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The 79th Iwase Port Festival and White Shrimp Festival

2026.7.25 (Sat)
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A vibrant festival full of port spirit, preserving and passing down the traditions of Iwase while also looking towards the future.

A grand feast of songs and dances from "Iwase Madara," a city-designated intangible folk cultural property.　
Join us for a fantastic collaboration time with amazing special guests from Toyama and Iwase, a time that always receives a great response!　
At the Minato Festival, all participants perform a Bon Odori dance to the "Minato Ondo" and "Minato Kouta," songs that have been passed down for about 70 years.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

The "Iwase Minato Festival," which adds color to the summer in Iwase, Toyama City,
This festival, unique to a town that has lived in harmony with the sea, begins with a memorial service for those lost at sea and a prayer service for maritime safety.

The "Iwase Madara," a Toyama City-designated intangible folk cultural property that has been passed down since the Edo period, was performed.
Local preservation societies and children will deliver powerful singing and dancing performances.

Around the venue, Iwase Canal Hall, there were a variety of events including brass band performances, taiko drumming, and food stalls.
The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable, even for families.

If the weather and other conditions are right, Iwase sometimes launches its unique message fireworks.

The spirit of tradition and the warmth of the town create a gentle yet passionate atmosphere, making this a summer festival unique to Iwase.

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Events

Date 2026.7.25 (Sat)
Opening at 18:00
Event name The 79th Iwase Port Festival and White Shrimp Festival
Venue Iwase Canal Hall (48 Iwase Tenjinmachi, Toyama City)
Price Free
Access ♦ Tram
From Toyama Station (North Exit), take the Toyama Port Line bound for "Iwasehama" (approximately 25 minutes) → Get off at "Iwasehama" Station and walk for approximately 2 minutes.

♦ car
Approximately 35 minutes from the Toyama Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway towards the city center.
Parking [Temporary Parking] Toyama Velodrome Parking (Free) Approximately 800 spaces
*On the day of the event, parking is only available from 17:30 onwards. Parking is not available during the day (before 17:30).
Contact Us 076-437-9715 (Iwase Minato Festival Executive Committee (Office located in Iwase District Center))　
*Inquiries are accepted only on weekdays (closed on Saturdays and Sundays).
Organizer Iwase Minato Festival Executive Committee
Typical event period Late December every year
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