OfficialUpcoming© Jovandavid · Public DomainSeihakusai Dekayama Festival 2027 (Nanao)
Three 12-metre, 20-ton wooden floats — among Japan's largest — are hauled through Nanao's narrow streets.
Mon, May 3, 2027 09:00 JST KanazawaFree
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OfficialUpcoming© Jonathan Mercieca · CC BY-SA 4.0Mikuni Matsuri
One of Hokuriku's three great festivals: six towering 6-metre warrior floats crowned with giant musha-ningyo figures are hauled through old port-town streets.
Wed, May 19, 2027 08:00 JST KanazawaFree
OfficialUpcoming© Z3144228 · CC BY-SA 4.0Kanazawa 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.
Fri, Jun 4, 2027 09:00 JST KanazawaFree
OfficialOpen year-round© 金沢市 · CC BY 2.1 jpD.T. Suzuki Museum
A serene Yoshio Taniguchi pavilion honoring Zen philosopher D.T. Suzuki, built around a still 'Water Mirror Garden' for contemplation.
Open year-round KanazawaAdult ~¥310
OfficialOpen year-round© Felix Riano · CC BY 2.0Hakuichi Gold Leaf Experience
The shop that invented Kanazawa's gold-leaf soft serve, where a shimmering sheet of edible gold is laid on your cone and you can try gold-leaf crafts.
Open year-round KanazawaGold-leaf soft serve approx. ¥891; craft experiences vary
OfficialOpen year-round© AUSH baowHAO 260088 · CC0Omicho Market
Kanazawa's 300-year-old kitchen: ~170 stalls of Sea of Japan crab, sweet shrimp and just-sliced sashimi rice bowls under one covered arcade.
Open year-round KanazawaFree
OfficialPast event© tab2_dawa · CC BY 2.0Kenrokuen Garden Illumination
One of Japan's three great gardens glows after dark in seasonal light-up events, from snowy yukitsuri ropes to autumn-leaf reflections.
Fri, Feb 6, 2026 17:30 JST KanazawaFree
OfficialPast event© Danko Georgiev · CC BY-SA 3.0Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
A grand samurai procession reenacts a feudal lord's entry into Kanazawa, complete with armor, geisha and lantern-lit floats.
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 14:00 JST KanazawaFree
OfficialPast event© tab2_dawa · CC BY 2.0Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Stroll
Pair Japan's celebrated Kenrokuen Garden with the restored Kanazawa Castle next door — landscaped ponds, teahouses and white turrets.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 09:00 JST KanazawaKenrokuen entry around 320 yen; castle park grounds mostly free
OfficialPast event© Jovandavid · Public DomainBASE kanazawa
A basement DJ club in Kanazawa's Katamachi district, with weekly DJs across house, techno and EDM.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST KanazawaDoor charge varies by event
OfficialPast event© City of Kanazawa · CC BY 2.1 jp21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
A circular, glass-walled art museum famous for Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool — playful, interactive and free to wander outside.
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 10:00 JST KanazawaFree public zones; ticketed exhibition galleries
OfficialPast event© ajari · CC BY 2.0Kanazawa Crafts & Higashi Chaya
Explore Kanazawa's gold-leaf workshops, colorful Kutani porcelain and the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 10:00 JST KanazawaFree
OfficialPast event© Jovandavid · Public DomainKanazawa Fireworks Festival 2026: July 25, Free Entry
The 2026 Kanazawa Fireworks Festival (Hokkoku Hanabi) has finished — it was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 19:50, with about 12,000 shells over the Saigawa River in central Kanazawa, free to watch. It ran for the third year as a Noto earthquake recovery-support edition. The 2027 date is not yet announced.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 19:50 JST KanazawaFree
OfficialPast event© Jovandavid · Public DomainKanazawa Jazz Street 2026
Kanazawa Jazz Street 2026 runs 19-21 September, with a reception live on the 18th: 200-plus mostly free street sets across about 20 spots in central Kanazawa, plus ticketed special concerts.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 11:00 JST KanazawaFree street performances; paid special concerts vary.