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Guzuyaki Matsuri

ぐず焼祭り

A festival centred on a giant papier-mache fish, or guzu, paraded through the streets, danced with, and finally burned at Fuhashi Shrine, rooted in local legend.

Guzuyaki Matsuri Celebration
Guzuyaki Matsuri Celebration © 一般社団法人 加賀市観光交流機構
Dates
29–30 Aug 2027Not yet confirmed
Venue
Fuhashi ShrineRu-180, Iburihashimachi, Kaga-Shi, Ishikawa 〒 922-0331Iburihashi Station 動橋 (IR Ishikawa Railway Line)Walk 8 minutes

The Guzuyaki Matsuri Festival is based on a legend of the god Onamuchi-no-kami who saved the town from a giant serpent that kidnapped local girls. The festival began in the Showa era. The serpent is represented by a large papier-mache fish, called guzu, which is carried by people in a parade through the streets. In the evening, a guzu dance is held in front of the JR Idobashi Station, and then the guzu is returned to the Fuhashi Shrine. The festival concludes with a burning of the guzu in the Shrine's precinct and the dance continues under the flames.

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