Fushiki’s spirited port-town culture, brought to life by flower-decorated floats and lantern floats at night
Fushiki Hikiyama Festival (Kenka-yama)
The 2026 edition of Fushiki Festival (Kenka-yama) has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/05/15 〜 2026/05/16Ended
- Season / frequency
- The 3rd Friday and Saturday of May each year / Once a year
- Location
- Yamamachi area, Fushiki district
- Area
- Toyama Prefecture・Takaoka 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free (tickets for viewing from the reserved seating area are available for purchase)
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This spring grand festival of Fushiki Shrine features 7 floats parading through the port town of Fushiki in Takaoka City. The festival is brought to life by flower-decorated floats during the day and lantern floats at night, when Kaccha takes place.
About Fushiki Hikiyama Festival (Kenka-yama)
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Photographer: 砺波夜高祭WEB管理人 File:伏木曳山祭.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 砺波夜高祭WEBDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: SilverHaze File:伏木曳山祭り 5月 - panoramio.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 SilverHaze https://web.archive.org/web/20161013080714/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/16806794Display size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Fushiki Hikiyama Festival is the spring grand festival of Fushiki Shrine, held in the Fushiki district of Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture.
Seven floats parade through the port town, appearing as colorful flower-decorated floats by day and transforming into lantern floats at night.
Connected with deities who protect the coast and ensure safety at sea, the festival conveys Fushiki’s local culture and the spirit of its port town.
Source: 【観覧再開】伏木曳山祭「けんか山」 | イベント | 【公式】富山県の観光/旅行サイト「とやま観光ナビ」 / 伏木曳山祭 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The main highlight is Kaccha, in which lantern floats collide at night.
To the accompaniment of Yamagaryū military-drum music, floats weighing about 8 tons move forward. When their projecting front poles collide, the lanterns sway dramatically.
You can also enjoy the striking contrast between the flower-decorated floats, adorned with carvings and flowers, during the day and the lantern floats glowing at night.
Source: Vol.34 「けんか山」と伏木復興／高岡市公式ホームページ
Fushiki’s spirited port-town culture, brought to life by flower-decorated floats and lantern floats at night
What to expect
The festival proceeds from the grand festival rites and procession to the parade of flower-decorated floats during the day and lantern floats at night.
At night, the floats are transformed into lantern floats, and Kaccha takes place in several rounds.
The calls of the float pullers, festival music, and the sounds of collisions echo through Fushiki’s streets.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：無料（桟敷席観覧券は販売）
Location and access
- Venue and address
The Yamacho area in Fushiki, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture.
- Train and bus
A 5-minute walk from Fushiki Station on the JR Himi Line.
Free shuttle buses will also run between Fushiki Station and the temporary parking lots.
- By car
A 15-minute drive from Takaoka-kita IC on the Noetsu Expressway.
On May 16 (Saturday), traffic restrictions will be in effect in Fushiki from 9 a.m. to midnight.
- Parking
Temporary parking is available for about 200 cars on the grounds of Nippon General Recycling Co., Ltd. and about 100 cars on the grounds of the Fushiki Office of Ch越 Logistics Co., Ltd.
Parking is available from May 16 (Saturday), 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day. A cooperation fee of ¥1,000 per car applies, and the lots may be full.
Address Yamamachi area, Fushiki district, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture 933-0111
Dates and season
2026 Festival Information (the listed dates have passed)
The festival was held from May 15 (Friday) to May 16 (Saturday) in 2026.
On the 15th, the grand festival rites, mikoshi procession, and evening mountain-float illumination took place; on the 16th, the flower-decorated floats were paraded during the day, followed by the lantern floats and Kaccha at night.
It is usually held on the 3rd Friday and Saturday of May.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
In 2026, there was no visitor parking in the Yamacho area near the festival venue, and visitors were directed to use designated temporary parking lots.
The temporary parking lots have limited capacity and may be full.
Traffic restrictions are also in place around the venue, so getting around may be easier if you prioritize public transportation over driving.
Nearby attractions
Around Fushiki, you can visit Fushiki Shrine, the National Treasure Unryūzan Shōkōji Temple, the Takaoka Manyō Historical Museum, and the Fushiki Kitamaebune Museum.
At the Fushiki Kitamaebune Museum, you can explore the former Akimoto family residence, which prospered through the shipping trade, and learn about the history of Kitamaebune trading ships.
The scenery from Amaharashi Coast, with the Tateyama Mountain Range viewed across Toyama Bay, is also highlighted.
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Origins and History of Fushiki Hikiyama Festival (Kenka-yama)
The Fushiki Hikiyama Festival dates back to the late Edo period.
It is said that the floats were first built in 1813 to accompany the sacred procession when Fushiki Shrine was relocated to its present site.
The number of floats once fell to 6, but the Jūshichikenchō float was rebuilt in 2015 for the first time in 135 years, bringing the total back to 7.
Official information
Official information about the Fushiki Hikiyama Festival is available on the festival’s official website.
It also includes links to the 2026 schedule, traffic regulation map, pamphlet, and seating information.
Fushiki Hikiyama Festival (Kenka-yama) at a Glance
The Fushiki Hikiyama Festival is a spring grand festival set in the port town of Fushiki in Takaoka City, where visitors can enjoy flower-decorated floats by day and lantern floats at night.
Kaccha, in which heavy floats collide, is a thrilling event where festival music accompanies the swaying lanterns.
In 2026, it was held on May 15 and the 16th, and could be reached on foot from Fushiki Station.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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