Kanazawa - Wikipedia
WEBKanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi) is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan. As of 1 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 990 persons per km 2. The total area of the city was 468.64 square kilometres (180.94 sq mi).
VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide
WEBMar 6, 2024. Notice. 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art will re-open on Feburuary 6th. Jan 18, 2024. Notice. Got featured in the media! Apr 26, 2024. New. Got featured in the media! Mar 27, 2024. Got featured in the media! Mar 27, 2024. See More. THINGS NOT TO MISS. 【One day bus tour】Kanazawa Sta.～Gokayama / Shirakawago / Takayama.
Kanazawa Travel Guide - What to do in Kanazawa City - japan-guide.com
WEBKanazawa. City rich in culture and history. ••• Highly Recommended. 4.1. ★★★★★. (1,001) #20 of 208 most visited in Japan. Intro. Attractions. By Interest. Get There. Itineraries. Hotels. Experiences.
Kanazawa Travel Guide: Things to do in Kanazawa, Ishikawa
WEBAbout Kanazawa. Journey into old Japan and walk among the shadows of samurai and geisha. Kanazawa (金沢), located just two and a half hours from Tokyo via the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, offers visitors a glimpse into the Edo Period with its maintained castle, historic districts, culture, and more.
Guide to Kanazawa Japan - What is Kanazawa Famous for? - Asia …
WEBKanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan's central Honshu Island and famous for its well-preserved Edo-era (1603-1868) districts, art museums and regional handicrafts, is one of the overlooked jewels of Japanese tourism.
How to spend a day in Kanazawa, Japan's garden city - National …
WEBOct 5, 2023 · TRAVEL. A guide to Kanazawa, the next city break for Kyoto-lovers. Forged by samurai, geishas and Edo-era feudal clans, the elegant garden city of Kanazawa is a quieter alternative to Kyoto for...
Kanazawa travel - Lonely Planet | Japan, Asia
WEBKanazawa. Japan, Asia. The array of cultural attractions in Kanazawa (金沢) make the city the drawcard of the Hokuriku region and a rival to Kyoto as the historical jewel of mainland Japan. Best known for Kenroku-en, a castle garden dating from the 17th century, it also boasts beautifully preserved samurai and geisha districts, attractive ...
Kanazawa Castle - Japan National Tourism Organization
WEBKanazawa Castle is a partially-restored castle located within the Kanazawa Castle Park, directly across from Kenrokuen Garden . The Maeda family began construction in 1583, and the family resided there for fourteen generations until 1869.
30 Best Things to Do in Kanazawa - Japan Objects
WEBApr 26, 2022 · Gold leaf has been a long-established craft in Kanazawa, and you’re sure to see references to it throughout Kanazawa. In fact, Kanazawa produces almost 99% of all of Japan’s gold leaf, used to decorate temples, shrines, art and other craft products to this day!
Kanazawa | Ishikawa | Hokuriku Shinetsu | Destinations | Travel Japan ...
WEBKanazawa is the prefectural capital of Ishikawa, a narrow stretch of land on Japan's main island of Honshu along the Sea of Japan. It was one of the most important centers for culture and art during the Edo period and remains …
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