ToyamaLeisure

In front of Johana Station (城端駅前)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Preview the night festival's stage by day at a dignified main hall connected to the Kaga domain

About 10 min from the previous stop

About 40 min here

About 20 min to the next stop

Next stop: An autumn tradition of dancers in sedge hats moving to the melancholic Mugiya-bushi

About this spot

Around Johana Station, the terminus of the JR Johana Line, are scattered diners and restaurants long loved by locals. Having a slightly early dinner here before heading to the Zentokuji Temple and Johana-za area, the festival venue, leaves you more time to fully enjoy the evening's dances. As evening arrives and the mountain air begins to turn cool, this is a moment to eat quietly in front of the station while looking forward to the Mugiya-bushi melody about to begin.

Tips

The area around the venue gets crowded from evening onward, so it's reassuring to finish your meal near the station early. In this mountain town in September, temperatures tend to drop after sunset, so bring something to layer on.