The Side of Kenrokuen Garden You Haven’t Seen
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."
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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.
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!
The 3 Geisha Districts of Kanazawa
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.
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…
Tentokuin: The Princess Temple in Kanazawa
22.01.2023
She was only three years old.
Japan’s Noto Peninsula: A Breathtaking Road Trip
17.01.2023
The natural landscape of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture makes an beautiful and worthwhile day trip from Kanazawa. Whether by bus or car, the most breathtaking sites are easy to find.
New Year’s in Kanazawa: Stripping Firefighters, Holy Prayers
30.12.2022
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.
Tsubajin: From the Katana to Cuisine
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.
Kanazawa Curry: Not Your Basic Japanese Curry!
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!
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.