Kanazawa Castle: Hokuriku’s Horizontal Hold
15.02.2023
Kanazawa Castle is an impeccably restored wooden fortress, a marvel of carpetntry, stone masonry and defensive capabilities, and a history of war with fire.
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Kanazawa’s 3-Day Festival: Hyakumangoku
15.02.2023
More than a mere historical reenactment, the Hyukumangoku Festival, with its three full days of samurai, dancing, and numerous cultural activities, celebrates Kanazawa culture and history like no other event!
Two Japanese Ice House Festivals: Winter Warmup & Summer Snow
26.01.2023
courtesy the city of Kanazawa In southeast Kanazawa, on a mountainside, nestled in a dense forest, up a hill and beside a lake, is the tiny thatched hut, Himuro Koya, the “Ice House Cottage.” Twice a year folks from all over Is…
Events In and Around Kanazawa, a Masterlist
09.12.2022
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!
Family Friendly Spots in and around Kanazawa
30.11.2022
Here is our list of family-friendly spots for each child's need, be it a playground, a source for entertainment or education, or a dedicated place to relax.
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
22.11.2022
For the dinosaur lover, young and old, no visit to Japan is complete without a day trip from Kanazawa to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.
To Go or Not to Go? Kanazawa’s 21st Century Museum
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?
Kanazawa’s Cooking Class: From Fish Market to the Kitchen
19.02.2020
family friendly Japanese food Japanese living tours 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 li…
Yosakoi: Experiencing Japan’s High Energy Festival Dance
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."
Our Favorite Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants in Kanazawa
15.03.2019
Vegan, vegetarian and other diet restrictions are sometimes difficult to accommodate in Japan, but Kanazawa has several delicious restaurants that do.
Kanazawa in Focus: Confessions of a Connoisseur
19.09.2018
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