​Partake in a wonderful dinner while watching the traditional Kaga Lion Dance, a main attraction of many Southern Ishikawa (called Kaga area) festivals, at an authentic Kanazawa Machiya house that was built 98 years ago. The performance is as close to authentic as possible, with skilled successors and the authentic lion head and tools that are normally only taken out during festivals, courtesy of the Kanazawa Ono area (port town) Kaga Lion Dance Preservation Association.

We will also explain the history and background of the festival, and the characteristics of the Kaga lion dance performance in relation to lion dance cultures throughout Japan. You will also have the opportunity to watch a video of the actual festival held every July and experience a simulated experience of the festival. This is a rare opportunity to see the Kaga Lion  dance up close and hear the live performance of drums, flutes, and other instruments. This experience is unique in that you can actually touch the instruments and props, which is something you cannot do at a festival.

To ensure that you enjoy the mood of the festival,  the food will be local specialties such as Matsuri sushi (Pressed sushi that be eaten at festival) or Kaga vegetable tempura that are usually served at local festivals.

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