama procession from evening onward.
The hanayama cross Daimon Ohashi Bridge, join up with Biwase, and return across the bridge as 4 floats.
At night, the floats return to their respective neighborhoods, where the neighborhood processions continue.
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Tips for your visit
The hikiyama travel throughout the Daimon area, so rather than staying in one spot, check the procession map and times for the day and move around to follow them more easily.
At Daimon Ohashi Bridge, 3 floats cross on the outbound route and 4 on the return.
On October 11, 2026, some bus stops are subject to service restrictions, and some roads around the hikiyama are impassable, so you cannot follow the procession by car.
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Origins and History of Daimon Hikiyama Festival
According to local tradition, the Daimon Hikiyama Festival dates back to the early Meiji period.
It is said that the floats were built in the style of the Takaoka Mikurumayama, in hopes of the town’s development. The festival was originally held with 5 floats from Kawaramachi, Biwase, Nishimachi, Nakamachi, and Tamachi.
Changes to the town and the composition of the hikiyama, including expansion work on the left bank of the Shogawa River, have left 4 floats in the tradition today.
Official information
Information on the date, venue, transportation, and parking is available on the Daimon Hikiyama Festival special page on Imizu City’s official tourism website.
A phone number for the Imizu Tourism Association is also listed for inquiries.
Daimon Hikiyama Festival at a Glance
The Daimon Hikiyama Festival is an autumn grand festival in which 4 hikiyama make their way along both banks of the Shogawa River in the Daimon area of Imizu City.
By day, the floats are decorated with flower umbrellas as hanayama; at night, they transform into chochin-yama. The bridge crossing at Daimon Ohashi Bridge is a signature highlight.
In 2026, the festival will be held on October 11. You can reach the venue from Etchu-Daimon Station or Kosugi IC.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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