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Panoramic Views of Nanao Bay from the Former Seat of the Hatakeyama Clan

About this spot

This is the remains of a mountain castle built by the Hatakeyama clan, regional governors of Noto, during the Muromachi period, and is counted among Japan's Five Great Mountain Castles—a historic site of great significance. From the main citadel ruins at the top of a steep mountain trail, you can see a panoramic view of Nanao Bay and Noto Island floating beyond, allowing visitors to appreciate how strategically important this castle was at the time. Stone walls and the remains of fortification terraces remain intact as they were, making this a worthwhile spot even for history-loving families.

Fireworks details

Name: 石崎奉燈祭

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 石川県七尾市石崎町・八幡神社周辺

七尾市石崎町の八幡神社を中心に開かれる、能登地方でも屈指の勇壮さで知られる奉燈祭です。2026年は8月1日の開催で、高さ十数メートルにもなる巨大な奉燈(キリコ)を若者たちが威勢よく担ぎ、太鼓の音と掛け声とともに町を練り歩きます。港町ならではの荒々しくも活気に満ちた担ぎ方が特徴で、夜が更けるにつれて祭りの熱気は最高潮に達します。能登の夏祭りの中でも特に力強さが際立つ、見応えのある一夜です。

Tips

祭り当日は町内の道路が交通規制となることがあります。奉燈が練り歩く際は周囲が大変混雑するため、小さなお子さん連れは安全な距離を保って見学しましょう。

Source: city.nanao.lg.jp

Tips

While there is a road by which you can drive up to the main citadel, some sections are narrow, so drive carefully. Some areas of the observation space have few railings, so families with small children should watch their footing.