Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Matsuri 2027
Kanazawa's grandest festival reenacts feudal lord Maeda Toshiie's triumphant entry into the castle, with a costumed warrior procession, tea ceremonies and lantern-lit dances.
When · Where
- When
- 2027/06/04 – 2027/06/06
- Where
- Kanazawa city center, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen area（1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa (Kanazawa Castle Park)）
- City
- Kanazawa
- Getting there
- Procession runs from JR Kanazawa Station to Kanazawa Castle Park; ~15 min by bus.
- Price
- Free
- Organizer
- Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Matsuri Executive Committee
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
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
The main parade is Saturday afternoon — reserve a paid seat, as free curbside spots fill hours early.