Jan 23, 2016 - 1 min read

Noto’s Kiriko Festivals

What Nebuta is to Aomori, Kiriko is to Noto

Alena Eckelmann

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Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festivals on the Noto Peninsula. There are said to be 800-900 Kiriko lanterns on Noto. Kiriko usually accompany Mikoshi (portable shrines) during these festivals. About 180 Kiriko festivals are staged on Noto from July to September. There are 30 Kiriko festivals in Wajima City alone.

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