VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

Kanazawa Geiko Experience 2026-27

designated Saturdays May. 16, 2026 (Sat)–March. 20, 2027 (Sat)

A Special Opportunity to Experience Kanazawa’s Teahouse Culture

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Kanazawa Castle and Gyokuseninmaru Garden: Nighttime Illuminations

Every Saturday and specific days

Light-up Event at Kanazawa Castle and Gyokuseninmaru Garden

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Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden: Free Cherry Blossom Viewing

April 2 – April 8, 2026

An event where you can enjoy Kanazawa's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots

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The Four Seasons of Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden: Spring Illuminations

May 2 (Sat.)-5 (Tue.), 2026

Light-up event amid the fresh greenery and flowers of spring.

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Kanazawa Geigi no Mai

October 23, 2025 - March 27, 2026

Special performances of dancing, taiko drumming, and ozashiki games by Kanazawa Geisha

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Asanogawa River "Koinagashi"

May 3

An event unique to Kanazawa, based on a traditional Japanese custom

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Ishikawa-Kanazawa Gargan Music Festival

April 28–May 5, 2026

United by music from around the world, together in harmony.

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Cultural Arts Night Theatre

The second and fourth Fridays and Saturdays from October to March 2026

An easy viewing of Kanazawa's traditional culture.

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Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival

A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Important Tangible Folk Cultural Asset, and Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset.

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Johana Hikiyama Matsuri Festival

May 4 and 5 every year

One of “Yama, Hoko, Yatai, float festivals in Japan List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO”

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Fukuno Yotaka Matsuri Festival［Paper lantern parade festival］

May 1st to 3rd every year

A traditional festival in the Fukuno district of Nanto City, next to Kanazawa City.

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Kanazawa Noh Theatre Regular Noh Performance

Experience the harmony of dance, the music and chanting, the beauty of Noh masks and costumes, and immerse yourself in the world of Noh.

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Hyatt Centric Kanazawa | Indulge in succulent cuts of meat and a curated selection of international dishes "FIVE BBQ Lunch Buffet"

Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays until July 12 (Sun), 2026

A Weekend-Only Live Churrasco-Style Lunch

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“Tsukigama（月釜）” (monthly tea ceremony) hosted by Kanazawa Art Club

4/11(Sat) ,6/13(Sat) ,7/11(Sat) 8/: Closed ,9/5(Sat) *Dates for October and beyond will be announced later.

【No reservation required】　Please enjoy a traditional tea ceremony.

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Hyatt Centric Kanazawa "Blissful Melon Afternoon Tea"　　　

May 18 – June 30, 2026

Early summer indulgence with rich, luscious fruit

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Hyatt Centric Kanazawa "Prestige Champagne Dinner"　　　

Saturday, May 30, 2026

A one-night celebration of Champagne and fine cuisine to delight the senses

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APERTO 21 NOMURA Yuka “Golden River”

2026.4.4 (Sat.) - 8.23 (Sun.)

Searching for gold dust in Kanazawa, capturing water and time. An installation that traces the memories of people and the land.

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ROJŌ [shared ground] ― am i in your way?

2026.4.25(Sat.) - 2026.9.6(Sun.)

Encounter the art of the street, suffused with a strident criticism and humor.

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