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!
Seisonkaku Villa & the Last Days of its Lord and Lady
28.04.2021
Seisonkaku, a carefully preserved Japanese villa and home to a lady whose house served the imperial aristocacry, stands today as a house museum in Kanazawa.
Sakura Season! Seeing Kanazawa’s Cherry Blossoms in One Day
19.02.2021
Too early for sakura? Too late? Maybe not! Don't miss the beauty of Japan with this one-day itinerary for seeing all the best cherry blossom's in Kanazawa!
Go Forest Bathing & See Sacred Trees in Kanazawa
08.11.2019
In a smaller castle town like Kanazawa, finding a green spot of nature is easy! Here are my favorite places to visit sacred trees and bathe in forests.
One Night in Kanazawa: 24 Hours in the City of Gold
10.05.2019
Only one night in Kanazawa planned and don't know where to go? No problem! Here's our recommended walking itinerary for enjoying Kanazawa, Japan in 24 hours!
Oyama Jinja: Kanazawa’s Most Popular Shrine
15.09.2018
Every Kanazawa tourist visits Oyama Jinja Shrine for its beauty. Don't be one of the many who miss its secrets and royal samurai history.
38 Museums In and Around Kanazawa
22.09.2017
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17 Free Things to Do in Kanazawa
29.09.2016
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