Home to Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three perfect gardens — preserved geisha districts and gold-leaf craft.
Kanazawa is "Little Kyoto" – a city that preserved its geisha districts, contemplative Japanese garden, and craft traditions, protected from wartime destruction. Also one of Japan's finest gastronomic cities.
8M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–May (cherry blossoms) or December–February (yukitsuri rope-tied trees in snowy gardens)
Top sights & experiences
- 🌿 Kenroku-en — Japan's Most Beautiful Garden
- 🏮 Higashi Chaya — Geisha District
- 🏯 Kanazawa Castle
- 🎨 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
- 🦑 Omicho Market — Sea of Japan's Finest
- 🍱 Kaga Kaiseki — Local Fine Dining
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