Horyu Tanabata Kiriko Festival
宝立七夕キリコまつり
August 1, kiriko procession from 17:30, fireworks from 20:00
At Mitsuke Beach in Suzu City, the climax comes around 8pm when more than a hundred bearers carry each giant kiriko float into the surf, wading around a blazing torch set offshore while fireworks light the sky. The Horyu district suffered severe earthquake and tsunami damage in 2024; check the current status before visiting.
Overview
| Date | August 1, kiriko procession from 17:30, fireworks from 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Time | 大キリコ巡行17:30〜／花火20:00〜 |
| Venue | 珠洲市宝立町鵜飼地区・見附海岸（鵜飼川河口） |
| Access | About 40 minutes by car from Noto Satoyama Airport; a rental car is effectively required. |
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Dates and details may change. For the Japanese page with full local tips, see the Japanese version.