Kanazawa geisha are regarded as some of the finest in Japan. Find out why at the annual Kanazawa Odori. What happens? Kanazawa is home to three geisha districts: Higashi (east), Nishi (west), and Kazuemachi. Today, there are only around 40 performers in total. Kanazawa Odori is the annual autumn spectacular where geisha from all three districts perform together in a grand setting. Pro tip: For something slightly less formal, consider the Kanazawa Geigi no Mai, a one-hour showcase featuring classical dance, music, and geisha games (sometimes played with the audience). Tickets cost per person ( for groups of 15+). Backstage tours available after select performances cost an additional . Find more information here (in Japanese). Schedule 2026 This year's Kanazawa Odori will be held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Tickets 2026 Tickets go on sale on July 16, and can be purchased online here. Tickets range in price from to . How to get there From Tokyo, first take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa Station (about 2.5 hours). The venue, the Ishikawa Ongakudo Hogaku Hall, is a 3-minute walk from the station.