A Nanao summer festival where candlelit kiriko travel through the satoyama at night
Shingu Noryosai
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Every year on August 14 / Every year
- Location
- Fujitsu Hiko Shrine and the “Mizuotoshi” plaza on the right bank of the Kumaki River
- Area
- Ishikawa Prefecture・Nanao 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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This summer festival in Fujise, Nakajima-machi, Nanao City, features candlelit kiriko making their way from Fujitsu Hiko Shrine to Mizuotoshi to the festival song “Yansako.”
About Shingu Noryosai
Shingu Noryosai is a summer festival held at Fujitsu Hiko Shrine in Fujise, Nakajima-machi, Nanao City.
Because it was the main shrine of the Nageuchi district, the festival is also called “Nageuchi no Osuzumi Matsuri.” Locals affectionately call the shrine “Shingo.”
The large and small kiriko are called “o-akashi,” and their candlelight and the festival song bring color to the nighttime festival.
Source: 新宮納涼祭＜市指定文化財＞／七尾市 / 新宮納涼祭 - 日本遺産「灯り舞う半島 能登 〜熱狂のキリコ祭り〜」能登のキリコ祭り
Festival highlights
A highlight is the kiriko lit by traditional candles.
Around 10 o-akashi are brought out each year from 8 villages and make their way from Fujitsu Hiko Shrine to “Mizuotoshi” on the right bank of the Kumaki River.
At Mizuotoshi, the kiriko line up in a row around the , creating a spectacular sight alongside the flickering candlelight.
A Nanao summer festival where candlelit kiriko travel through the satoyama at night
What to expect
During the festival, kiriko from each district gather at Fujitsu Hiko Shrine and parade around the to the festival song “Yansako.”
They then head, with the mikoshi at the front, to “Mizuotoshi,” about 500 meters away, where the is located, and the kiriko line up around the mikoshi.
At one point, the kiriko dance wildly in circles to the sounds of gongs and drums.
Source: 新宮納涼祭 - Wikipedia
How to take part
Kiriko are brought out from local communities, and bearers carry the hoto.
Information has not been provided on whether general visitors can join as bearers, so anyone wishing to take part should check with the organizers in advance.
Visitors can watch the kiriko parade and Mizuotoshi from around the area.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around Fujitsu Hiko Shrine (3-12 Fujise, Nakajima-machi, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture).
The kiriko head from the shrine to the plaza “Mizuotoshi” on the right bank of the Kumaki River.
Source: 新宮納涼祭｜スポット｜【公式】石川県の観光/旅行サイト「ほっと石川旅ねっと」
Address 3-12 Fujise, Nakajima-machi, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Dates and season
The event is held every year on August 14.
The event takes place from evening until midnight. After the kiriko gather and parade around the , they proceed to Mizuotoshi.
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Tips for your visit
The main events take place from evening until late at night, so comfortable clothes and shoes for walking will help you get around at night.
The venue moves from Fujitsu Hiko Shrine to Mizuotoshi on the right bank of the Kumaki River, so what you see depends on where you watch from.
Please watch without getting too close to the kiriko or mikoshi processions, and take care not to obstruct the bearers or local events.
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Origins and History of Shingu Noryosai
Shingu Noryosai is said to have begun as a festival intended to let the deities enjoy the cool of the evening during the hot summer.
Because Fujitsu Hiko Shrine was the main shrine of the Nageuchi district, the festival is also known as “Nageuchi no Osuzumi Matsuri.”
In 1978, it was designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Nanao City as “Nageuchi no Osuzumi Matsuri,” and in 2015 it was recognized as a Japan Heritage site as one of the Noto Kiriko Festivals.
Official information
The Nanao City official website page “Shingu Noryosai [City-Designated Cultural Property]” provides information about the date, location, and festival events.
The official Noto Kiriko Festival website provides detailed information about the candlelit kiriko, Mizuotoshi, and the festival song “Yansako.”
Shingu Noryosai at a Glance
Shingu Noryosai is a festival in Fujise, Nakajima-machi, Nanao City, where candlelit kiriko set out from Fujitsu Hiko Shrine and travel through the satoyama at night.
After the procession to the festival song “Yansako,” drums, and gongs, the mikoshi and kiriko line up at Mizuotoshi.
Held every year on August 14, this festival showcases Noto’s kiriko culture.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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