About the festival
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival commemorates Maeda Toshiie's arrival at the castle. Its main procession moves from the station into the city and castle grounds.
Who is it for?
Visitors interested in Kanazawa's domain history and costumed processions.
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Dates and times
Usually three days around the first Saturday in June
Usual season; next dates not confirmed. Times use JST. See the official programme for session times and changes.
Venue and parade route
Kanazawa · 金沢
The main procession starts by Tsuzumimon at Kanazawa Station's east side, crosses the city and enters Kanazawa Castle through Ishikawamon.
金沢駅〜金沢城
The map pin marks a reference venue, rather than every entrance or the full parade route.
Getting there by train or bus
- Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa. Choose the station departure or castle arrival section and check bus diversions.
What to see
- Historical procession
- Station departure ceremony
- Castle arrival
History and origins
The festival recalls Maeda Toshiie's entry into Kanazawa Castle in 1583 and the history of the Kaga domain.
Planning your visit
Our editorial suggestions for planning your trip.
Choose one route section for the procession, then explore the castle outside the main arrival period.
Places to visit nearby
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.
These stops and the suggested order are editorial recommendations. Check each venue's opening hours and festival-day road closures before travelling.
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival: common questions
When is Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival?
Usually three days around the first Saturday in June This is the usual season, rather than a confirmed timetable for the next edition. Times are Japan Standard Time (JST).
Where does Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival take place?
The main procession starts by Tsuzumimon at Kanazawa Station's east side, crosses the city and enters Kanazawa Castle through Ishikawamon.
How do I get to Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival by public transport?
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa. Choose the station departure or castle arrival section and check bus diversions.
Does the parade start at the castle?
No. It starts at the station's east side and travels toward the castle. Departure and arrival performances are at different places.
Official sources
- Festival and visitor guide 1 (100mangoku.net) ↗
- Festival and visitor guide 2 (www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp) ↗
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