
Don’t Regret Missing these Things to Do in Kanazawa, Japan, Kanazawa, Japan
Kanazawa was a destination that quickly grabbed my attention when planning my Japan trip. What made it stand out to me was that it looked very different to other places I had in mind. Following Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, I wanted somewhere that wasn’t necessarily a busy metropolis full of temples, museums, and crowds. And I was pleased to see that many of the things to do in Kanazawa do give it a different feel.
Found in Ishikawa Prefecture, just off Japan’s north coast, Kanazawa is a little off on its own away from the most well-worn tourist trails. But it is an increasingly popular city for visitors to the Chūbu region and you’ll soon see why. With three days in Kanazawa, plus time to also visit Shirakawa-go, I think I was able to experience a good deal of the city and couldn’t have been more impressed.
I had a hard time paring down which photos to use here, but this guide should help you see why Kanazawa is worth visiting and help you work out what to do in Kanazawa once you’re there. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Found in Ishikawa Prefecture, just off Japan’s north coast, Kanazawa is a little off on its own away from the most well-worn tourist trails. But it is an increasingly popular city for visitors to the Chūbu region and you’ll soon see why. With three days in Kanazawa, plus time to also visit Shirakawa-go, I think I was able to experience a good deal of the city and couldn’t have been more impressed.
I had a hard time paring down which photos to use here, but this guide should help you see why Kanazawa is worth visiting and help you work out what to do in Kanazawa once you’re there. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Don’t Regret Missing these Things to Do in Kanazawa, Japan
Guide Location: Japan » Kanazawa
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: David Johnston
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Japan » Kanazawa
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: David Johnston
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Kazuemachi Chaya district
- Higashi Chaya district
- Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
- Nishi Chaya district
- Naga-machi district
- Nomura-ke Samurai Residence
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Kanazawa Castle Park
- Oyama Jinja Shrine
- Utatsuyama Park
- Overlook Hill
- Omicho Market
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
- Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
- Hotel Pacific Kanazawa
- UAN Kanazawa
- Tokyu Stay Kanazawa
- Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa
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