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 Hyakumangoku Festival

June 5 - June 7, 2026

Don’t miss the impressive parade of warriors!

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Kenrokuen Garden in the Evening (Fireflies in the Night)

Friday, June 26, Saturday, June 27,Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026

Enjoy the mezmerizing light of the fireflies at night.

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Hokkoku Fireworks Display

July 25 (Sat.), 2026 *In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to July 26(Sun.).

A summer night-time tradition in Kanazawa

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The Four Seasons of Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden: Early Summer Illuminations

6th June 2026

This special event is held at the same time as Kanazawa's biggest festival.

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Summer Grand Festival (Kanaiwa Summer Festival)

First Friday to Sunday of August

Kanazawa Port Area-Kanaiwa’s largest festival of the year

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The Hakuchoro Firefly Viewing Evening

Sunday June 7th to Monday June 8th 　 Friday June 12th to Sunday June 14th 2026

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Evening Noh Theater【2025】

Every Saturday in July and August

Enjoy Noh theater, an unique Japanese performing art, at a special price.

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Kanazawa Castle Park Special Exhibition of Important Cultural Properties 2026

Saturdays, Sundays, and peak holiday seasons from April 1 to November 30, 2026

Would you like to take your time and appreciate the Important Cultural Properties passed down from the feudal era?

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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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Kanazawa Yume Kaido

8,9 August 2026

Annual summer event in which citizens stage a variety of performances on the national road in the centre of Kanazawa.

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Himuro-biraki (Opening the Icehouse, Himuro)

30th June

A Summer Historical Event at Yuwaku Onsen

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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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Yuzen-Nagashi

Sunday 7 June 2026 (in case of light rain, the event will be held).

"Yuzen-Nagashi", a winter tradition in Kanazawa, will return on June 7th only!

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A Visit to See Kanazawa Geiko’s Practice Session!

Specified dates in July and August

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[The 13th Exhibition] Sixty Years of Design Survey: Where the Vernacular Became Architecture

June 20 ~ October 18, 2026

June 20 ~ October 18, 2026

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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) ,10/10(Sat),11/16 *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 | 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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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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