Marumage Festival

It is derived from the fact that he rejoiced in the fulfillment of rain begging and rang the bell. On the 17th, there will be food stalls all day from 15:00 to the evening festival on the 18th. On the 18th, there will also be a "Gongong Kötsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutsutu", which will compete for how many times to put on a minute. Image courtesy of the Himimi Tourism Association

The winter tradition event "Illumination in Himi" will be held in Himi City, around Minato River (Nakanobashi area). The theme for 2025 is "Kizashi - Creating Himi's Tomorrow Together." It is designed to serve as a guiding light illuminating the bright future of Himi City, and to empower citizens to carve out a new future together. Among the highlights are the "Milky Way Illumination" and the "Pet Bottle Lanterns" handmade by local preschool children, which are a must-see. On the first day of lighting, a lighting ceremony will be held, and a photo contest will take place during the event period. By posting with the hashtag "#IlluminationHimi," participants can win wonderful prizes.

The 20 km coastline from Nagahama in Matsudai, with its white sands and blue pines, to Nadaura Beach features a diverse shoreline and is designated as part of the Noto Peninsula National Park. The Tateyama mountain range, rising like an island in the sea beyond Abugashima, the largest island in Toyama Bay, is truly a spectacular sight. The sunrise on winter mornings, in particular, is enchanting and moving.