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  • January 5, 2018

    Kenrokuen Garden

    Translating as the ‘Garden of the Six Sublimities’, Kenrokuen Garden is designed according to Chinese landscape theory and six essential attributes needed to create an ideal garden. The garden is reg...
  • December 31, 2017

    Kanazawa Castle Park

    Adjoining Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park is an expansive area including the city’s reconstructed castle structures. For around 300 years and the end of Edo Period, the castle was the strongho...
  • December 25, 2017

    Nagamachi Samurai District

    Wandering the streets of the Nagamachi Samurai District visitors can get a sense of the old city and the important role of the samurai-class that once resided in this area. Located nearby Kanazawa Ca...
  • December 20, 2017

    Higashi Chaya District

    The historic precinct of Higashi Chaya is a well-preserved geisha district where geisha used to entertain their customers with singing and dancing at the ‘chaya’ or teahouses. Kanazawa boasts several...
  • December 15, 2017

    Omicho Fish Market

    Located within 15-minutes walk of Kanazawa Station, Omichi Fish Market boasts around 200 shops and vendors selling some of Japan’s best seafood. While market doesn’t exclusively sell seafood – with o...
  • December 10, 2017

    Myoryuji (Ninja Temple)

    Often referred to as ‘Ninjadera’ or the ‘Ninja Temple’, Myoryuji is a fascinating example of a historical building with lots of hidden secrets. Ostensibly a temple, Myoryuji was also designed as a lo...
  • December 5, 2017

    21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

    Conveniently located next to Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is one of Japan’s finest modern art museums. The museum exhibits works by both Japanese ...
  • November 30, 2017

    DT Suzuki Museum

    The DT Suzuki Museum commemorates the life and work of Suzuki Daisetz Teitaro. Located in the area of Kanazawa where he was born, this small museum showcases his life and work, often cited for his ro...
  • November 25, 2017

    Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art

    Kanazawa is proud of its rich history and heritage – a culture that its residents regard as equal to that of Tokyo and Kyoto. Located adjacent to the Kenrokuen Garden, the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum...