
Kanazawa Castle: Hokuriku’s Horizontal Hold
21.04.2021
Kanazawa Castle is an impeccably restored wooden fortress, a marvel of carpetntry, stone masonry and defensive capabilities, and a history of war with fire.
21.04.2021
Kanazawa Castle is an impeccably restored wooden fortress, a marvel of carpetntry, stone masonry and defensive capabilities, and a history of war with fire.
02.04.2021
One of Kanazawa's biggest draws is the 21st Century Museum. While world-famous, it often receives mixed reviews. Why is this, and is it worth visiting?
19.02.2020
We’ve talked a bit about Kanazawa’s famous fish and shopping market before: Hiroshi gave us his recommended spots to sample as you go in Omicho. It’s excellent if you like touring solo or with a traveling partner. It̵…
14.11.2019
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!
22.09.2019
Kanazawa has an insane number of museums of all sizes, each with its own focus and theme. Whether you’re a museum lover or just want to visit those that suit your own interests, Kanazawa can accommodate. Below are the top 32 notable …
30.05.2019
The newest film fest in Kanazawa raises the movie-going experience to the stars—literally! On Tatemachi, even the parking lots are tourist attractions.
17.05.2019
Sarah Morris – "I can’t recommend going to see yosakoi enough, especially the Kanazawa festival. Eat some festival food, have a blast, AND JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES! There’s a giant dance at the end that everyone can join in together."
20.04.2019
2021 June 4th – June 6th 2021 April 09: As of this time, the lanterns along the river (Toro Nagashi), the dancing whirlpool of 10,000+ people, and “New Year” celebrations in Kanazawa Castle Park have been cancelled to prevent t…
15.03.2019
Vegan, vegetarian and other diet restrictions are sometimes difficult to accommodate in Japan, but Kanazawa has several delicious restaurants that do.
08.12.2018
courtesy the city of Kanazawa In southeast Kanazawa, on a mountainside, nestled in a dense forest, up a hill and beside a lake, is a tiny thatched hut called Himuro Koya, the Ice House Cottage. Twice a year folks from all over Ishikawa Pre…
19.09.2018
Aaron Mannino — "Curio is a small authentic Seattle-style espresso bar with a simple but delicious menu perched near the entrance of Yasuecho Street, a stone's throw from Omicho Market. Their bean is the best I have ever tasted..."
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