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Horai Matsuri Festival

Name: Horai Matsuri Festival
Start: 2026-10-02
End: 2026-10-02
Location: Tsurugi District, Hakusan City (Around Kinken-gu Shrine)

ほうらい祭り

Experience the power of 800 years of history with massive 5-meter tall floats and spirited lion dances.

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Ishikawa Festivals & Fireworks

Schedule

October 2, 2026

Guide7 min read

Horai Matsuri is a traditional autumn festival held at Kinken-gu Shrine in the Tsurugi district of Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Highlights

Traditional FestivalsGiant FloatsNight Illumination

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About Horai Matsuri Festival

Witness the Massive Floats: Seeing the 5-meter tall figures parade through the streets is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
Enjoy the Night Illumination: The lights create a mystical atmosphere around the giant floats.
Use GPS Tracking: Efficiently follow the procession using real-time location services.
Taste Local Flavors: Enjoy the local food and drinks available in the Tsurugi area during the festivities.

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Weather forecast

Fri

9/18

27°/22°

88%

Sat

9/19

27°/22°

32%

Sun

9/20

27°/23°

71%

Mon

9/21

26°/22°

100%

Tue

9/22

26°/19°

75%

Wed

9/23

26°/17°

27%

Thu

9/24

23°/20°

47%

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Tips

Access
Public transport via Tsurugi Station is recommended due to road closures.
Real-time Tracking
Use GPS to track the location of shrines and floats in real-time.
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes to follow the parade.

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