Local Area

Kenroku-en Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden with an area of 11.4 hectares located on the central part of Kanazawa and next to Kanazawa Castle. Along with Kairaku-en and Koraku-en, Kenroku-en is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.

Ruins of castle where famous samurai Maeda family of Kaga clan.

Historical rows of houses designated as Japan's cultural assets. Chaya is a traditional place of feasts and entartainment, where Geisha have been entertaining people by performing dances and playing traditional music.

Nagamachi is a well-preserved neighborhood of samurai houses. The cobblestone streets and tiled earthen walls are characteristic of wealthier samurai districts in Kanazawa during the Edo period (1603–1867). Explore the area’s picturesque canals and beautifully restored homes for a sense of what life was like for samurai of that time.

The D.T.SUZUKI MUSEUM is an ideal place for visitors both inside and outside Japan to deepen their understanding of the ideas and achievements of Daisetz Suzuki, a prominente Buddhist philosopher best known as D.T.Suzuki, and is also a place for self-reflection.

Kanazawa’s modern side blends seamlessly with its heritage. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art houses rotating exhibitions by world-renowned Japanese and international artists. The Tsuzumimon Gate in front of Kanazawa Station blends current architecture with traditional inspiration and has become a modern symbol of the city. The entertainment districts of Katamachi and Korinbo offer ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Omicho Market has been the largest fresh food market in Kanazawa since the Edo period (1603–1867). Its busy network of covered streets holds over 180 stalls and restaurants that sell fresh seafood, vegetables, fruit, and many other local products.