Things to do in Kanazawa-shi

Great Sushi in Kanazawa (kanazawa-tamazushi)

Japanese are masters at the art of preparing dishes made of raw fish. Sushi, the most popular of those dishes, is prepared and served with utmost care at this small but comfortable sushi restaurant of Kanazawa. Kanazawa-tamazushi (玉寿司総本店) is located to the south-west of Kanazawa castle and Kenroku-en garden in an area featuring many hotels and restaurants. It is not necessarily foreigner-friendly as the entrance nor the menu make use of English so I would recommend this place to the more adventurous looking for the true Japanese sushi experience.

Preparing The Sushi

Japanese Sushi Plate

Sushi Restaurant In Kanazawa

Facade Of Kanazawa Sushi Restaurant

Sushi Plate Kanazawa Tamazushi

Sushi Chef At Kanazawa Tamazushi

Japanese Sushi Chefs Of Kanazawa Tamazushi

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Ishikawa-ken
City : Kanazawa-shi
District : Katamachi

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Kaikaro Teahouse in Higashi Chaya District

The Kaikaro Teahouse is located in Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya (East Teahouse) district. Japanese teahouses are traditional establishments where guests may be entertained by Geishas. While most of those establishments are exclusive, the Kaikaro Teahouse is open to the public. The teahouse features many lavishly decorated rooms on the second floor. The visit includes tea and a traditional Japanese desert (Kuzukiri) where noodles made of Kuzu starch are dipped in a sweet syrup covered by a thin gold leaf.

Kuzukiri Dessert With Gold Leaf

Japanese Kuzukiri

Higashi Chaya District

Inside Kaikaro Teahouse

Japanese Circular Window

Blue Room Of Kaikaro Teahouse

Red Room Of Kaikaro Teahouse

Teahouse In Higashi Chaya District

Kaikaro Teahouse

Garden In Japanese Teahouse

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Ishikawa-ken
City : Kanazawa-shi
District : Higashiyama

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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

The 21st century museum of contemporary art in Kanazawa features modern art from around the world. The museum itself is an interesting piece of modern architecture with a circular design encircled by glass walls allowing for plenty of natural light to go through. One of the famous exhibit of the museum is Leandro Erlich’s “Swimming Pool”. Visitors can enter the swimming pool through an access from the basement. The pool is covered by a glass ceiling with a shallow layer of water that gives the illusion of a real pool to the observers above while other guests are walking at the bottom.

Colored Glass At Kanazawa Contemporary Art Museum

Looking Above The Pool Of Kanazawa Art Museum

Inside Kanazawa Contemporary Art Museum

Guests In The Pool

Metallic Structure At The Contemporary Art Museum

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Ishikawa-ken
City : Kanazawa-shi
District : Hirosaka

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Kanazawa Omicho Fish Market

Japan is known for its deliciously fresh fish and seafood. The city of Kanazawa, being a coastal town of the Sea of Japan, is no exception. The Omicho market features hundreds of booths selling fresh and diverse seafood. Many restaurants are also located in the market and feature raw fish dishes such as the Kaisen-don, assortments of raw seafood on a bowl of rice.

Omochi Fish Market In Kanazawa

Merchant And Customer At Kanazawa Fish Market

Kanazawa Fish Market Omochi

Selection Of Crab And Shrimps At Kanazawa Fish Market

Packaged Crab At Omochi Fish Maket

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Ishikawa-ken
City : Kanazawa-shi
District : Aokusamachi

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Kanazawa Castle

Kanazawa Castle is a large castle located in Kanazawa, just to the North-West of the Kenrokuen garden. The castle was destroyed many times through history due to fires and earthquakes but it was restored every time. The most recent work on the castle employed traditional Japanese construction techniques, preserving its historical value. The roof tiles, which give to the castle its distinctive color, are made of lead which could have been melted to make bullets during wartime.

Inside Kanazawa Castle

Fortifications Of Kanazawa Castle

Gate Of Kanazawa Castle

Roof Tiles Of Kanazawa Castle

Kanazawa Castle

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Ishikawa-ken
City : Kanazawa-shi
District : Marunouchi

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Kenrokuen garden in Kanazawa

The Kenrokuen garden in Kanazawa is one of Japan’s “three most beautiful landscape gardens”. The garden used to be the outer garden of the Kanazawa castle and has been open to the public since 1871.The garden features elaborate water system to keep each section of the garden well irrigated. Many professional gardeners can be seen taking an expert care of the various plants and flowers featured in the Kenrokuen garden.

Trimming Japanese Trees

Kenrokuen Garden In Kanazawa

Gardeners At Kenrokuen Garden

Monument And Guided Tour At Kenrokuen

Japanese Gardeners

Group Posing At Kenrokuen Garden

Visitors Of Kenrokuen In Kanazawa

Visiting Kenrokuen Garden

Pond In Kenrokuen Garden

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Ishikawa-ken
City : Kanazawa-shi
District : Kenrokumachi

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Kanazawa Station

Kanazawa Station is currently the terminus of the Hokuriku shinkansen line which is still under construction. The distinctive features of the station include a large glass dome and the iconic Tsuzumi wooden gate, symbolizing a traditional Japanese drum. The area surrounding the station features several shopping malls. A fountain clock also indicates the time as well as welcoming visitors to Kanazawa.