Kanazawa Castle: Hokuriku’s Horizontal Hold

21.04.2021

Sightseeing Spots

Kanazawa Castle is an impeccably restored wooden fortress, a marvel of carpetntry, stone masonry and defensive capabilities, and a history of war with fire.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Main Hall, Kanazawa

To Go or Not to Go? Kanazawa’s 21st Century Museum

02.04.2021

Art & Culture

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?

Naoko dishes out some freshly cooked fish cake dumpling soup

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

19.02.2020

Art & Culture

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…

100 Taiko Drums in front of Kanazawa Station's Drum Gate for the Hyakumangoku Festival

Events In and Around Kanazawa, a Masterlist

14.11.2019

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!

32 Museums in Kanazawa (Plus 4 More!)

22.09.2019

Sightseeing & Travel

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 …

Tatemachi Rooftop Film Fest Mockup with Bohemian Rhapsody

Silver Screen, Diamond Sky: Tatemachi Rooftop Film Fest

30.05.2019

Seasons, Events, & Festivals

The newest film fest in Kanazawa raises the movie-going experience to the stars—literally! On Tatemachi, even the parking lots are tourist attractions.

Yosakoi group shot, Komatsu, by Tamaya Greenlee

Yosakoi: Experiencing Japan’s High Energy Festival Dance

17.05.2019

Seasons, Events, & Festivals

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."

a hundred taiko drums in front of Kanazawa Station's drum gate at the Hyakumangoku Festival Parade

Kanazawa’s 3-Day Festival: Hyakumangoku

20.04.2019

Seasons, Events, & Festivals

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…

Coconut stuffed eggplants in Aashirwad in Kanazawa

5 Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants in Kanazawa

15.03.2019

Drinking, Dining & Café

Vegan, vegetarian and other diet restrictions are sometimes difficult to accommodate in Japan, but Kanazawa has several delicious restaurants that do.

Children shoveling snow into the Himuro Koya in Yuwaku

Two Japanese Ice House Festivals: Winter Warmup & Summer Snow

08.12.2018

Seasons, Events, & Festivals

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…

Kanazawa in Focus: Confessions of a Connoisseur

19.09.2018

Drinking, Dining & Café

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..."