Kanazawa

About

A preserved samurai city with wooden teahouses, peaceful canals, and Kenrokuen Garden. Winter brings snow that blankets the old streets, giving it a nostalgic, cinematic feel without the Tokyo crowds.

Why go

• A nostalgic, cinematic feel without the tokyo crowds
• Feels like it has not quite caught up yet with tourists
• Away from the crowded tourist spots

Must try

• Kenrokuen garden
• Higashi chaya geisha district
• Omicho market
• Gold leaf box crafting
• Kanazawa geisha performance

Pro tips

• From tokyo, it is a 2.5hr ride via the shinkansen

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Rating

4.4 / 5