Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
A grand samurai procession reenacts a feudal lord's entry into Kanazawa, complete with armor, geisha and lantern-lit floats.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/06/05 05:00 – 2026/06/06
- Where
- Kanazawa Castle & city center（Kanazawa City, Ishikawa）
- City
- Kanazawa
- Getting there
- Walk from Kanazawa Stn / Kenrokuen area
- Price
- Free
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Walk from Kanazawa Stn / Kenrokuen area Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families, groups of friends
Highlights
- A grand procession of armored warriors and a celebrity-played lord
- Traditional dance and lantern-floating on the river
- Tea ceremonies in the historic city
Background & story
The festival celebrates Maeda Toshiie's 1583 entry into Kanazawa Castle, founding the prosperous Kaga 'million-koku' domain.
Good to know
Pair the festival with the nearby Kenroku-en garden and the Higashi Chaya geisha district for a full Kanazawa day.