
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.
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.
13.01.2023
The most popular of Kaga Onsen's hot spring resorts is Yamanaka Onsen, established 1300 years ago with the legend of a Buddha who knew its medicinal secrets
24.06.2021
A real kimono is a wearable work of art, but not all kimono are the same! The kimono crafted in Kanazawa are uniquely designed for the samurai class...
20.05.2021
There are many charming spots in Toyama, but from here I want to share everything that appeals to my craftwork-loving heart! So let's start...
11.05.2021
Just 17 minutes away by train or car, Komatsu is the birthplace of "Children's Kabuki" and a place to reconnect with nature, with the sprawling forest shrine of Natadera, the moss garden at the Forest of Wisdom, and the Takigahara Farm, an…
30.08.2019
Once every summer, just as the temperatures have passed their peak, a god of fire is called to work the creation of a unique kind of Japanese earthenware on Kanazawa’s shores. Noyaki, literally translated as “wild burning” or &…
08.03.2019
Gold leaf goods too pricey at home? Spoil yourself in Kanazawa, where it's in abundance! Here's your bucket list for edible gold treats and must-see spots!
08.09.2018
The small port town of Ono in northwest Kanazawa, is one of the top producers of soy sauce in all of Japan and a great sightseeing spot for city cyclists
13.08.2018
— ARCHIVED — This article is no longer being updated and may contain old or incorrect information. For the latest information on Kanazawa and recommendations for guests of Kaname Inn Tatemachi, please check our IDEAS main page.…
27.07.2018
— ARCHIVED — This article is no longer being updated and may contain old or incorrect information. For the latest information on Kanazawa and recommendations for guests of Kaname Inn Tatemachi, please check our IDEAS main page.…
29.06.2018
Think you know Noh? This deliberate and dignified theatre style has deep roots in Kanazawa. Learn where you can practice in the very steps of Kanazawa's master actors just a few steps from our door.