Awazu Onsen Oshosobe Festival

Event Overview

It was started about 1,300 years ago, after the day when Taisō Taishō, who opened Hakusan, reportedly opened the water in Awazu. On the first day, the Oshobe Festival Prayer Festival and the Children's Taiko Festival are held. The Oshosbe dance is performed for two days, and tourists can fly in and participate, and it is exciting.

Info

Event Location:

Awazu Onsen Town

Address:

Awazu-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Public Transportation:

JR Komatsu Station → bus 30 minutes, bus stop: Awazu Onsen get off, short walk

Car Access:

13km 30 minutes from Komatsu IC via Komatsu Bypass 8, Hokuriku

Phone Number:

0761-65-1834 (Awazu Onsen Tourism Association)

Parking Number:

200 units/free

Event Period

August 29, 2025 (Friday) - August 30, 2025 (Saturday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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