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. 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.