As the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa has a lot to offer travelers who seek off-the-beaten-path destinations. The teahouse districts breathe life to geisha arts. The samurai district uses a look of the old castle town era. and the Kenrokuen garden and Kanazawa Castle Park supply picturesque green spaces to locals and tourists seeking some respite.
Here are some of the best places to check out in this underrated corner of Japan.
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Kanazawa Castle Park
Kenrokuen Garden
Teahouse Districts (Chaya-gai)
Hakuza Gold leaf Shop
Gold leaf Soft Ice Cream
Nagamachi
21st Century museum of contemporary Art
Omicho Market
Ninjadera
D.T. Suzuki Museum
Kanazawa Umimirai Library
Tsuzumi-mon Torii Gate
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Kanazawa Castle Park
Located at the center of city is the Kanazawa Castle Park. Its history dates back to the 1500s, when a religious school was founded. It was then turned into a castle ground by Oda Nobunaga, one of the three unifiers of Japan. Not long after, Kanazawa Castle became the seat of power of the Maeda Clan. during world war II, it was used as an army base. before it was opened to the public, the castle park used to serve as the campus of Kanazawa university until its relocation in 1995.
At present, the park serves as a historical and cultural heritage site. some of the significant structures are the turrets Hishi-yagura and Hashizumemon tsuzuki-yagura, and the storehouse Gojikken-nagaya. These three are said to be the largest wooden structures in Japan after the Meiji Period. other highlights are Kahokumon Gate, Ishikawamon Gate, and Sanjikken-nagaya. The last two are designated as national crucial cultural Property. The castle’s stone walls are equally crucial as they showcase the various masonry techniques throughout the centuries.
The Gyokusen-inmaru garden is a well-landscaped and manicured piece of land built around a pond. Here, you can try the casual tea ceremony while enjoying the view of the garden. The tea ceremony includes a serving of matcha green tea and fresh standard Japanese sweets (namagashi).
Admission Fee: complimentary (castle park entrance); ¥320/adult and ¥100/child (turrets and storehouse structures); ¥730 (Gyokusen-an Tea Service)
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (March – October 15) and 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (October 16 – February) for the castle park; 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (turrets and storehouse structures); 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Gyokusen-an, closed on December 29 – January 3)
How to get There: From JR Kanazawa Station, take the bus to Kenrokuen garden stop (15 minutes). You can reach the castle park in a minute on foot from the stop.
Kenrokuen Garden
Originally part of the Kanazawa castle ground as the outer garden, it has withstood the test of time, being developed and improved by the ruling lords for over 180 years. Today, it is not only provided as one of the three terrific gardens of Japan but also designated as a national special place of picturesque Beauty. lots of visitors marvel at the scenery this substantial landscape garden offers. Its total area is about 11 hectares, housing around 160 species of plants and over 8,000 trees.
Foto’s door Mark Roa
Some of the highlights inside the garden are the natural fountain, Kotojitoro Lantern, Yugaotei (the oldest building in the garden), Shigurutei Tea House, Hanamibashi Bridge, and the Karasakinomatsu want Tree. Kenrokuen garden presents a different spectacle every turn of the season.
Admission Fee: ¥320 (Adult); ¥100 (Child)
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (March – October 15); 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (October 16 – February)
How to get There: From JR Kanazawa Station, take the bus to Kenrokuen garden stop (15 minutes). You will reach the entrance in a minute on foot from the bus stop.
Teahouse Districts (Chaya-gai)
Be transported back in time as you stroll down the historic teahouse districts, which illustrate Kanazawa’s old feudal castle town era. Higashi (East) Chaya, Nishi (West) Chaya, and Kazue-machi Chaya are the three teahouse districts that used to generally serve as enjoyment districts where geishas thrive.
Higashi Chaya is the greatest and the most popular among local and foreign tourists alike. some of the old standard wooden homes are converted into souvenir shops, café, standard Japanese sweet shops, and restaurants. Of course, don’t miss the chance to check out some of the teahouses. The two a lot of popular ones are Shima Teahouse and Kaikaro Teahouse.
The other two, which are smaller, are less crowded and quieter. Unlike Higashi Chaya, a lot of of the standard geisha homes here, if not all, are not open to the public.
How to get There: From JR Kanazawa Station, take the bus to Higashi Chaya (15 minutes) or Nishi Chaya (14 minutes). The bus stop for Higashi Chaya is Hashiba-cho Bus Stop, while Nishi Chaya is Hirokoji Bus Stop.
Hakuza Gold leaf Shop
Kanazawa produces 99% of Japan’s gold leaf. The gold stuff you see sprinkled on food and drinks and those used for castles, shrines, and temples a lot of probably came from Kanazawa.
One of the shops in Higashi Chaya that specialize in gold leaf production is Hakuza Hikarigura. You will see a variety of gold leaf products here — from food garnish to ceramics to decorations to jewelry. but the highlight is the golden Storehouse (Ougon no Kura), a room that is absolutely covered in gold leaf! another branch is Hakuza Honten in Moriyama. It features the golden Tea room (Ougon no Chashitsu).
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Higashiyama Branch); 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Moriyama Branch)
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After strolling around the district, why not try Kanazawa’s popular gold leaf soft serve ice cream? the most popular shop serving this delicacy is Hakuichi, which literally indicates 891. The ice cream is covered with a thin sheet of gold leaf that is 100% edible. The pure gold is bioinert, so it will not harm your digestive system or your body. but if you are lactose-intolerant or allergic to dairy products, that’s another story. ;-P
Price: ¥891-¥1000
Store Branches: Higashi Chaya district (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Kenrokuen garden district (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM), Kohrinbo Atrio district (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
Nagamachi
Located near the Kanazawa Castle, Nagamachi is the district where the samurai of Kaga Domain’s Maeda Clan used to live with their families. The streets exude an atmosphere of the feudal era with the mud-walled samurai homes and irrigation canals lining them. check out the restored samurai residence, Nomura House, Shinise Kinenkan Museum, and Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum.
Samurai performer (Taken at Utasu Shrine, not in Nagamachi)
How to get There: From JR Kanazawa Station, take the bus to Korinbo Bus stop (15 minutes). You will reach Nagamachi in 3-5 minutes on foot from the bus stop.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
This is one of Japan’s a lot of popular art museums. located at the center of Kanazawa and just a few minutes’ walk from Kenrokuen Garden, this museum’s circular architecture encourages the guests to engage and experience the arts and exhibits however they want. another appealing feature of the building is the absence of facade or entrance, fostering fluidity by giving the guests space to appreciate the arts from various perspectives.
Works of contemporary artists from Japan and abroad are showcased here. one of the most Instagrammed exhibits is the permanent art installation by Leandro Erlich titled, “Swimming Pool”.
Admission Fee: ¥360-¥1200 (depends on the featured artworks/exhibits)
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Exhibit Zone); 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Free Zone, Friday); 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Free Zone, Saturday); closed on Mondays
How to get There: From JR Kanazawa Station, take the bus to Korinbo Bus stop (10 minutes).
Omicho -markt
With over 200 shops, Omicho Market is hailed as Kanazawa’s largest indoor market, thus earning its title as “Kanazawa’s Kitchen”. serving the city for about three centuries, Omicho Market has become a popular vacationer destination. The shops sell a large spectrum of products: seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, snacks, food, drinks, flowers, clothes, etc. It gets really busy in wintertime when seasonal offerings such as snow crabs and sweet shrimps are available.
The crowd thickens in the morning and during lunchtime as there are also food stalls and eateries dotting the marketplace. a lot of of them are small, so expect long queues during these times. We had our lunch at Ichino Kura on the second level of Omicho Market.
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
How to get There: From JR Kanazawa Station, take the bus to Musashi-ga-Tsuji Bus stop (10 minutes).
Ninjadera
During the Edo Period, strict building policies were imposed to avoid an uprising among the ruling feudal lords. For the Maeda Clan, they managed to dodge these restrictions and the proof of this ingenuity is the Myoryuji Temple. besides appearing shorter than it actually is, this four-story temple has a lot of secret chambers, trapdoors, hidden rooms, and confusing staircases. all of these features are part of its defense system. This deceptive design earned the temple’s nickname, Ninjadera.
Admission Fee: ¥1000 (Adult); ¥700 (Child)
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (every hour, weekdays); 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (every 30 minutes, weekends)
How to get There: From JR Kanazawa Station, take the bus to Hirokiji Bus stop (15 minutes). You can reach the temple in 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop.
Note: They accept walk-ins but prior reservation is highly encouraged. The contact number for reservation is (+81) 076-241-0888.
D.T. Suzuki Museum
Launched in 2011, this museum is named after the person who had inspired lots of through his writings and philosophy. Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki played an crucial role in propagating Japanese Buddhist Zen in the west. some of his works are showcased here. De contemplatieve ruimte en de waterspiegeltuin zijn enkele van de populaire gebieden in het complex. Het ontwerp van het museum is minimalistisch en creëert een ambiance die bevorderlijk is voor contemplatie en ontspanning.
Toegangsprijs: ¥ 310
Openingstijden: 09:00 – 17:00; gesloten op maandag
Hoe kom je daar: neem vanuit het station Jr Kanazawa de bus naar de bushalte van Hondamachi (15 minuten). U kunt de tempel binnen 5 minuten te voet van de bushalte bereiken.
Kanazawa umimirai bibliotheek
Deze openbare bibliotheek werd gelanceerd in 2011. De twee architecten, Kazumi Kudo en Hiroshi Horiba, die dit moderne gebouw creëerden, wonnen een prijs voor de bibliotheek in 2013 gegeven door het Japan Institute of Architects. De bibliotheek beschikt over ongeveer 6000 gaten en een hoog plafond, waardoor natuurlijk zacht licht overdag het gebouw kan betreden.
Toegangsprijs: gratis
Openingstijden: 10:00 – 19:00 uur (weekdagen behalve woensdag); 10:00 – 17:00 (weekenden en feestdagen); gesloten op woensdag
Hoe kom je daar: 15 minuten per auto vanuit het station Jr Kanazawa.
Tsuzumi-Mon Torii Gate
Toen we het station Jr Kanazawa verlieten, begroette een imposante structuur ons-Tsuzumi-Mon Torii Gate. Een beroemd monument in de stad, het vertegenwoordigt de culturele dynamiek van Kanazawa – een mix van oud en nieuw door moeiteloos wevende standaard en hedendaagse esthetiek. De monumentale houten Torii -poort viel op tegen de moderne glazen koepel op de achtergrond.
De pijlers van de poort belichamen ook de kunst en het plezier waar Kanazawa veel populair voor is – kunst en entertainment, met name NOH -theater. De pilaren lijken op de Tsuzumi -drums die worden gebruikt voor de NOH -uitvoeringen. Tijdens het beleid van de Maeda -clan van het Kaga -domein bloeide Kanazawa als een feodaal kasteelstadje. Er wordt gezegd dat het de gouden eeuw van Kanazawa is. Standaard kunsten en ambachten zoals het bladgoud, het Washi -papier en de Yuzen Silk worden tot op de dag van vandaag doorgedragen.
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