Step into a city where the Edo period lives on. From the koto music of Higashi Chaya to the legendary stones of Kenrokuen.
Considered the pinnacle of Japanese landscape design.
During winter, witness the iconic "snow ropes" protecting the ancient pine trees. It is a striking geometric art form unique to Kanazawa's heavy snowfall.
The Kotoji-toro lantern is the symbol of the city. Its curved legs are designed to resemble the bridges used to tune a Japanese koto harp.
Experience a formal tea ceremony overlooking the pond, using the same recipes enjoyed by the Maeda Lords centuries ago.
The Nagamachi district remains exactly as it was. Earthen walls, hidden water canals, and private samurai residences tell the story of a warrior class that valued art as much as the sword.
Walk the winding alleys designed to disorient invaders. Visit the Nomura Family house to see a perfectly preserved samurai home with a garden that has been ranked top-tier globally.
Traveler Tip
Visit the 'Ninja Temple' (Myoryuji) full of trapdoors and secret passages, though it was never actually for Ninjas!
Kanazawa produces nearly all of Japan's gold leaf. Master artisans beat gold into sheets so thin (1/10,000mm) they would vanish if touched by a finger.
A modern Kanazawa ritual: eating soft-serve ice cream wrapped in a literal sheet of edible 24-karat gold leaf. It is as much a photo op as it is a luxury.
"We are currently inside the tea houses of Higashi Chaya, documenting the 400-year-old craft of Kaga-Yuzen silk dyeing to build the most refined cultural guide for your 2026 visit."
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A Note to our Guests
Thank you for appreciating the quiet elegance of Kanazawa. We are proud to preserve the spirit of the Maeda clan for the modern traveler.
— The Kanazawa Travel Team