Festivals of Japan

Experience traditional culture and seasonal celebrations by attending a Japanese festival!

Seihakusai Festival - Ishikawa

A regular festival of Ohtokonushi Shrine (Sanno Shrine), it is the largest festival in the Noto area. Three of the largest dashi floats in Japan, called dekayama, measuring 12 m high and weighing 20 tons are paraded through the narrow streets of the town. It has been designated an important intangible folk culture property.
It was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in December this year.

Event Dates Early May every year (tentative)
Event Details Held from May 3–5, 2024
*Please check the official website for details.
Official site http://www.nanao-cci.or.jp/dekayama/
Location (venue) City center
Address Nanao-shi, Ishikawa
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Region Chubu
Category Processions and parades

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: Feb.16.2024

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