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  • 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...
  • November 22, 2017

    National Crafts Museum

    Having relocated from Tokyo to Kanazawa in October 2020, the National Crafts Museum is a welcome addition to the cities growing profile as an arts and crafts centre. The only major institute in Japan...
  • November 20, 2017

    Kurando Terashima’s House

    The former residence of Kurando Terashima – a middle-class samurai belonging to the Maeda clan – the house was constructed in the second half of the 18th century and offers a glimpse into the life an...
  • November 9, 2017

    Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins

    One for the Japanese history buffs, the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins comprise the open excavation and partial reconstruction of what was once an important commercial, cultural and military centre....
  • November 9, 2017

    Yokokan Garden

    Sadly destroyed by air raids during World War II, Yokodan Garden and the Fukui Matsudaira Villa were thoughtfully restored in 1982 and are now regularly cited as one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens...
  • November 9, 2017

    Echizen Ono Castle

    Referred to as the ‘Castle in the Sky’, Echizen Ono is a 20th century reconstruction of the original structure dating from the 16th century. Sitting on a hilltop around 250 metres above the ground, w...
  • November 9, 2017

    Maruoka Castle

    First constructed in 1576 by Shibata Katsutoyo, Mauroka Castle lays claim to being one of Japan’s last remaining castles. In truth, only the keep (main tower) and supporting walls are originally, and...
  • November 6, 2017

    Chureito Pagoda

    Relatively unknown until recent years, Chureito Pagoda is part of the small Arakura Sengen Shrine Complex located nearby Kawaguchiko. The pagoda sits above the main shrine, accessed via a long – near...