Kanazawa / 金沢（Ishikawa）
About Kanazawa
Kanazawa is the largest city in Ishikawa Prefecture. During the Edo Era (1603-1868), Kanazawa prospered as a castle town under the reign of the Kaga clan, which dominated a large territory, which was called “Kaga Hyakumangoku” [referring to the wealth of the Kaga region, which was the most wealthy at that time being]. Kanazawa is also known for the largest gold leaf production nationwide, and is renowned for crafts and food made with gold leaf. There are many unique places to visit in Kanazawa, starting with Kenroku-en, one of three most famous gardens of Japan and Higashichaya District, where buildings and streets remain as they have been for centuries.
Getting there and around
by Plane
-Direct flights to/from Sapporo, Haneda, Fukuoka and Naha Airports Transfer to limousine bus for JR Kanazawa Station. (About 40 minutes)
by Train
-From JR Tokyo Station: Take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to JR Kanazawa Station (About 2 hours and 30 minutes.)
-From JR Nagoya Station: Take the JR Shirasagi Limited Express train to JR Kanazawa Station (About 3 hours)
-From JR Osaka Station: Take the JR Thunderbird Limited Express train to JR Kanazawa Station (About 2 hours and 10 minutes)
by Bus
-From Nagoya Station: Take the Express Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center (3rd floor, Boarding Spot 6) to JR Kanazawa Station (West Exit). (About 3 hours and 40 minutes)
Points of Interest
The city of Kanazawa is also full of charming and impressive places to visit, starting with Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District. And the other must-see places are the Omicho Market, with over 170 stores including a large number of fishmongers selling freshly caught seafood from the Sea of Japan, farmers selling homegrown vegetables, and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, which is highly reputed as an art museum to experience contemporary styles of art.
Kenroku-en / 兼六園 (Ishikawa)
Higashi-Chaya District / ひがし茶屋街 (Ishikawa)
Nagoya Travel Guide