Guide to the best of Kanazawa, Japan
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Kanazawa is a tourist destination for the Japanese. International tourists typically head south to Kyoto, known for its numerous temples. For a slightly different experience, head west and enjoy Kanazawa. This intimate city is home to the Edo-era beauty of the Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District, the superbly maintained Kanazawa Castle, the award-winning Kenroku-en gardens, and the mesmerizing 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
SITES
Kenroku-en Japanese Garden 兼六園
The Kenroku-en Japanese garden is the kind of place where words cannot do justice. Once again, we recommended a day and evening visit. During the day, a very cute tea house, constructed in 1725, is visible, and at night, the lights are sublime. read more…
Kanazawa Castle 金沢城
Kanazawa Castle is a joy to visit, both during the day, when one can bask in its lovely lines and inspiring size, and by night, when one can feel the heavy presence of defense and the violence that gave rise to such a grand structure. read more…
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa is one of Japan's premier museums. Featuring contemporary masters like Olafur Eliasson. read more…
Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District
Igashiyama Higashi Chaya is filled with small shops, sake tastings, delicious food, stunning lacquerware, and gold leaf. Gold leaf done to perfection on crafts, and delightful gold leaf on ice cream! Read more...
Kanazawa Train Station
A site in its own right, the train station in Kanazawa is greeted by the wooden Tsuzumimon, a 2005 interpretation of a traditional gate to a Shinto shrine. It is inspired by a Japanese conventional drum called a tsunamidrum. Exploring the area around the station reveals several shopping malls, numerous restaurants, and clean, affordable, and practical hotels. read more…
Restaurants
Maimon Sushi
Maimon Sushi has other locations, and although it may not be the best in Kanazawa, it is conveniently close. Packed with locals, the quality of the fish is excellent, and everything is exceptionally fresh, showcasing why Ishikawa is renowned as one of Japan's top seafood provinces.
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