tourist information

This former feudal lord's garden reflects the different faces of nature with each season.
In addition to being a picturesque spot, it is also home to the oldest fountain in Japan, which uses no artificial power whatsoever and instead uses natural water pressure to create water that gushes forth from the water surface.

It is located in one of Kanazawa's most famous tourist spots, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature and the exquisite craftsmanship of the artisans.

Sparkling stained glass in the castle tower of the Shinmon Gate.The glasswork gives us a glimpse into the character of the tolerant feudal lord who accepted foreign faiths during the prohibition era.Furthermore, the shrine gate is a spectacular sight, with a beautiful reproduction of Japanese, Chinese and Western architectural styles.

This shrine is said to grant blessings for competitions and exams, and is visited by business leaders and students taking exams to pray.

Fresh seafood caught early in the morning is lined up in a lively atmosphere.
The pride and vitality of the people who live with the sea remain as strong as ever.The "proof and pride" of human life will continue to shine brightly forever, no matter what happens.

You can also enjoy fresh seafood bowls from early in the morning.
In the evening, the last order is generally at 9pm.

◎Closing days vary by store, so please check in advance.

There seems to be a clear scientific basis for the fact that the spiral staircase at the prefectural library is clockwise.I want everyone who visits to enjoy themselves.I want them to absorb knowledge as if they were playing.
This library was designed and built with that goal in mind.
You can watch the precious legacy of our great ancestors for free,
They would say, “I’m not a racist.

"Life is a continuous game."

It is the season when new shoots and flower buds, which have been patiently waiting for the sun to shine during the snowy, cloudy, and stormy winters of the Hokuriku region, begin to bloom.

【Early April】
◎ Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en are open to the public free of charge during the cherry blossom viewing season.

　There are also light-up events at night, creating a fantastical display of light.

【Early May】
◎ Asanogawa Koinagashi
　May the carp streamers, which represent boys, ascend the river and become dragons, and may girls remain eternally graceful and beautiful like the flowing Yuzen silk....

◎Gargantua Music Festival
　The largest music festival in the Hokuriku region is held at the music hall in front of Kanazawa Station.

It's the season of flowering flowers.

In Kanazawa in the Hokuriku region, where the weather is often cloudy and rainy, this is the season when the sun is at its most powerful and shines brightly with all its might.The main event of the Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival Festival is the magnificent and heroic Hyakumangoku Gyoretsu (parade), which takes place over a period of approximately four hours.

Hanso Toshiie Maeda-ko is Tensho years (1583) marching in Kanazawa Castle, it intended to be held in memory of the feat, which laid the foundation of Kanazawa, gorgeous big pageant that decorate the tradition and culture of Kaga Hyakumangoku is.

【Early June】
・Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
・Kaga Yuzen Lantern Floating Event
Approximately 1000 Kaga Yuzen Lantern flow through the clear stream of the Asano River, creating an atmosphere rich in atmosphere.

【Late July ~】
・Kanazawa Machihaku City Life Expo
A pavilion spot and a stall university will be held to rediscover the resources of the shopping district and the town, set in the "machinaka" stage.

【Early August】
Fireworks Festival(Schedule)

A characteristic of autumn in Hokuriku is the sudden drop in temperature.I can't let go of my jacket.

A "free night-time admission" event featuring fantastically lit-up Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en.It is also during this season that yellowtail, blackthroat seaperch, pacific saury, and sandfish flow by on the cold currents, full of delicious flavor.

【Late September】
・Autumn castle and garden hospitality(Mid-autumn moon viewing party)
Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenroku-en will be specially opened at night.

【Early October】
・Hyakumangoku Yama Matsuri (festival)
It's a fun festival in the green.Please enjoy the charm of nature.

Winter in Kanazawa is a time when people rely on the dim light of the snow to read books and enjoy shadow puppets.
There are various sponsored events to convey the charm of Kanazawa that shines through the gaps in the heavy snowfall.
"Food talk" You can enjoy cooking surrounded by history and tradition while having fun talking with celebrities from various fields.

【End of Year/Beginning of Year】
・Kenroku-en Free Opening

【Late January】
・Yuwaku Himuro no Shikomi (preparing the icebox)(Snow stuffing)
It is said that it was started by the Kaga Feudal Lord Feudal Government Period the Feudal Government Period to give to Tokugawa Shogun, and it was cut off once in the 1955s, but it was revived in 1986.
It is well established as a winter and summer tradition.
In late January, the snow packed in the ice house will be cut out at the "Opening of the Ice House" on June 30th.

【Mid-February】
・Kanazawa Castle,Kenroku-en Light Up-Winter Kenroku-en
Kenroku-en will be open for free at night, and Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenroku-en will be lit up.

It tours the major tourist spots in Kanazawa City. "Kanazawa Sightseeing Bus"
It's fun to ride through the streets of Kanazawa with such a small body. "Furatto Bus"

It's also fun to ride the train to your destination without deciding on a destination, enjoying the scenery of Kanazawa.

◎We recommend purchasing a one-day tour ticket.

The polished minerals are impressive, but the interplay between man-made creations and natural scenic beauty also dazzles.At midnight, the local gods appear as if they have a different face, and the faces they show are as multi-layered as the heavenly maiden's feather robe.
Capture the beautiful natural scenery of Kanazawa on your camera.

　　　　　◎Operates every Saturday
　　　　　◎ Between 7:00 PM (first departure Kanazawa Station) and 10:25 PM (last arrival Kanazawa Station),
　　　　　　　Runs every 20 minutes　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　◎We recommend purchasing a one-day pass.

You can rent and return bikes at any of the "Machi-nori Port" or "Machi-nori Head Office" located in key locations around town.Since it is an electric assist bicycle, it can easily go up hills.

Some Kanazawa residents use bicycles to commute to work.You can paddle hard with friends to a tourist destination, or escape from everyday life and just ride along the riverbank.If you get tired, lie down on the grass and look up at the sky.

◎Payment by credit card.