Nanao Port Festival Fireworks
七尾港まつり 北國花火七尾大会
July 18, 20:30 (about 30 minutes)
The Nanao Port Festival's fireworks returned in July 2026 for the first time in three years, after the 2024 earthquake forced its cancellation. Shells burst over the harbor, easily viewed from the quay near the Noto Shokusai Market — a short walk from JR Nanao Station.
Overview
| Date | July 18, 20:30 (about 30 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Time | 20:30〜（約30分間) |
| Venue | 七尾港（七尾市府中町・湊町地内) |
| Access | A short walk from JR Nanao Station. |
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Dates and details may change. For the Japanese page with full local tips, see the Japanese version.