Nonoichi Jonkara Festival
野々市じょんからまつり
August 1–2, mass dance from 19:10 (1st) / 19:55 (2nd) · 11:00〜21:30（1日）・11:00〜21:00（2日）
Of all the dance festivals in Ishikawa, Nonoichi Jonkara is the most welcoming to visitors — the city officially states that anyone can join the mass dance on the day, even alone. Residents in yukata form a huge circle and dance to the Jonkara folk song, a prefecturally designated intangible cultural property. Teams also compete on the beauty and unity of their dancing.
Overview
| Date | August 1–2, mass dance from 19:10 (1st) / 19:55 (2nd) |
|---|---|
| Time | 11:00〜21:30（1日）・11:00〜21:00（2日） |
| Venue | 野々市小学校グラウンド（雨天時：文化会館フォルテ 大ホール） |
| Access | Walkable from JR Nonoichi Station; about 20 minutes by car from Kanazawa. |
| Official | https://www.city.nonoichi.lg.jp/soshiki/9/9545.html (Japanese) |
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Dates and details may change. For the Japanese page with full local tips, see the Japanese version.