Things to do in Kanazawa

Kenrokuen Garden, located in the heart of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was shaped into its present-day form by the successive lords of the Kaga Domain. In ancient times, Kanazawa was Japan's fourth-largest city, boasting a "Kaga million koku" (million-koku) inhabitants. Located in the Hokuriku region, far from the turmoil of politics and war, the successive lords of the Kaga Domain strongly supported cultural endeavors. Leveraging its exceptional natural environment and rich cultural heritage, Kanazawa's nobles and commoners were active in gardening. The construction of Kenrokuen Garden was a long process. Initially, the garden occupied a small, sloping plot on the west side. Only with the disintegration of central power within the shogunate did Kenrokuen Garden expand, ultimately becoming a vast garden. The guiding philosophy of Kenrokuen Garden, constructed by successive lords of the Kaga Domain, was the concept of the gods, with the pond as the sea and the islands as its companions. Therefore, within the vast Kasumi Pond, three islands—Pengcai, Hojo, and Eishu—are located, said to be the ideal habitats of the gods.

Kanazawa Higashi Chaya Street is a place full of traditional Japanese style! The antique wooden buildings and stone paths make you feel like you have traveled back to the Edo period. There are many teahouses and small shops here where you can experience matcha, Japanese sweets, and even encounter geisha performances. It is especially romantic when the lanterns are lit in the evening, and it is a great place to take photos! It is a must-visit for those who like a slow pace and love taking photos when they come to Kanazawa!

Beautiful atmosphere, peaceful surroundings, and a stunning garden. The building’s structure is fascinating, and it carries such a unique story behind it.

Oyama Shrine, the gate was designed by a Dutch architect, and the colored glass lighthouse is very unique. According to the introduction, it was built in memory of Maeda Toshiie and his wife Yoshunin Osomatsu. It is worth a visit

Myoryuji Temple in Kanazawa is known as the Ninja Temple. Throughout the temple, you can see incense boxes disguised as traps, hidden stairs that appear when you roll up the floor, and a well that was built as a passage to Kanazawa Castle! During the Tokugawa Shogunate, the fortress was rebuilt to prevent surprise attacks in tense situations.

Located right at the entrance of Kanazawa Station, I can't resist taking a picture of it every time I pass by. The drum gate has different beauties during the day and night. Its design is inspired by the drums used in traditional Japanese Noh plays. Furthermore, the huge glass and steel-framed roof at the back is called the "Hospitality Dome," making you feel the warm hospitality of Kanazawa. Opening Hours: All day Address: 2 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0858 Japan Recommendation Reason: So beautiful

The Westinghouse Tea Street is very short and can be completed in a short time. There are currently geishas operating here. On the day I went, I was lucky enough to see 3 geishas (the ones on the poster) fully armed and taking taxis to get ready to go to work. I didn’t take any photos out of politeness. Images can only be stored in memories. Next time you come to Westwood Tea Street, don’t be disappointed because it’s sparsely populated. If you see taxis stopping here for a long time, you might be able to see it if you wait a little longer.

This is a relatively large shrine in Kanazawa, and many people come to seek fortune.

[Scenery] Walking from the hotel to Kanazawa Castle Park, the first place we passed was this garden. [Fun] The garden is very Japanese style, not many people come to visit, those who like Japanese gardens can come and see