This event, arranged by the Takaoka Chamber of Commerce, is held on the first Sunday of every month.

Yamacho-suji, with its traditional storehouse-style townhouses, is adorned with decorative clay dolls of the god Tenjin-sama.

This is generally called "Dondo" or "Dondo-yaki." In this traditional ritual, old amulets, Shinto altars, twisted straw decorations, and calligraphy written on New Year's Day are burned in a sacred fire.

In this ceremony commemorating the passing of Shinran, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, a 150-kg candle is lit and religious debates are held.

Maeda Toshinaga, second lord of the Kaga clan, encouraged metal casting in an effort to develop the town.

About 500-600 children in primary school and middle school compete in team and individual poem-recognition events.