Kanazawa Musashi Bon Odori
金沢むさし盆踊り
August 1, 15:00–20:00
Held on the third-floor rooftop of the Kanazawa Musashi department store next to Omicho Market, this is the easiest bon odori to reach in central Kanazawa — a 15-minute walk from the station. Around 2,000 people join the "fureai" (friendly) dance, alongside lion dances, kids' dance performances and live jazz. Wear a yukata for a free ice pop.
Overview
| Date | August 1, 15:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Time | 15:00〜20:00 |
| Venue | 金沢エムザ 3階屋上（金沢市武蔵町） |
| Access | About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kanazawa Station, or a bus stop away at Musashigatsuji. |
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Dates and details may change. For the Japanese page with full local tips, see the Japanese version.