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Fukui Station
As a convenient stop on the Limited Express Thunderbird running from/to Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka, Fukui Station is readily accessible. On this page you will find the following information:...Hokuriku Arch Pass
Many international visitors to Japan will follow a route that takes them from Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka, or in the opposition direction. Bookended with the international airports in Tokyo and Osak...Best Places to Stay in Kanazawa
One of Japan’s most historic and rewarding cities, Kanazawa also offers visitors plenty of excellent accommodation options including high-end hotels and ‘ryokan’ (traditional guesthouses). On thi...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...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...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...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...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...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...