06.02.2025
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!
29.12.2024
Ring a temple bell, get your shrine fortune, and watch acrobatic Japanese firefighters strip in the snow! Here's what to expect for New Year's in Kanazawa.
15.02.2023
Kenrokuen's subtle "off-season" beauty ranks it among the Three Great Gardens of Japan. Here's how to spot the details that make this garden truly "great."
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.
15.02.2023
It's not enough to say, "I want to visit Kanazawa's geisha district," as the Japanese castle town has three! Here's how best to enjoy each one.
26.01.2023
courtesy the city of Kanazawa In southeast Kanazawa, on […]
22.01.2023
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17.01.2023
The natural landscape of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture makes a beautiful and worthwhile day trip from Kanazawa. Whether by bus or car, the most breathtaking sites are easy to find.
02.12.2022
At Tsubajin, the intricate skill of the sword-guard artisan is now dedicated to providing one of the most refined experiences in Kanazawa dining.
25.11.2022
You wouldn't expect Japanese curry to be representative of food culture in Kanazawa, but this thick, rich curry is one you must taste for yourself!
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.