Octopus Island Chirico Festival

Octopus Island Chirico Festival

Event Overview

Kiriko of Takoshima, which is said to be luxurious among Noto Kiriko, which is small but fully lacquered with plenty of gold leaf and has been decorated with stunning carvings, is carried by men with unique makeup and dotera. Hayafune Kyogen, which will be held on the 11th, has a history of about 200 years, is a valuable thing that conveys the nature of Edo culture, and is a specialty of the festival.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Takakurahiko Shrine, Takakurahiko Town
  • Address:   
  • Takoshima Town, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
Noto Satoyama Airport → 50 minutes by Hokutetsu Okunoto Bus Anamizu Suzu C Line, Bus Stop: Suzunari-kan Mae Transfer (Noroshi Iida - Sea Route) 20 minutes, Bus Stop: Get off at Benten Park, 10 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
From Noto Satoyama Kaido Noto Satoyama Airport IC 40km 45 minutes via Suzu Road/National Route 249
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0768-82-7776 (Suzu Tourism Exchange Division)

Event Period

  • September 10, 2025 (Wednesday) - September 11, 2025 (Thursday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Mikoshi (portable shrines), festival floats, etc.


Hayafune Kyogen

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