Guidebook for Kanazawa-shi
Arts & Culture
Fantastic Modern Museum. Check out the Turrell Room. Much of the museum is free to enter but tickets are available for special events. 10 minutes.
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Iziko lezobomi zase-21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
1-chōme-2-1 HirosakaFantastic Modern Museum. Check out the Turrell Room. Much of the museum is free to enter but tickets are available for special events. 10 minutes.
An exquisite example of modern Japanese architecture. A place to simply relax and meditate. A secret gem that is less well known. (5 mins walk).
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I-Museum kaD.T. Suzuki
3-chōme-4-20 HondamachiAn exquisite example of modern Japanese architecture. A place to simply relax and meditate. A secret gem that is less well known. (5 mins walk).
Sightseeing
Japan's most celebrated garden combining the six elements of spaciousness, seclusion, artifice, antiquity, waterways, panorama. Tea houses, waterfalls, lakes, and nature, each season is unique. 5 min.
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Kenroku-en
1 KenrokumachiJapan's most celebrated garden combining the six elements of spaciousness, seclusion, artifice, antiquity, waterways, panorama. Tea houses, waterfalls, lakes, and nature, each season is unique. 5 min.
Beautiful traditional samurai house set in amazing garden. 25 mins walk.
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Indlu yabaseSamurai baseNomura Clan
1-chōme-3-32 NagamachiBeautiful traditional samurai house set in amazing garden. 25 mins walk.
Utatsuyama Park
Beautiful park overlooking the city.
Beautiful traditional streets of geisha and tea fame.
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Isifunda sase Higashi Chaya Higashiyama
1 Chome-13 HigashiyamaBeautiful traditional streets of geisha and tea fame.
The unique Ninja Temple is famous for its hidden passageways and secret rooms, masterfully blending in with the aesthetic of a traditional temple.
You must book in advance so let us know!
Myoryuji
The unique Ninja Temple is famous for its hidden passageways and secret rooms, masterfully blending in with the aesthetic of a traditional temple.
You must book in advance so let us know!
One of Kanazawa's hidden treasures. A stunning temple set in a beautiful garden away from the crowds.
Tamahimenoteratentokuin
4-chōme-4-4 KodatsunoOne of Kanazawa's hidden treasures. A stunning temple set in a beautiful garden away from the crowds.
Beautiful restored castle in expansive grounds. Traditional woodcraft techniques were used in the restoration giving it an authentic feel.
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Iphakamisa yaseKanazawa Castle
1-1 MarunouchiBeautiful restored castle in expansive grounds. Traditional woodcraft techniques were used in the restoration giving it an authentic feel.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool atmospheric bar in Kanazawa. The Japanese owner, Mango, speaks great English, and is witty and interesting. He'll also give a discount to people staying with me! (15 minutes walk).
Laid-Back
1-chōme-9-25 KatamachiCool atmospheric bar in Kanazawa. The Japanese owner, Mango, speaks great English, and is witty and interesting. He'll also give a discount to people staying with me! (15 minutes walk).
Great cheap bar. Masaya the barman speaks some English & is ultra-friendly. He'll cook a great spaghetti for you - try some of the Japanese flavours - for around 900yen (You may bump into Gary here!)
Ishikawa
Great cheap bar. Masaya the barman speaks some English & is ultra-friendly. He'll cook a great spaghetti for you - try some of the Japanese flavours - for around 900yen (You may bump into Gary here!)
Food Scene
This is a wonderful Izakaya. Kanazawa is well-known for having possibly the best sea-food in Japan, and Miyuki has a great menu at a reasonable price (~ 3,000yen). You'd pay at least double in Tokyo!
三幸 おかんの店
This is a wonderful Izakaya. Kanazawa is well-known for having possibly the best sea-food in Japan, and Miyuki has a great menu at a reasonable price (~ 3,000yen). You'd pay at least double in Tokyo!
1 of 3 very good carousel-sushi restaurants in the station. See also Mori Mori Sushi.
Enter Anto Hyakubangai shopping beside Shinkansen Entrance, and it's back right: No. 71. http://goo.gl/7XZx1x
Kanazawa Maimon Sushi Kanazawa Station
1 of 3 very good carousel-sushi restaurants in the station. See also Mori Mori Sushi.
Enter Anto Hyakubangai shopping beside Shinkansen Entrance, and it's back right: No. 71. http://goo.gl/7XZx1x
1 of 3 very good carousel-sushi restaurants in station, great place to go if you arrive ~ lunch. Has iPad menu in English so easy to order. Exit Station, go left to 6F of Forus bldg (has Starbucks 1F)
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Mori Mori Sushi Omicho
88 Aokusamachi1 of 3 very good carousel-sushi restaurants in station, great place to go if you arrive ~ lunch. Has iPad menu in English so easy to order. Exit Station, go left to 6F of Forus bldg (has Starbucks 1F)
1 of 3 very good carousel-sushi restaurants in the station. This restaurant is on the second floor up the escalator. See also Mori Mori and Maimon Sushi.
Sushitama Kanazawa Station
1-chōme-7-1-1 Kinoshinbomachi1 of 3 very good carousel-sushi restaurants in the station. This restaurant is on the second floor up the escalator. See also Mori Mori and Maimon Sushi.
A great budget choice with a menu in English. Yakitori is a favorite amongst visitors and this is an atmospheric fun (and loud) place right beside the canal near the samurai district.
Yakitori no meimon Akiyoshi
2-chōme-11-4 KōrinbōA great budget choice with a menu in English. Yakitori is a favorite amongst visitors and this is an atmospheric fun (and loud) place right beside the canal near the samurai district.
A wonderful old geisha house where you can also experience a traditional Japanese tea (not tea ceremony). It's 500 yen to enter & 700 yen for the tea & sweets. See inside! https://goo.gl/maps/8aCCH
Shima Geisha House
1-chōme-13-21 HigashiyamaA wonderful old geisha house where you can also experience a traditional Japanese tea (not tea ceremony). It's 500 yen to enter & 700 yen for the tea & sweets. See inside! https://goo.gl/maps/8aCCH