Watch me journey my means by way of Kanazawa, Japan in a whirlwind journey! I am going to present you
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Kanazawa was an historical service provider city identified for its arts & crafts, in addition to its big fort. It is a fantastic metropolis so as to add to your Japan journey itinerary!
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*How do I get to Kanazawa from Tokyo?*
Touring from Tokyo to Kanazawa solely takes 2.5 hours. In March 2015, the Nagano Shinkansen line opened a brand new practice that runs to Kanazawa station. It’s referred to as Hokuriku Shinkansen. I went from Nagano to Kanazawa which solely took a bit over one hour.
*21st Century Museum of Modern Artwork*
The free a part of the museum is an exhibit on fabric. You possibly can really feel the completely different supplies used to make a chunk of material. I consider the exhibit that’s provided totally free modifications on a regular basis. The surface of the museum has fairly fascinating items you possibly can take a look at.
*Kanazawa has cherry blossoms!*
Should you missed the cherry blossoms you possibly can nonetheless catch the Yaezakura cherry blossoms! It’s a multi-layered cherry blossom. Due to the completely different layers the colours vary from mild to darkish pink.
*Issues to Do in Kanazawa*
1) When in Kanazawa, it’s important to strive gold leaf ice cream. Kanazawa produces 99% of all gold leaf in Japan.
2) Kanazawa additionally has a wealthy custom of creating superb craft objects. This stems from the 15th century the place samurai used to rule the land. They didn’t have any wars to battle and have been wealthy in meals and land, so that they determined to speculate a lot of their sources into arts and crafts.
Right this moment, Kanazawa has over 400 legendary craftsmen devoted to 36 several types of arts and crafts. Gold leaf, fireworks, umbrellas and fishing lures are a few of the specialties of the world.
3) Chaya Space is a stunning neighborhood of fantastically preserved geisha homes. Many have now been transformed into eating places or teahouses. This place jogged my memory of Gion in Kyoto. Like right here additionally it is a well-known geisha district.
4) Kanazawa Fortress
From 1583 to the top of the Edo Interval, Kanazawa Fortress was the seat of the highly effective Maeda Clan, a feudal land second solely to the Tokugawa’s lands when it comes to dimension and wealth.
The unique fort was burnt down and I didn’t hassle to pay to go inside. There isn’t a lot inside in comparison with Matsumoto fort. Should you haven’t seen my journey to Matsumoto keep in mind to go verify that out.
Kanazawa Fortress Hours
7:00 to 18:00 (March 1 to October 15)
8:00 to 17:00 (October 16 by way of February)
5) Kanazawa Tea Ceremony
If you need an actual tea ceremony expertise, they’ve one right here.
This beautiful personal backyard and tea home was reconstructed primarily based on the unique ground plans and opened in 2015. It’s one of many prettiest locations in Japan in my view, and ingesting matcha tea within the tea home whereas looking on the view is a particular expertise.
On Friday and Saturday nights, they open the backyard and lightweight it up. I didn’t get to try this this journey however I learn that it’s a stunning sight.
6) Omnicho Market
I couldn’t simply depart with out experiencing this market. So earlier than I left Kanazawa, I needed to cease by this market to have a look.
This place jogs my memory of Nishiki market in Kyoto, simply not as large and crowded. It’s additionally maze like with a bunch of small coordinators snaking round in every single place.
I cherished the massive, uncooked oysters right here. You possibly can add your sauces on it and it solely prices 500 yen. I additionally obtained the calm which was disappointing and fishy.
7) Eat Kanazawa Curry
I got here right here as a result of it was conveniently positioned inside Kanazawa practice station and Go Go curry is a well-known model. I’ve by no means tried Kanazawa styled curry earlier than. Kanazawa curry has some particular attributes: it must be thick and gooey and is usually candy. It’s served with shredded cabbage and curry totally covers the rice. It’s historically eaten in a chrome steel bowl and a fork and a spoon (or perhaps a spork).
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