Iwase Hikiyama Festival
The powerful fighting floats pulled by the men of the beach
The Iwase Hikiyama Festival is held as the spring festival of the Iwase Suwa Shrine, where 11 floats boldly parade through the town. The decorations called 'tatemon' on top of the floats are a highlight, as each float has a unique design every year, focusing on prosperity in business or current events. At night, the festival reaches its climax, with fierce collisions between floats and a tug-of-war where they test each other's strength. Due to the intensity of this tug-of-war, it is affectionately known as the 'fighting floats,' and it is a festival rich in history and tradition. ■Notes Inquiries are welcome on weekdays only (closed on weekends)
Iwase Suwa Shrine
35 minutes by car from Toyama IC
About 25 minutes from Toyama Station to Iwasehama Station on the Toyama Chihō Railway Toyama Port Line. 10-minute walk from Iwasehama Station
- Date & Time
- 5/17(Sat) 5/18(Sun)
- Note
- Procession: During the day (from morning to around 4 PM), pulling competition: Around 10 PM
- Venue
- Iwase Suwa Shrine
- Address
- 103 Iwase Hakusan-cho, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
- Free
- Free entry
- parking
- Toyama Keirinjo Parking Lot available, Parking fee: Free
- Access
- 35 minutes by car from Toyama IC
- Access (Public)
- About 25 minutes from Toyama Station to Iwasehama Station on the Toyama Chihō Railway Toyama Port Line. 10-minute walk from Iwasehama Station
- Contact
- 076-437-9715 （Toyama City Iwase District Center）
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