SIGHTSEEING
To start your exciting trip in Kanazawa city, Kenroku-en is absolutely the best recommendation to admire the beauty of the city. It is an old private garden that’s known as one of the Three Great Gardens in Japan. This garden is famously known for its enchanted beauty in all seasons. As the number one attraction in the city, it comes with fancy designs in every corner, lets you lost in beauty in every step you make. Make it memorable by bringing your camera. This spot is totally can’t be missed.
Kenroku-en
DOWNTOWN
The attractiveness of 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is simply can’t be skipped. Located in the downtown area, this museum was designed by Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizama in 2004. One year after its opening, the museum marked 1,570,000 visitors. This modern and large-scaled museum displays Japanese and International arts in a circular, glass-walled building. Experience and discover so many different and interesting attractions in this museum. The museum is mainly free. Make sure to try the famous two-sided pool.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
SHOPPING
Shopping national treasure is a must. In Kanazawa city, Omicho Market is one of the best traditional markets that’s ready to be explored. It is a spacious, indoor complex with stalls selling fresh produce, seafood, meat, plus specialty dishes. Take a walk and stroll around to find some of the exciting products. After a traditional shop, Kanazawa Hyakubangai is a great place to shop modern products. With its well-managed building, this shopping mall comes with great selection of high-quality products from both national and international brands. After getting your favorite items, be sure to check out the variety of Japanese traditional cuisine at the nearby restaurants. There’s a lot to do. Get ready to be lost in exciting choices. With its location at Kanazawa Station, this shopping mall is worth visiting.
Omicho Market
Kanazawa Hyakubangai
FOOD & DRINK
There are so many traditional cuisines in Kanazawa city. Kaisendon and Jibuni are just to name a few. Kaisendon a donburi dish consists of a bowl of rice topped with raw seafood called Sashimi. While Jibuni is a broth containing soy sauce and sugar, duck/chicken, stewed with thin sheets of the local product of wheat gluten, shiitake mushrooms, and greens. And then Sushi is obviously among the traditional cuisines of the city. Sake is a highly recommended drink in Kanazawa. It is made with water and rice. The local Sake is known for its varieties and flavors.
CULTURE
Since its beginning, Japanese culture has been a huge part of daily life in Kanazawa and Ishikawa Prefecture. The existence of fine arts such as Noh, the tea ceremony, dyeing, and gold leaf has been also a big part of the city. Kanazawa is also popular for its impeccable geisha and samurai districts, and not to forget its wonderful cuisine.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The two best times to travel to Kanazawa city are September to mid-November. These are the period of Fall and Spring (March/April/May). The city has a temperate climate, so as a traveler you can visit the city at any time of the year.
HOTEL
ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa is a 4-star hotel that comes with great location. It is just a 3-minute walk from Kanazawa railway station and 2 km from Kanazawa Castle. The well-appointed rooms come with complimentary equipment for all your needs. Charm yourself with the taste of 2 Japanese restaurants and a Chinese restaurant, including a top-floor eatery with city views, adding relaxation to your day. The slick bar is not to be missed for the best drinks. Other amenities including meeting rooms, banquet facilities, and parking for a fee are available for your convenient stay. Another exciting hotel for your stay is Hotel Trusty Kanazawa Korinbo. With its bustling neighborhood, this hotel is just a minute walk from a bus stop, an 8-minute walk from the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, and an 11-minute walk from Kanazawa Castle. While the location is great for business or leisure traveling, its rooms come with sitting areas with neat settings, as well as all the modern equipment including free Wi-Fi to keep guests always connect. A breakfast buffet is ready for your every-day meal. Also, an upscale restaurant and a casual lobby cafe are at the ready for all things delicious.
ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa
Hotel Trusty Kanazawa Korinbo
RESTAURANT
Ippudo Kanazawa Korinbo Restaurant is great start for your culinary trip in the city. Since its founding, this restaurant has built a new ramen culture in Japan. As a restaurant who focuses on ramen menu, they always put culture on their plates. The important of expanding Japanese culture is very much counted here. It offers not only good taste, but presentation is also important. While the service is great, the prices come with reasonable price. Make sure to try some of their signature menus; Ippudo Kara Noddles, Akamaru, and Shiramaru. To draw its menu to international level, this restaurant also serves English menu. Make sure to stop by at Fuwari restaurant. This restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. Every dish comes with perfection, whether the tastes or the displays. With its affordable prices, some of the best menus you need to taste are Sashimi, Pressed Sushi, and Rice Ball Soup. The professionalism is very important here. The services are great and careful. While you’re waiting for your dishes, you can see the chef cook in an open-air kitchen with their dedication.
Ippudo Kanazawa Korinbo Restaurant
Fuwari
CAFE
Curio Espresso and Vintage Design cafe has some good offers for you. As one of the most visited cafes in Kanazawa city, it offers amazing service, a great selection of coffee and other drinks, a good selection of pastries, and good vegetarian options. The popular coffee espresso comes with its different style, you need look out for this one. The room has a cozy atmosphere with its cool decoration and setting, adding simplicity and charm to your visit. Good time is guaranteed here with the company of the friendly staff. In case you’re wondering, English is also spoken here. Surround yourself with the tasty aroma of roasted coffee Higashide Coffee. This cafe provides about 20 types of home-roasted coffee, from light roast to deep roast. With all the high-quality coffees available, sweets like homemade pudding and souffle are also ready to accompany you and your coffee. You can literally see how they turn coffee into a cup of life-saver.
Curio Espresso and Vintage Design
Higashide Coffee
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Traveling clearly is not complete without spending a night at bar or nightclub. Emblem Social Bar Kanazawa is one of the best recommendations for a fun night out. Comes with great decoration of room, this bar collects all different kinds of ages and nationalities of people. It brings great offering of drink in a cool atmosphere with great service. Tasty food is also available to add variety to your visit. Value your time to visit Kanazawa Music Bar. This bar comes with the most exciting record lists. They have more than 1000 records collected from all over the world. While you’re having the best drink, the finest audio system will be come your best friend the whole night. You and your favorite songs will become the star of the night in this bar. While the place is beautifully decorated, the excitement is even more alive with the great service and affordable price. You don’t want to miss this one.
Emblem Social Bar Kanazawa
Kanazawa Music Bar
INTERESTING PLACE
As one of the best attractions in the city, Oyama Shrine offers a grand entry gate featuring stained glass, a large garden, and a pond. This historic Shinto shrine is a popular place to worship the Lord of Kanazawa. Local people usually celebrate the new year here. Charm yourself with this traditional place and blend in with the friendliness of the local people while surrounded with beauty all around. The sophistication of Ishikawa Prefectural Museum is simply unmissable. Also known as IPMA, this elegant museum is showcasing collections of regional Japanese artwork and artifacts in a modern facility. As the main art gallery of Ishikawa Prefecture, its collections include some of the prefecture’s most important cultural assets and works by artists with some connection to the region. Get ready to be in awe by the simplicity yet enchanted works in this museum.
Oyama Shrine
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
As one of the best attractions in the city, Kanazawa Castle Park is definitely the one place you should not miss. This reconstructed 16th century castle is famous for its extensive surrounding garden. It is located just across the beautiful Kenroku-en garden. Come and discover the beauty of this place with an affordable entrance ticket. This one will totally be one of your favorite spots in the city. Fun and satisfaction are guaranteed. Gyokusen-en Nishida Family Garden is another beautiful garden to create stunning Instagram pictures. This garden is known for its part in Three Great Gardens. Even though not as big as the other two great gardens, this quaint little garden has its own beauty and interest. The autumn leaf color will definitely add gorgeous coloration to your photographs. The atmosphere is calming and charming. This is undoubtedly a must see.
Kanazawa Castle Park
Gyokusen-en Nishida Family Garden
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