Recommended Sightseeing Guide for Kanazawa City, Japan
Arts & Culture
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the most popular art museums in Japan. It exhibits works of acclaimed contemporary artists from Japan as well as all over the world. Just a short walk from Kenrokuen Garden.
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21e-eeuws Museum voor Hedendaagse Kunst
1-chōme-2-1 HirosakaThe 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the most popular art museums in Japan. It exhibits works of acclaimed contemporary artists from Japan as well as all over the world. Just a short walk from Kenrokuen Garden.
Sightseeing
Some of our favorite sightseeing spots around Kanazawa City, Japan.
Myoryuji Temple is often referred to as Ninja Dera or Ninja Temple due to the many defenses it boasts. It operated as a secret lookout post for Kanazawa Castle when the Maeda Clan ruled over the Kaga domain during the Edo period.
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Myouryuji (Ninja-tempel)
1-chōme-1-2-12 NomachiMyoryuji Temple is often referred to as Ninja Dera or Ninja Temple due to the many defenses it boasts. It operated as a secret lookout post for Kanazawa Castle when the Maeda Clan ruled over the Kaga domain during the Edo period.
Higashi Chaya District is the largest of the 3 preserved tea districts in Kanazawa City. Many of the traditional wooden machiya buildings have been renovated into cafes, restaurants, and shops.
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Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District
1 Chome-13 HigashiyamaHigashi Chaya District is the largest of the 3 preserved tea districts in Kanazawa City. Many of the traditional wooden machiya buildings have been renovated into cafes, restaurants, and shops.
Outdoor market; Fresh Seafood & Produce; Restaurants, Souvenir Shopping, Coffee Shops, and more.
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Omicho vismarkt
50 上近江町Outdoor market; Fresh Seafood & Produce; Restaurants, Souvenir Shopping, Coffee Shops, and more.
Oyama Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the Maeda Clan. You can see a fusion of Japanese, Chinese, and European design throughout this Shinto Shrine.
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Oyama-schrijn
11-1 OyamamachiOyama Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the Maeda Clan. You can see a fusion of Japanese, Chinese, and European design throughout this Shinto Shrine.
Kazuemachi Chaya District is one of 3 tea districts in Kanazawa City. This district is less well-known, but great for those who want to avoid the crowds of the more famous Higashi Chaya District.
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Kazuemachi
Kazuemachi Chaya District is one of 3 tea districts in Kanazawa City. This district is less well-known, but great for those who want to avoid the crowds of the more famous Higashi Chaya District.
Kanazawa Castle was the former seat of the Maeda Clan, lords of Kaga.
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Kanazawa-kasteelpark
1-1 MarunouchiKanazawa Castle was the former seat of the Maeda Clan, lords of Kaga.
Parks & Nature
Kenrokuen Garden is considered one of the best gardens in Japan. The yukitsuri ropes during the winter are a symbol of Kanazawa City.
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Kenroku-en
1 KenrokumachiKenrokuen Garden is considered one of the best gardens in Japan. The yukitsuri ropes during the winter are a symbol of Kanazawa City.
Gyokusenji is a beautiful garden near Kanazawa Castle. This 300-year old garden also has a tearoom to enjoy Japanese green tea and traditional wagashi snacks.
Gyokusenji
3-chōme-14-1 NomachiGyokusenji is a beautiful garden near Kanazawa Castle. This 300-year old garden also has a tearoom to enjoy Japanese green tea and traditional wagashi snacks.