Kanazawa in February 2027 — Festivals & Events

2 events in Kanazawa during February. Rooms near the biggest festivals go first, so book your stay as soon as your dates are set.

🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Setsubun Festival at Utasu Shrine

Setsubun day, early February (2027 schedule not yet confirmed)

Utasu Shrine, near the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa, holds a Setsubun festival with free sake, dances and bean-throwing ceremonies performed by geisha. Visit Kanazawa lists it for February 3 from noon to about 15:00, and the listing says it is free. The listing does not state a year, so the 2027 schedule is not confirmed.

Access: About 5 minutes on foot from the Hashiba-cho bus stop (RL4 or LL10) on the Kanazawa Loop Bus

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❄️ Winter & Illuminations

Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Winter Illuminations

February 6-10, 13, 20 and 27

The Four Seasons of Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden: Winter Illuminations light Kenrokuen Garden in the evening on February 6 to 10, 13, 20 and 27, 2027, according to Visit Kanazawa. The listing gives hours of 18:00 to 20:45, with closing at 21:00, and free admission. Visit Kanazawa describes the light-up as an enchanting snowy kingdom, but it does not publish a programme or a count of lights.

Access: About 3 minutes on foot from the Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park stop (RL6 or LL9) on the Kanazawa Loop Bus

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