Things to do in Kanazawa

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The top 27 attractions in Kanazawa

Gardens in Kanazawa

Kenroku-en

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The Kenrokuen Garden is the most famous in the area. Many consider it one of the top three gardens in Japan. It used to be the gar

Neighborhoods in Kanazawa

Nagamachi Neighborhood

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Like in Kanazawa, there is a District of Geishas and a neighborhood of Samurais, called Nagamachi neighborhood. In feudal samurai

Of Cultural Interest in Kanazawa

Higashi Chaya (Geisha District)

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The Higashi Chaya-Gai is beautiful, therefore we visited a day until nighttime and the next afternoon. These pedestrian streets ar

Markets in Kanazawa

Omicho Market

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Omicho Market with over 200 stalls is considered the most important market in Kanzawa city. It sells food, mostly fresh seafood, b

Train Stations in Kanazawa

Kanazawa Station

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Kanazawa Station opened in 1898 and is the most important in the city. It's owned by JR West. It has been renovated several times

Of Cultural Interest in Kanazawa

Nomura Samurai House

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The Nomura House (or nomurake) is the only house District of Nagamachi where entry is permitted. Nomura family belongs to a family

Castles in Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle

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This castle is in the center of Kanazawa. In its heyday it was was an imposing fortress on top of a hill from which controlled all

Of Touristic Interest in Kanazawa

Higashi Chaya Teahouses

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In the district of Higashiyama there are a few tea houses (ocha-ya) that we can visit. Although the decor is not what it was histo

Temples in Kanazawa

Oyama Shrine

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The Oyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the east of Kanazawa (in Utatsuyama) that was founded in 1599. It was then moved to its cur

Gardens in Kanazawa

Nomura Samurai House Garden

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Located in the Nomura House and therefore owned by this family of samurai tradition, these gardens are reputed to be the most beau

Museums in Kanazawa

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

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If you visit Kanazawa make sure you reserve a couple of hours to wander between the exhibitions and installations of the contempor

Of Cultural Interest in Kanazawa

Shima Geisha House

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Located on the main street of the charming neighbourhood of Higashi, Chaya-Gai is one of the most beautiful old geisha houses, Sh

Cities in Kanazawa

Kanazawa

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Of Cultural Interest in Kanazawa

Yugao-tei

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This is an old house located in the tea gardens of [poi = 72218] Kenrokuen [/ poi]. It's closest entrance is at Renchi-mon. It's t

Of Cultural Interest in Kanazawa

Shinise Kinenkan

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Located in the Nagamachi neighbourhood is an old apothecary called Shinese Kinenkan. Finding it is quite simple, as it is a strik

Unusual Places in Kanazawa

Myoryu-ji

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Spa in Kanazawa

Kenrokuen Onsen

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The onsen, Japanese public baths, are a real passion of mine. The locals think it's quite strange that I, as a westerner, frequent

Of Cultural Interest in Kanazawa

Nagamachi Yuzenkan

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The Nagamachi Yuzen-kan, or Yuzen silk, is a kind of school-shop-museum dedicated to the kimono. It is located on the second floo

Activities in Kanazawa

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Kanazawa: Full-Day Private Guided Tour

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starting from

249.24 £

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Kanazawa: Half-Day Private Guided Tour

starting from

170.91 £

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Kanazawa Night Tour With Full Course Meal

starting from

71.21 £

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Shirakawa-go, Gokayama & Takayama Private Tour From Kanazawa

starting from

462.87 £

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