Events in Kanazawa 2026

Kanazawa survived the Second World War without significant damage — meaning its old samurai districts, geisha quarters, and traditional crafts infrastructure remain largely intact.

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NOMURA Yuka 'Golden River' at 21st Century Museum | Contemporary Art in Kanazawa 2026

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UNTIL AUGUST 23

NOMURA Yuka 'Golden River' at 21st Century Museum
Contemporary Art in Kanazawa 2026

Kanazawa

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UNTIL SEPTEMBER 6

From Today to Tomorrow: On the Stewardship of a Work
Contemporary Art in Kanazawa 2026

Kanazawa

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NOVEMBER 1

Kanazawa Marathon 2026
Scenic Road Race Through Historic Ishikawa

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About Kanazawa

Kanazawa survived the Second World War without significant damage — meaning its old samurai districts, geisha quarters, and traditional crafts infrastructure remain largely intact. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art brings international calibre exhibitions to a city that already had four centuries of artistic tradition. Kanazawa's Kenroku-en garden is one of the three great gardens of Japan and hosts seasonal illumination events that are spectacular even by Japanese standards.