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 went on sale 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 hours 30 minutes). The venue, the Ishikawa Ongakudō Hōgaku Hall, is a 3-minute walk from the station. Want more? The Kanazawa Odori is one of five events in our guide to geisha performances beyond Kyoto.