Ishikawa · City guide

What's on in Kanazawa.

The Hokuriku coast's culture city: Kenrokuen, one of Japan's great gardens, the preserved geisha and samurai districts, and the gold-leaf and seafood of the Sea of Japan side. The shinkansen made it an easy add to a Tokyo or Kyoto trip.

Things to do in Kanazawa

On in Kanazawa

Feb62027

Kenrokuen Winter Illuminations

Kanazawa, Ishikawa · Illuminations · Sat 06 to Sat 27 Feb 2027

Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle are lit on eight February nights, with the yukitsuri snow ropes on the pines.

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Jun42027

Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Matsuri

Kanazawa, Ishikawa · Festivals · Fri 04 to Sun 06 Jun 2027

Kanazawa's biggest festival, commemorating Lord Maeda Toshiie's entry into the castle with a samurai parade.

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