Kanazawa
Kanazawa is the centre of culture and commerce in the Hokuriku region and is a favourite getaway for the Japanese. The whole town has been well preserved through the ages and it feels like a modern-day museum with all its castles, geishas and gardens. Visit Higashi Chaya, where you will find kimono-clad geishas serving green tea in the courtyards of teahouses during the daytime, or Kenrokuen garden, which gives weary travellers a space to rest or meditate under cherry blossoms and red azaleas. Most of Kanazawa has remained unchanged for centuries, and here you can see where and how Samurai warriors lived from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
ITINERARY INSPIRATION FOR KANAZAWA
Grand Tour of Japan
16 nights
Japan by Train
16 nights
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN KANAZAWA
Kanazawa Castle
Once home to the powerful Maeda clan, Kanazawa Castle’s reconstructed turrets, sprawling grounds, and stunning views make it a fascinating site to explore.
Kenroku-en Garden
One of Japan’s most beautiful landscape gardens, Kenroku-en is a masterpiece of design featuring seasonal blooms, serene ponds, and picturesque teahouses.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
A striking contrast to Kanazawa’s historic sites, this modern museum showcases cutting-edge international and Japanese contemporary art.
OUR FAVOURITE HOTELS IN KANAZAWA
Uan Kanazawa
Kanazawa
3 star
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