May 17th & 18th: Iwase Hikiyama Festival

The "Iwase Hikiyama Festival," which adds color to the spring at Iwase Suwa Shrine in Toyama City,
This is a historic festival held every year on May 17th and 18th.

During the day, 11 floats were paraded, incorporating themes of business prosperity and current events.
They parade through the streets of Iwase, shaking their uniquely decorated "tatemono" (decorative structures).
The sight of the old townscape combined with the powerful sounds of the festival music evokes a sense of nostalgia and creates a heartwarming atmosphere.

And as night falls, the festival reaches its climax.
The floats collide with each other, and a "pulling contest" begins, where they compete to see who can pull the float the strongest.
The powerful sound of the collision echoed through Iwase at night, and its intensity
It's so famous that it's called the "fighting float." Just watching it makes your heart race.

The grounds of Suwa Shrine were lined with stalls,
Another great thing is that you can enjoy the lively atmosphere that is typical of a festival.
Why not experience the warmth of spring in the pleasant sea breeze of Iwase town?

Scheduled times for the float pulling competition in 2026

[Time] Sunday, May 17th
[Location] In front of Iwase Suwa Shrine

1. 22:30-22:45 Araki Shinkawa-cho × Omachi
2. 22:45-23:00 Fukurai Town × Hakusan Town
3. 23:00-23:15 Zaimachi × Minatomachi
4. 23:15-23:30 Nagawari × Uramachi
5. 23:30-23:45 Shinmachi × Hamamachi

*The pulling times are approximate and may change, so please be aware of this in advance.