A spectacular historical parade reflecting Kaga’s history
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
The 2026 edition of Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/06/05 〜 2026/06/07Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every June / Every year
- Location
- Central Kanazawa, the area in front of the east plaza at Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa Castle Park, and other locations
- Area
- Ishikawa Prefecture・Kanazawa City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 h · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Information is available about paid viewing seats for the Hyakumangoku Procession.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This early-summer festival commemorates Maeda Toshiie’s entry into Kanazawa Castle and celebrates Kanazawa’s history and traditional culture, with the Hyakumangoku Procession as its centerpiece.
About Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
The Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival commemorates the entry into Kanazawa Castle of Maeda Toshiie, founder of the Kaga Domain, and is held every June in Kanazawa City.
The main event, the Hyakumangoku Procession, is a historical parade through the city that recreates Lord Toshiie’s entry into the castle.
Events such as tea gatherings, Takigi Noh, and the dance parade also take place during the festival, bringing together activities that offer a chance to experience Kanazawa’s history and traditional culture.
Source: Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival / 第75回 金沢百万石まつり｜イベント｜【公式】金沢の観光・旅行情報サイト｜金沢旅物語
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the Hyakumangoku Procession, which proceeds from in front of the Tsuzumi Gate at Kanazawa Station’s east plaza to Kanazawa Castle Park.
The procession features Kaga shishi lion dancers, Kaga tobi firefighters, a music parade, a warrior parade, and more, along with performers portraying Lord Maeda Toshiie and Omatsu no Kata.
Visitors can experience Kanazawa’s distinctive history and performing arts all at once, including Kaga shishi designated as a cultural property and the spirited Kaga tobi parade.
A spectacular historical parade reflecting Kaga’s history
What to expect
The festival begins with events such as a prayer ceremony and tea offering ceremony. On Saturday, the Hyakumangoku Tea Ceremony, Hyakumangoku Procession, Hyakumangoku Odori-nagashi, and Hyakumangoku Takigi Noh take place.
After the departure ceremony, the parade proceeds from the area in front of the east plaza at Kanazawa Station to Kanazawa Castle Park, where it continues with the castle-entry celebration.
On Sunday, events such as a tea gathering, Kaga Hyakumangoku “Bon Shogatsu,” and the Minyo Hanaemaki were scheduled, offering several days of traditional performing arts and historical events in Kanazawa.
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How to take part
General visitors can watch the parade and various events.
Applications were accepted for performers in roles including Lord Toshitsune Maeda, Princess Tama, ladies of the palace, and the warrior parade of the Hyakumangoku Procession; some 2026 application categories were announced as already full.
Some events are open for anyone to join, while other roles require applications and selection, so check the requirements for each event if you wish to participate.
In 2026, applications were announced for roles including Lord Toshitsune Maeda, Princess Tama, ladies of the palace, and participants in the warrior parade of the Hyakumangoku Procession.
Groups were also invited to apply to take part in the Hyakumangoku Odori-nagashi.
Applications vary by role or group, and some 2026 categories were already full, so check the application period and requirements for future events.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Central Kanazawa.
The Hyakumangoku Procession departs from the area in front of the east plaza at Kanazawa Station and proceeds to Kanazawa Castle Park.
The address is Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.
- Train and bus
You can reach Kanazawa Station by JR train.
A shuttle bus runs from Komatsu Airport to Kanazawa City.
On June 6, 2026, traffic restrictions were in place in central Kanazawa, and route buses were scheduled to be diverted or suspended.
- By car
Directions are available for reaching Kanazawa City from the Kanazawa Morimoto IC or Kanazawa Nishi IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Please note that some roads are closed to taxis and private cars on the day of the procession.
- Parking
Park-and-ride information is available.
Source: 金沢百万石行列 交通規制について *2026年6月6日（土）*｜新着ニュース｜【公式】金沢の観光・旅行情報サイト｜金沢旅物語
Address Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the festival was held from June 5 (Friday) through the 7th (Sunday).
The Hyakumangoku Procession took place on June 6 (Saturday) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Other events scheduled that day included the Hyakumangoku Tea Ceremony, Hyakumangoku Odori-nagashi, and Hyakumangoku Takigi Noh.
On June 5, events included a prayer ceremony and tea offering ceremony; on the 7th, there were a tea gathering, Minyo Hanaemaki, Kaga Hyakumangoku “Bon Shogatsu,” and more.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
On the day of the Hyakumangoku Procession on June 6, 2026, extensive traffic restrictions were in place in central Kanazawa from 1 p.m. until around 9 p.m.
Route buses are diverted or suspended, and some roads are also closed to taxis and private cars.
When watching, stay off roadways and out of restricted areas. Do not reserve viewing spots without permission using sheets or tape, or use drones or selfie sticks. Follow staff instructions.
Nearby attractions
Around the festival venues are the Ishikawa Four High School Memorial Cultural Exchange Center, Kanazawa Noh Museum, Ishikawa Four High School Memorial Park, and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.
Nearby sightseeing spots also include the Shiinoki Cultural Complex, the Kanazawa Furusato Great People’s Museum, and Gyokusen’inmaru Garden.
Along with watching the Hyakumangoku Procession, visitors can explore facilities related to Kanazawa’s modern culture, Noh, history, and gardens.
健民海浜公園
石川県金沢市にある公園
兼六園
石川県金沢市にある庭園
四高記念文化交流館
石川県金沢市にある文化施設
国立工芸館
日本の美術館
大樋美術館
石川県金沢市にある美術館
大野日吉神社
石川県金沢市にある神社
大野湊神社
石川県金沢市にある神社
尾山神社
石川県金沢市にある神社
成巽閣
石川県金沢市にある歴史的建造物
Origins and History of Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
The festival traces its roots to the Kanazawa City Festival, held from Taisho 12 to coincide with the Fūkokusai at Oyama Shrine.
For 6 years after the war, the festival continued as the Oyama Festival, beginning in Showa 21. In Showa 27, the Commerce and Industry Festival, organized mainly by Kanazawa City and the Kanazawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, became the first festival in its current format.
In Showa 59, an actor was cast as Toshiie in the Hyakumangoku Procession for the first time, and the parade developed into the grand procession seen today.
Official information
Official information is available on the Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival website.
It included the 2026 event dates, parade route, traffic restrictions, prohibited behavior for spectators, and performer recruitment.
Venue and traffic information is updated for each festival, so check the latest information on the official website before your next visit.
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival at a Glance
The Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival is a historic festival in central Kanazawa, commemorating Maeda Toshiie’s entry into Kanazawa Castle.
The Hyakumangoku Procession features Kaga shishi lion dancers, Kaga tobi firefighters, a warrior parade, and more, proceeding from in front of the Tsuzumi Gate to Kanazawa Castle Park.
In 2026, the festival was held from June 5 through the 7th, with traffic restrictions and rules for spectators.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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