A city made by its people. People and nature together in harmony. A city of cultural exchange.

Sights

Amida Falls

Amida Falls At these falls we can walk right up to the point where the falls crash into the basin. Its as if the mist welcomes us to this beautiful spot.

The Great Cedar of Itoshiro

The Great Cedar of Itoshiro 　This cedar is 1800 years old and is designated as a natural monument. It is located at the entrance of the religiously important Hukusan Mt.trail.

Hakusan Cultural Museum
The museum introduces the local culture with four main themes: "White World", "Mountain World", "Connection of Mountain and the Town" and "Appreciation and Reverence to Hakusan".

Events

Shirotori Odori (dance)

Shirotori Odori (dance) The dance takes place at approximately the same time as the Gujo Odori,the end of July to the end of August. The dance is rich with culture and nostalgia, but it has more lively rhythms than the Gujo Odori, making it more popular with the younger people.

Muika Festival

Muika Festival On January 6th, at the Hakusan Nagataki Shrine, a great prayer festival is held for happiness and a bountiful harvest. During the festival the participants vigorously jump up and down, trying to grab the flowers hanging from the ceiling. The more flowers you grab, the better harvest and happiness you will have. And then an ancient dance called the "En-en" is performed. Again, this dance is culturally important and is designated as prefectural cultural asset.

Local Specialties
Pickled Japanese apricots with beefsteak plants
Baked Gujo rice cakes
Sweet corn

 

▼For more information about this event and others please call the Tourism Association of Shirotori.
tel. 0575-82-5900