An autumn festival in Daishoji featuring the Old Kutani large-plate mikoshi
Jūmangoku Festival
The 2026 edition of Jūmangoku Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/12 〜 2026/09/13Ended
- Season / frequency
- The second Saturday of September and the following Sunday / Every year
- Location
- Plaza in front of Kaga City Hall
- Area
- Ishikawa Prefecture・Kaga 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Jūmangoku Festival is held in Daishoji, the birthplace of Old Kutani ware, to wish for the development of the region. The large-plate , Manto mikoshi, circle dancing, and more take place over 2 days.
About Jūmangoku Festival
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Photographer: Hurohukidaikon File:Portable shrine performance on the 61st Jumangoku festival.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Hurohukidaikon File:Rice cake tossing on the 61st Jumangoku festival.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Jūmangoku Festival is held every September in the Daishoji district of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
The festival is held in honor of Lord Maeda Toshiharu, founder of the Daishoji Domain, and as an event wishing for the development and prosperity of industry in the birthplace of Old Kutani ware.
As a major festival for the area, it features mikoshi, stage events, circle dancing, and more.
Source: 十万石まつり｜【公式】加賀温泉郷 / 十万石まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include a large-plate mikoshi inspired by Old Kutani ware and a Manto mikoshi fitted with numerous lanterns.
The Old Kutani large-plate mikoshi is described as 2.1 meters in diameter and weighing about 2.5 tons, and its size has become a symbol of the festival.
The Manto mikoshi is raised on the first evening, and circle dancing takes place on the second evening.
An autumn festival in Daishoji featuring the Old Kutani large-plate mikoshi
What to expect
The festival runs for 2 days, with events continuing from daytime into the evening.
The program includes the raising of the Manto mikoshi, a children’s mikoshi, and a karaoke singing contest. You can also enjoy circle dancing in the evening.
The festival combines the spectacle of looking up at the mikoshi with time to enjoy the stage performances and dancing.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kaga City Hall Front Plaza (Ni 41, Daishoji Minamimachi, Kaga, Ishikawa)
- Train and bus
Take the Onsen-Daishoji Line or Yoshizaki Line of the Hokutetsu Kaga Bus from Kaga-Onsen Station to Minamimachi bus stop, then walk about 200 m.
On the IR Ishikawa Line, Daishoji Station is 1 stop from Kaga-Onsen Station by local train, and the venue is about 300 m from the station.
- By car
About 3 km from the Kaga IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
- Parking
Temporary parking is available.
Visitors are encouraged to travel together in one vehicle where possible.
Address 41-2 Minamicho, Daishoji, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event was held on September 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday). The first day was scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to around 9 p.m., and the second day from 10 a.m. to around 7:30 p.m.
It is usually held on the second Saturday of September and the following Sunday.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
As evening events are also planned, it may be helpful to check your return travel options in advance, depending on the time.
Temporary parking is available at the venue, but visitors are encouraged to travel together in one vehicle.
A phone number for the Jūmangoku Festival Executive Committee is listed for inquiries immediately before the festival.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions introduced as places to visit include the Ishikawa Kutaniyaki Art Museum, the Daishoji Revitalization Salon (Daishoji Information Center), Soryokan, the Yamashita Temple District of Daishoji, and Zenshoji Temple.
Those interested in the history of Old Kutani ware and Daishoji behind the festival can also visit nearby cultural facilities and temples.
深田久弥山の文化館
石川県加賀市の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
石川県九谷焼美術館
石川県加賀市にある美術館
Origins and History of Jūmangoku Festival
The Jūmangoku Festival is presented as a festival held in honor of Lord Maeda Toshiharu, founder of the Daishoji Domain, and to wish for the development and prosperity of industry in Daishoji, the birthplace of Old Kutani ware.
The large-plate mikoshi inspired by Old Kutani ware is well known, and the festival’s highlights reflect its ties to local history and industry.
Specific details about its founding year or past changes are not available within the information that could be confirmed.
Official information
The Jūmangoku Festival’s official Instagram account is listed as the official source of information.
For details such as the 2026 schedule, check the official Instagram account.
For inquiries, contact the Jūmangoku Festival Executive Committee.
Jūmangoku Festival at a Glance
The Jūmangoku Festival is an autumn festival held in Daishoji, Kaga City, to celebrate the history of Old Kutani ware and wish for the development of the region.
Its varied program includes a large-plate mikoshi, a Manto mikoshi adorned with lanterns, a children’s mikoshi, stage events, and circle dancing.
The 2026 event was announced as scheduled for September 12 and 13 at the plaza in front of Kaga City Hall.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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