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Noto Kiriko Festival（能登のキリコ祭り）

のとのきりこまつり Kiriko Festivals of Noto

Noto Kiriko Festival（能登のキリコ祭り）

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Giant lacquered and gilded lanterns, up to fifteen metres tall, carried each summer by over 200 hamlets.

TypeArt festival
GenreLacquer art / Crafts / Ceramics
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureNoto

FAQ

Where is Kiriko Festivals of Noto?
It is in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Kiriko Festivals of Noto?
Giant lacquered and gilded lanterns, up to fifteen metres tall, carried each summer by over 200 hamlets. The focus is lacquerware, crafts and ceramics.
When was Kiriko Festivals of Noto established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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