Nishigishi Fireworks Festival
西岸花火大会
August 15 (2025 edition started at 20:00)
Every Obon, the small lakeside community of Nishigishi in Nakajima holds its own fireworks festival with food stalls and live music by the station — which anime fans will recognize as the model for "Yunosagi Station" in Hanasaku Iroha. Local, intimate, and heartfelt, continuing even through the earthquake recovery years.
Overview
| Date | August 15 (2025 edition started at 20:00) |
|---|---|
| Venue | 七尾市中島町西岸地区（のと鉄道西岸駅周辺） |
| Access | Right by Nishigishi Station on the Noto Railway. |
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Dates and details may change. For the Japanese page with full local tips, see the Japanese version.