Kanazawa Yume Kaido Street Festival
金沢ゆめ街道
August 8–9 · 15:00〜21:30（8日）
For one weekend in August, 1.5km of Route 157 through central Kanazawa — from Musashi to Katamachi — becomes a pedestrian street. Yosakoi Soran dance teams perform on stages along the route, joined by marching bands and street performers. It is the only time of year you can walk down the middle of Kanazawa's main avenue.
Overview
| Date | August 8–9 |
|---|---|
| Time | 15:00〜21:30（8日） |
| Venue | 国道157号 武蔵交差点〜片町交差点間（約1.5kmを歩行者天国化） |
| Access | Bus to Musashigatsuji, Korinbo or Katamachi in central Kanazawa. |
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