亮点

  • 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

由来与背景

The festival celebrates Maeda Toshiie's 1583 entry into Kanazawa Castle, founding the prosperous Kaga 'million-koku' domain.

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

温馨提示

Pair the festival with the nearby Kenroku-en garden and the Higashi Chaya geisha district for a full Kanazawa day.

交通

Kanazawa Castle & city center — Kanazawa City, Ishikawa

Japan-Event Editorial
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  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

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