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Looking for recommendations in Kanazawa, Japan? Add these authentic cultural experiences, activities, and sightseeing spots to your itinerary. From geisha to samurai, tea ceremonies to edible gold leaf ice cream, traditional Japanese gardens to Zen Buddhist inspired architecture, this “Little Kyoto” has it all.

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One Night in Kanazawa: 24 Hours in the City of Gold

Sightseeing & Travel

Only one night in Kanazawa planned and don't know where to go? No problem! Here's our recommended walking itinerary for enjoying Kanazawa, Japan in 24 hours!
Shirakawago & Beyond: Farm Villages of the Japanese Alps

Day Trips from Kanazawa

From the convenient and historic castle town of Kanazawa, visiting Shirakawago and other Japanese mountain farm villages is any easy trek and a winter must.
Events In and Around Kanazawa, a Masterlist

Seasons, Events, & Festivals

Hoping to catch a festival or just want to know what to do in Kanazawa while you're here? Here's our ever-updating masterlist of events for you!
Eating Kanazawa: Hiroshi’s Favorite Sushi

Drinking, Dining & Café

Kanazawa's sushi restaurants are well-known for their quality and selection, but at which should you dine? Hiroshi gives us his best sushi recommendations.

Kanazawa Curry with the works, at Turban Curry in Hirosaka, close to Kaname Inn Tatemachi

Kanazawa Curry: Not Your Basic Japanese Curry!

19.03.2020

Kanazawa Curry: Not Your Basic Japanese Curry!

Drinking, Dining & Café

Curry is deeply entrenched in the culture of Japan and […]

sakura tree branch in spring

Sakura Season! Seeing Kanazawa’s Cherry Blossoms in One Day

19.03.2020

Seasons, Events, & Festivals

Too early for sakura? Too late? Maybe not! Don't miss the beauty of Japan with this one-day itinera…

freshly cooked fish cake dumplings in dashi

Kanazawa’s Cooking Class: From Fish Market to the Kitchen

19.02.2020

Art & Culture

We’ve talked a bit about Kanazawa’s famous […]

The Lookout Point of Myoryuji, the Ninja Temple, obscured by sakura cherry blossoms on Kanazawa

Kanazawa’s “Ninja” Temple: Samurai Secrets and Lies

25.01.2020

Sightseeing Spots

Komatsu Yasuke, Rolls and Sushi in Kanazawa

A Legendary Sushi Shop in Kanazawa: Komatsu Yasuke

05.01.2020

Drinking, Dining & Café

Owara Kaze no Bon, Toyama, Japanese festival

Owara Kaze no Bon, Toyama’s Mysterious Dancing Festival

26.12.2019

Seasons, Events, & Festivals

Happy New Year, Kanazawa, Japan. (Kaga Firefighting event in the snow, Dezome Shiki)

Celebrating the New Year in Kanazawa

12.12.2019

Seasons, Events, & Festivals

Exploring the Hidden Paths of Kanazawa

24.11.2019

Sightseeing Spots

traditional Japanese falconry demonstration at Kanazawa Castle

Events In and Around Kanazawa, a Masterlist

14.11.2019

Seasons, Events, & Festivals

Kaname Breakfast, Kaname Inn

Breakfast in Kanazawa: Where to get that early bite!

13.11.2019

Drinking, Dining & Café

Jinmyou-gu, Keyaki tree

Go Forest Bathing & See Sacred Trees in Kanazawa

08.11.2019

Sightseeing Spots