Iida-machi’s summer festival, lit up by a giant Tōrōyama and festival songs
Iida-machi Tōrōyama Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Every year, July 20 and 21 / Every year
- Location
- Throughout Iida-machi, Suzu City
- Area
- Ishikawa Prefecture・Suzu 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
This is the summer annual festival of Kasuga Shrine, passed down through Iida-machi, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. A 16-meter-tall Tōrōyama and parade through town, while lights, festival songs, and fireworks brighten Iida-machi at night.
About Iida-machi Tōrōyama Festival
The Iida-machi Tōrōyama Festival is the summer annual festival of Kasuga Shrine in Iida-machi, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
In the context of its rites, it is also called the “Osuzumi Festival,” and the Tōrōyama and dashi parade through town.
The 16-meter-tall Tōrōyama, dashi finished entirely in lacquer, and distinctive festival songs shape this local festival.
It is also designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Suzu City.
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Festival highlights
The main highlight is the 16-meter-tall, approximately 5-ton Tōrōyama, carrying human figures and numerous tall pole lanterns.
The Tōrōyama and 8 gather on Azumabashi Bridge, their lights reflected on the waters of the Wakayama River.
Fireworks are launched at night. Other memorable scenes include the tune of the festival song “Kyaarage” and the figures swaying as they are carried through town.
Iida-machi’s summer festival, lit up by a giant Tōrōyama and festival songs
What to expect
On the first day of the festival, the proceeds with the Tōrōyama and dashi to a temporary shrine near the coast. After the rites, the procession through town begins.
Drums, bells, and flutes are carried on the dashi, and the pullers haul them while chanting in unison.
“Kyaarage” is sung as the dashi move. At night, the dashi gather on Azumabashi Bridge, and fireworks add to the festive atmosphere.
Source: 飯田町燈籠山祭り - Wikipedia
Location and access
- Venue and address
The Iida-machi area of Suzu City.
Highlights of the procession include Azumabashi and Kasuga Shrine.
- Train and bus
The express bus from Kanazawa Station to Suzu City takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Within Suzu City, the Hokutetsu Okunoto Bus operates routes toward Iida.
- By car
The drive from Kanazawa to Suzu City takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes via the Noto Satoyama Kaido and Suzu Road.
Source: アクセスマップ - 珠洲市ホームページ
Address Iida-machi, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Dates and season
The festival is usually held on July 20 and 21, with Yoiyama taking place the day before, on July 19.
Highlights on July 20 include the procession of the sakaki mikoshi and tōrō-yama and dashi, as well as their gathering at Azumabashi.
The schedule indicates that a dashi procession is planned for July 21.
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Tips for your visit
The lights of the tōrō-yama and fireworks are highlights of the nighttime procession, so plan to arrive early to prepare for crowds around Azumabashi and other areas.
Along the dashi procession route, the dashi moves to the sounds of taiko, bells, and flutes.
Origins and History of Iida-machi Tōrōyama Festival
The Iida-machi Tōrōyama Festival is a festival of Kasuga Shrine in Iida-machi, said to date back to the early Kan’ei era of the Edo period.
It is said that human-figure dashi about 14–15 meters tall were made in Bunka 11.
After a period when overhead power lines and other factors made it difficult to haul the Tōrōyama, restoration efforts began around the end of the Showa era, leading to the festival as it is held today.
Official information
The official Iida-machi Tōrōyama Festival website provides information on dates, highlights, and how to take part in pulling the Tōrōyama.
The phone number for Suzu City’s Tourism and Exchange Division is also listed as a contact for festival inquiries.
Iida-machi Tōrōyama Festival at a Glance
The Iida-machi Tōrōyama Festival is a dashi festival in Iida-machi, Suzu City, passed down as a festival of Kasuga Shrine.
A 16-meter-tall Tōrōyama and 8 dashi parade through town, accompanied by drums, flutes, and the festival song “Kyaarage.”
Another major attraction is the nighttime scene, with lights gathered on Azumabashi Bridge and views of the Tōrōyama and fireworks reflected on the river.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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