A summer festival steeped in the story of Taicho and Shiramine’s dances
Hakusan Festival
The 2026 edition of Hakusan Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/18 〜 2026/07/19Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year in July / Every year
- Location
- Plaza in front of Shiramine Onsen Sōyu (central venue)
- Area
- Ishikawa Prefecture・Hakusan City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 h · 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
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Set against the story of Taicho Daishi opening Mount Hakusan, this traditional event features a procession and dances in the Shiramine area, as well as the Enmeisui Yamadai Hikidashi.
About Hakusan Festival
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Shun Zero File:Shirayamahime-境内-歳時記-加賀獅子舞奉納.JPG / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Hakusan Festival Shiramine traces its origins to Taicho Daishi’s opening of Mount Hakusan and carries on the traditions and culture of the Shiramine area.
Events connected to Hakusan worship and local life include the Usu , the Taicho procession, Kanko Odori, and the Enmeisui Yamadai Hikidashi.
The festival takes place over 2 days, with the plaza in front of Shiramine Onsen Sōyu as its central venue.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the Taicho procession, which tells the story of Mount Hakusan’s opening, and Kanko Odori, a dance passed down in Shiramine.
Kanko Odori begins with a stage performance, followed by a circle dance, offering a close-up look at local folk songs and dances.
On the second day, the Enmeisui Yamadai Hikidashi carries a sake barrel filled with spring water on a , and the water is served to visitors.
Source: 白山まつり - Wikipedia
A summer festival steeped in the story of Taicho and Shiramine’s dances
What to expect
On the first day, the Usu Mikoshi and children’s mikoshi, mochi pounding, and opening ceremony are followed by the Taicho procession. In the evening, an evening of dancing is held.
After dances are performed on stage, including Kanko Odori, the program continues with a circle dance.
On the second day, a fire department band performance, the Enmeisui Yamadai Hikidashi, and a popular song show are scheduled.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Plaza in front of Shiramine Onsen Sōyu (central venue), Shiramine Ro 9, Hakusan, Ishikawa.
- Train and bus
Take a Hokutetsu Hakusan Bus bound for Shiramine and get off at the Shiramine stop.
- By car
About 80 minutes south from Hakusan IC via National Route 157.
Address Shiramine Ro 9, Hakusan, Ishikawa
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was held on July 18 (Saturday) and the 19th (Sunday).
On the 18th, events run from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; on the 19th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first day features the Usu Mikoshi, the Taicho procession, and Kanko Odori; the second day includes the Enmeisui Yamadai Hikidashi and other events.
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Nearby attractions
You can stroll through Shiramine’s townscape, which has been designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
Visitors are also invited to enjoy the hot springs at Shiramine Onsen Sōyu, known as “silky-skin waters,” alongside the festival.
Nearby, a shop selling Shiramine specialties and accommodation facilities are also listed, but conditions of use and operating status should be checked individually.
白山比咩神社
石川県白山市にある神社
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石川県ふれあい昆虫館
石川県白山市にある博物館
Origins and History of Hakusan Festival
In Shiramine, the Jūhakukō no Sekku has traditionally been held on July 18, the day said to mark the opening of Mount Hakusan. Villagers gather at Iwane Shrine for folk dances and sumo.
The Hakusan Festival began in 1965, following the designation of Mount Hakusan as a national park. It was created to introduce Shiramine as the gateway to Mount Hakusan.
It later developed beyond a tourism event into a festival organized by the whole community.
Official information
Event information is published on Urara Hakusan, Hakusan City’s tourism and travel information website.
You can check the 2026 event date, venue, hours, and travel information, as well as the detailed schedule for the day.
The Shiramine Tourism Association’s phone number is listed as a contact.
Hakusan Festival at a Glance
The Hakusan Festival Shiramine keeps alive the story of Taicho Daishi opening Mount Hakusan, along with dances and processions passed down in the Shiramine area.
In 2026, events were held mainly at the plaza in front of Shiramine Onsen Sōyu, including the Usu Mikoshi, the Taicho procession, Kanko Odori, and the Enmeisui Yamadai Hikidashi.
This event offers a chance to experience the region’s history and culture alongside Shiramine’s townscape and hot springs.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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