Highlights
- The Hyakumangoku Parade with a celebrity as Maeda Toshiie on horseback
- Takigi Noh theatre performed by torchlight
- Floating lantern ceremony along the Asano River
Background & story
The festival commemorates June 14, 1583, when Maeda Toshiie entered Kanazawa Castle and founded the Kaga Domain, whose wealth built the city's crafts.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Procession runs from JR Kanazawa Station to Kanazawa Castle Park; ~15 min by bus. 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, art lovers
Good to know
The main parade is Saturday afternoon — reserve a paid seat, as free curbside spots fill hours early.
Getting there
Kanazawa city center, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen area — 1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa (Kanazawa Castle Park)