Kawakita Grand Fireworks
川北まつり 北國大花火 川北大会
August 1, from around 20:15 (rain date August 2)
The small town of Kawakita hosts Hokuriku's biggest fireworks night on the first Saturday of August. With around 20,000 shells and an open riverbed with unobstructed views, the scale outclasses anything else in Ishikawa. There is no public parking — use the paid shuttle buses, and expect heavy traffic after the finale.
Overview
| Date | August 1, from around 20:15 (rain date August 2) |
|---|---|
| Time | 20:15頃〜 |
| Venue | 手取川河川敷・手取川簡易グラウンド周辺（能美郡川北町) |
| Access | Paid shuttle buses from two park-and-ride lots. No general parking at the venue. |
| Fireworks | 約20,000発（北陸最大級） |
| Official | https://hk-event.jp/hanabi/kawakita/ (Japanese) |
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