Events in Ishikawa

Notojima Kōda Fire Festival

This is one of Japan's biggest fire festivals.

Ono Hiyoshi Shrine Sanno Festival

Marvel at lion dances and demons at this unique festival with wonderfully unusual costumes.

Kanazawa Marathon 2025

Whether you’re a runner or more likely to be cheering people on from the side-lines, the Kanazawa Marathon is a great day out.

Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

One of Kanazawa's top annual festivals, held over three days.

Abare Festival

The Abare Festival, also known as the "Fire and Violence Festival," is a fierce annual event in Noto, Ishikawa, featuring chaotic mikoshi rituals and fiery traditions.