Culture
Samurai District
Kanazawa, Japan
These traditional streets retains the atmosphere of a castle town about 150 years ago. These mud walls have roofs and covers to protect from the snow. The heights of the walls are different depending on the samurais’ ranking. Footman House This house w...
Sachi K.
Dec 09, 2022
Itinerary Ideas
Kanazawa Tour Spots with Nostalgic Atmosphere Of Ancient Edo-Era
Kanazawa, Japan
I would like to introduce Kanazawa where I recently visited and had an impressive experience by watching the remains of castle town established by a local feudal load of Samurai worriers, Toshiie Maeda who did enormous role during Azuchi-Momoyama period (...
Kashima H.
Sep 14, 2022
Culture
Arts and Crafts
Kanazawa, Japan
Kanazawa in known as a city of crafts. Feudal lords promoted art and craft technique a lot, so we have a lot of traditional art such as gold leaf, lacquerware, and silk dying. Kaga Temari Originally, these balls were children’s toys, but now people use t...
Sachi K.
Apr 29, 2022
Culture
D.T. Suzuki Museum
Kanazawa, Japan
It’s dedicated to the life and works of Daisetz Suzuki, a world-renowned Buddhist philosopher from Kanazawa. He made Zen culture known around the world. Water Mirror Garden We can enjoy the reflection of the trees on the flat water. You can breathe bet...
Sachi K.
Apr 28, 2022
General
Kanazawa Castle Park
Kanazawa, Japan
From the late 16th century, it was the residence of the feudal lord Maeda family of Kaga Domain for 280 years, over 14 generations. Hashizume Gate It was the final checkpoint to the main area, and only very important people could get in. Other people ha...
Sachi K.
Feb 25, 2021
General
Kanazawa Station
Kanazawa, Japan
Welcome to my city Kanazawa. Let’s start our tour from here. East Plaza represents a huge umbrella for visitors, making sure their first moments in this rainy city wouldn’t be wet. ©石川県観光連盟 Tsuzumi Gate This wooden gate is a symbol of Kanazawa. It repre...
Sachi K.
Feb 14, 2021