Hourai Festival (Tsurugi)
ほうらい祭り（鶴来）
Usually the 1st weekend of October (2026 date TBC)
The autumn festival of Kinken-gu Shrine features "tsukurimono" — giant figures about 5 meters tall, built fresh each year by the town's neighborhoods and often referencing current events. By day, compare the craftsmanship; by night, follow the parade as lion dancers whirl staffs through the old streets of Tsurugi at the foot of Mt. Haku.
Overview
| Date | Usually the 1st weekend of October (2026 date TBC) |
|---|---|
| Venue | 白山市鶴来地区（金劔宮周辺の旧鶴来街道） |
| Access | Walkable from Tsurugi Station on the Hokutetsu Ishikawa Line. |
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Dates and details may change. For the Japanese page with full local tips, see the Japanese version.