芊かなNatural and Historyに囲まれたKo Shinetsu and Hokuriku areas.The festival of the mountain country is beautiful, and the customs of the snow country are charming.● Nagano Nagano Festival (ながのびんずるまつり) The largest summer festival in Nagano City.Shinshu’s representative する Matsuri りの一つで, and Kanke も’s participation in “Rinyu る” are the biggest attractions.Thousands of people are dancing.
Reminder start date: early August 2026 (the first week of August in ordinary years) Venue: Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture (Nagano Station area ~ Zenkoji Temple) Transportation: Take a short walk from JR Nagano Station Admission: None Formula: https://nagano-binzuru.com/ 见どころ：The final day of のフィナーレ「総おどり」 is a must-see.
● Niigata まつり（にいがたまつり） Niigata City’s largest festival.Fireworks display, folk flow, and colorful fireworks display on the 3rd day of the year.The special fireworks display at Niigata Port is the high-voltage fireworks display.
Reminder opening date: early August 2026 Venue: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture (Hakusan Park・Shinano Riverside) Transportation: 10-minute walk from JR Niigata Station Admission: No tickets (there are tickets for the fireworks viewing) Formula: https://niigata-matsuri.jp/ 见どころ: The competition of 100 shakutama’s fireworks and the reflection of light on the surface of the Shinano River.
● Toyama’s wind basin (とやまおわらかぜのぼん) Toyama City Yao area で行われる情あふれる basin踊り.Sorrowful を帯びたshamisen とHu bow のtone color にride せて, weaving み欠をかぶった踊り手たちが elegant に Dance います.
Opening date: September 1st (Fire) ~ 3rd (Wood), 2026 Place: Yao area, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture Transportation: About 40 minutes from JR Toyama Station Admission: None Formula: https://owara.toyama-city.jp/ 见どころ: Edit み欠の多からちらりと见える踊り手のexpressionがCharm.The “machi flow” in the middle of the night is a bit more charming.
● Kanazawa Million Stones Kaga Million Stone’s Age of Thoughts and Chi’s Biggest Festival of Kanazawa.Maeda Toshiko’s Kanazawa Castle’s story of entering the castle, and the gorgeous and luxurious “Kaga Kite (かがとび)”‘s millions of stone rows.
Reminder start date: early June 2026 (the first week of June in ordinary years) Venue: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture (Kanazawa Castle Park ~ Kenrokuen Surrounding Area) Transportation: JR “Kanazawa Station”, walk or walk Admission: None Formula: https://hyakumangoku.jp/ 见どころ：The warriors’ procession is carried out by the kabuki dancers.Kaga Tobi’s wood sends りも姧巻.