Kenrokuen garden is ranked as one of the top three gardens in Japan. It is designated as a national special scenic cultural treasure. It is a garden where you can travel while enjoying the scenery and is dotted with ponds, teahouses, and ornamental mountains. From its inception the park was carefully designed to have plants blooming throughout the year making every season special. [Photo courtesy of Kanazawa City]

Kanazawa Castle Park was built on the ruins of the Maeda family of the Kaga clan. It is a must-see building that faithfully recreates its original appearance based on old drawings and documents. The park is open every night on Fridays, Saturdays and the day before national holidays, and you can enjoy the fantastically illuminated scenery. [Photo courtesy of Kanazawa City]

A venerable shrine dedicated to the Kaga feudal ancestor Toshiie Maeda and his wife Omatsu. “Shinmon” is a famous sightseeing spot in Kanazawa, using three architectural styles of Japanese, Chinese and Western styles, which are rare in Japan. It is also designated as an important cultural property of the country and attracts visitors. [Photo courtesy of Kanazawa City]

In 1823 (Bunsei 6), the 11th feudal lord of the Kaga clan, Harunaga Maeda, founded as the guardian of the 12th feudal lord Narinaga Maeda’s Takezawa Palace. In 1824 (Bunsei 7), the palace was destroyed, but Takezawa Tenjin remained and was renamed Kanazawa Shrine in 1874 (Meiji 7). It is also famous as a god of learning.

In the old days, it was a native god of shichikamura, Ishiura-go and located in Ishiuramachi (Korinbo). Later in the years, it was moved to Honda’s lower residence due to the war fire and built a shrine. It is said that the name of the Sannoutokonushigongen was abolished by ban on mixing Buddhism and Shinto in Meiji era and called Ishiura Shrine.

This area is designated as a traditional environment preservation area, where old-fashioned earthen walls and cobblestone alleys remain, and there are magnificent samurai residences. In winter, Komogake (Straw mats) is used to protect the town walls from snow and freezing, and tourists come to see Kanazawa’s winter traditions. [Photo courtesy of Kanazawa City]

It is a museum where you can feel spirit of Suzuki Daisetsu from Kanazawa, one of the foremost Buddhist philosophers enshrined in Kanazawa. You can learn and think about his thoughts and trace his path through life. The highlights are the old camphor trees creating quiet atmosphere, and the walking path colored by the seasons.[Photo courtesy of Ishikawa Tourism Federation]

It is a contemporary art museum that was established for the purpose of “creating new culture” and “creating a buzz around Kanazawa”. In particular, Leandro Erlich’s Swimming Pool is a must-see. There is a free area, an attractive museum shop, and a restaurant, so it’s a good place to spend some time. [Photo courtesy of Kanazawa City]

A long-established Western-style restaurant located at the entrance of “Higashi Chaya Street”. Keeping the same taste, you can enjoy a slightly luxurious feeling of old-fashioned Western food that has been firmly modified.

A cafe run by a couple of owners. They met in Seattle. With the concept of “A cafe in Seattle as it is in Kanazawa”, you can enjoy coffee in the same quality as Seattle in a store that has antiques and reproduces the local atmosphere.

An attractive retro shop with a renovated ironworks in the Taisho era. You can enjoy each time in the store, such as takeout of bread and French side dishes, lunch, cafe, dinner and more.

A restaurant where you can enjoy original Japanese cuisine and tasty sake. A 100-year-old Japanese warehouse has been renovated, and the decorated antiques from the United States and Europe, including Japanese old tools. You can enjoy everything from fresh fish to vegetables directly from local farmers.

Since it was founded in 1951 (Showa 26), it has been a sushi restaurant that has continued for four generations. So, they can get fresh fish from Omicho Marcket. A 2 to 3-minute walk from Hotel Pacific.

A hidden famous curry restaurant behind an alley, just a short walk from Omicho Market. The jazz bar offers authentic curry with music. This is a comfortable bar JAZZ listening from JBL speakers and you can see the calm garden where was the Maeda family’s doctor’s residence. Lunch is also available.

Founded in 1970. Noto beef regular dealer. A traditional taste that is loved. A hidden famous store in Otemachi, Kanazawa, opened by the predecessor who studied under Shoichi Yasuda, who spread meat in Japan.

A well-known Kanazawa Western food restaurant. The restaurant has a retro atmosphere of Showa sensation, nice jazz playing, and the menu handwritten by the owner is full of about 50 kinds of Western food. The attitude to keep up with the preparation of each one creates the taste, which has been loved for more than 30 years.

Under the concept of “delicious seasonal foods that make you feel easy to get close to,” you can relax with a Japanese lunch with seasonal ingredients. It is a restaurant that reminds you of the “enjoyment of eating.” From 15:00, there is a coffee menu such as pan cakes.

Retail market for almost 300 years as a citizen’s kitchen. Omicho Market is popular as a “citizen’s kitchen” that supports Kanazawa’s food culture. There are about 180 shops in the narrow alley, and there are abundant fresh seafood and local vegetables and fruits. [Photo courtesy of Kanazawa City]

The cafe and miscellaneous goods shop Collabon where a 10-minute walk from the station. The shop is renovated an old store, and its exquisite atmosphere has a sophisticated atmosphere despite some nostalgia. It is a cozy place where you can feel the flow of time slowly.

A specialty store for koji, founded in 1830. In addition to the traditional method of making koji, it manufactures and sells salted koji, miso, and amazake. Recommended for the winter season, “Kabura Sushi” has been lined up since the end of November as a limited sale product for about 2 months.

“ Store specializing in preserved food stoock” that sells preserved foods made in Hokuriku. With the concept of “Easy eating habits are good, but careful cooking food culture is also nice”, they offer preserved foods that local producers and cooks have carefully made.

A shop that offers a lineup of natural wines grown and brewed as naturally as possible. The renovated old house has a sales space and a drinking stand that available up to 6 people. Also sells cheese, spices, and ingredients for takeout.

A long-established ramen store in Kanazawa. Because the owner loves Yuzo Kayama, the store was named just a young general. Only Soy sauce soup simple ramen and specially made simmered sliced pork is amazing. Although it is thick, it is not hard and matches well with a simple soup.

A gallery in the Kazumachi Chaya District. It is a renovation of the last house and atelier of Clifton Karhu, a print artist who loved Kanazawa, and exhibits and sells about 20 prints, sumie, and plates. The gallery was designed by Kurhu.