The rules are very simple: challenge a monk or a guest player, and if you win, you get a meal ticket.
Use that meal ticket to enjoy the Kaga and Noto gourmet food at the festival stalls.
There is no challenge fee, so there is no loss if you lose, and you'll be happy if you win, making this a festival project that is worth participating in.
There will be a wide variety of moves, from strong national-class players to novice players, so anyone can enjoy the event, whether they are skilled or beginners, adults or children and men or women.
Pay attention to this, Hanamatsuri Shogi
① Local shogi players will be appearing as guests
② This year's tough guest is a member of the local Kanazawa University shogi club
③ The Japanese spirit of shogi, the Japanese spirit of temples, the Japanese spirit of kimonos, the Japanese spirit of festivals
④ A free 10-minute challenge that you can play casually
⑤ There are lots of events, so you can also enjoy other things
① Local shogi players will appear as guests
Local shogi players from Ishikawa will appear as game staff, including Okamoto Anju, who appears as the visual model for the flyer.
You might see some of the kids you've seen at shogi tournaments or at the shogi dojo.
Enjoy playing against these shogi players dressed to the nines in kimono.
②This year's tough guests are members of the local Kanazawa University shogi club
This year, tough guests will be competing for customers who are proud of their skills.
They are Ebizawa and Kuwahara from the local Kanazawa University shogi club.
Both are strong amateurs who have also played in national tournaments.
How many players in Ishikawa Prefecture can beat them?
By the way, we have prepared a meal voucher worth 2,000 yen for the winning prize. This is enough to enjoy your favorite stall food.
③ The Japanese spirit of shogi, the Japanese spirit of temples, the Japanese spirit of kimonos, the Japanese spirit of festivals
(Scenery in 2024)
On the day, all staff members will be dressed in traditional Japanese clothing to welcome you.
Enjoy a moment of Japanese spirit in spring in the ancient city of Kanazawa, taking advantage of the temple location.
In principle, photography is also allowed on the day. Two-shot photos are also allowed in between games.
If you ask, you are welcome to take photos of all staff members.
④ Feel free to play free challenges and lose in 10 minutes
The best thing about Hanamatsuri Shogi is that you can play free challenges and lose in 10 minutes.
The rules for Hanamatsuri Shogi games are also 10 minutes and lose.
The game is decided quickly, so you can play more and more games.
⑤ There are lots of events, so you can also enjoy other things
Hana Matsuri Shogi is a joint event between the Hana Matsuri at Kanazawa Higashi Betsuin and Yokoccho Pokke Mart at Kanazawa Omotesando.
Free game corners and stage events are held at the Hana Matsuri and Yokoccho Pokke Mart.
Moms and kids who don't know shogi don't have to worry.
There are programs that can be enjoyed even without shogi.
Details of this year's event program will be announced as soon as they are available.
（This is the program for 2024. This year, stalls and events of the same scale are planned.）
