Meeting Point

1. Kanazawa Station

2. Omicho Market

Often called “Kanazawa’s Kitchen,” this lively market has been serving the city for over 300 years. Explore stalls filled with fresh seafood, seasonal produce, local sweets, and regional specialties like kaisen-don (seafood rice bowls).

3. Kazuemachi and Higashi Chaya Districts

Kazuemachi is a quiet, atmospheric neighborhood along the Asano River with narrow alleys and traditional wooden buildings. Just across the bridge lies Higashi Chaya, Kanazawa’s most famous geisha district. Its preserved teahouses and elegant streets evoke the refined charm of classical Japan.

4. Kanazawa Castle

Once the seat of the powerful Maeda clan during the Edo period, Kanazawa Castle features impressive gates, stone walls, and reconstructed turrets. The grounds offer beautiful views and insight into the city’s feudal history.

5. Kenrokuen Garden

Located next to the castle, Kenrokuen is one of Japan’s "Three Great Gardens." It masterfully incorporates six elements of an ideal landscape: spaciousness, seclusion, artificiality, antiquity, water features, and panoramic views. Each season transforms the garden’s beauty—from cherry blossoms to snowy landscapes.

6. Nagamachi Samurai District

This historic area once housed samurai families. Walk through narrow lanes bordered by earthen walls, discover preserved residences and small museums, and experience the quiet elegance of Kanazawa’s samurai heritage.

Ending Point

Katamachi