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

25.01.2020

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

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Famous for its trick doors, hidden chambers, and many traps, Myouryu-ji is often referred as Ninjadera, or "Ninja Temple," though the temple has little to do with ninja at all. The temple was a sanctuary for forbidden samurai and offered e…

Exploring the Hidden Paths of Kanazawa

24.11.2019

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Of course, the geisha and samurai districts are lovely to walk about in, but they are often crowded…

Go Forest Bathing & See Sacred Trees in Kanazawa

08.11.2019

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In a smaller castle town like Kanazawa, finding a green spot of nature is easy! Here are my favorit…

The Side of Kenroku-en Garden You Haven’t Seen

23.06.2019

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Of Sacred Wells and Magic Stones: The Secrets of Kanazawa Shrine

08.10.2018

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Tentokuin: The Princess Temple in Kanazawa

22.09.2018

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Oyama Jinja: A Shrine to Changing Times

15.09.2018

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Home of the Exiled Samurai: the House of Kurando Terashima

06.08.2018

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Family-friendly Spots in and around Kanazawa

17.06.2018

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The Great Cherry Tree, the Oldest Sakura in Teramachi

06.04.2018

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