Armoured historical characters process from Kanazawa Station towards the castle, commemorating Maeda Toshiie’s entry into Kanazawa in 1583. Traditional performances and tea events accompany the procession.
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival dates
Usually three days around the first Saturday in June
Usual annual timing
Dates and times use JST. Usual timing is not a confirmed next-edition schedule. Read the organiser’s programme for start times, tickets, postponements and cancellations.
Where to watch
Kanazawa · 金沢
Kanazawa Station’s east Tsuzumi-mon gate to Kanazawa Castle
金沢駅〜金沢城
The main procession starts by Tsuzumimon at Kanazawa Station's east side, crosses the city and enters Kanazawa Castle through Ishikawamon.
The directions below use one representative location, not every venue entrance or the complete procession route. Use the official venue map for your ticket or programme.
Getting there by train or bus
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa. Choose the station departure area or castle arrival area, and check city-bus diversions.
Planning your visit
The station end suits a visit on arrival; the castle end can fit a castle itinerary. Stay in one place to follow the changing costumes.
This is an editorial travel suggestion, not a claim of a personal visit or a guarantee of the programme. When travelling from Canada, use your Japan arrival date to select the festival day.
What to look for
- Historical procession
- Station departure ceremony
- Castle arrival
History and traditions
The festival recalls Maeda Toshiie's entry into Kanazawa Castle in 1583 and the history of the Kaga domain.
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Nearby places to consider
Kanazawa Castle Park · 金沢城公園
Reconstructed castle structures and extensive park paths.
Explore outside the main procession arrival, when the festival may change access.
The description and suggested visit refer to the first attraction listed. Other links are separate nearby options; festival traffic and opening hours may affect your plans.
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival questions
When is Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival?
Usually three days around the first Saturday in June. Usual annual timing is not confirmation of the next edition.
How do I reach Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival by public transport?
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa. Choose the station departure area or castle arrival area, and check city-bus diversions.
What does Hyakumangoku commemorate?
The festival commemorates Maeda Toshiie’s entry into Kanazawa Castle in 1583, with a modern historical procession through the city.
Official programme and sources
- Official reference · 100mangoku.net ↗
- Official reference · www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp ↗
- Official reference · shiro-niwa.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp ↗
Shared source records reviewed October 3, 2026. Some official pages are in Japanese. JapanLiveNow’s English guide is independently edited; the organiser’s latest announcement takes precedence.