Kumakabuto Arakashihiko Shrine (Okumakabuto Festival Venue) (久麻加夫都阿良加志比古神社)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The Okumakabuto Festival (お熊甲祭), designated as a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is held at Kumakabuto Arakashihiko Shrine (久麻加夫都阿良加志比古神社), located in Miyamae, Nakajima-machi, Nanao City. In 2026 it takes place on September 20, and it's a spectacular sight as large waku-bata banners are carried out from the parishioners' villages and paraded into the shrine grounds to the sound of flutes and drums. Lion dances and portable shrines join in as well, and the festival has been carefully passed down by the local community as a powerful event that colors the Noto autumn. This quiet shrine in the countryside is filled with excitement for just this one special day.

Festival details

Tips

Parking near the venue is limited, so using public transportation or arriving early is recommended. Even in September, daytime temperatures can get warm, so it's a good idea to bring something to drink.

Best time to visit

The most impressive times are from around 8:00 a.m., when the waku-bata banners enter the shrine grounds, and from around 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., when the festival unfolds at the otabisho (resting place).

Access & map

石川県七尾市中島町宮前・久麻加夫都阿良加志比古神社