Location: Kanazawa
Top Things to do in Kanazawa
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Kanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the city was 468.64 square kilometres (180.94 sq mi). It is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Restaurants in Kanazawa
1. Kanazawa Walking Tours
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5.0 based on 237 reviews
Kanazawa Tours offers curated tours of Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Takayama and Kyoto. Our specially trained English speaking guides customise tours to our client's needs and create memorable experiences with renowned local artisans and cultural events. Please take some time to read our reviews for an idea of our services, Click on the tour images for highlights.
2. Omakase
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
This is a one-day, 7-hour tour around Hokuriku's first castle town, "Kanazawa," with a local guide. Kanazawa is said to be the origin of the city that Kanazawa Mido used as a base of missionary work in Honjyo-ji in the middle of the 16th century. Touch Samurai and Zen Culture in Kanazawa with us!
3. Cooking Studio KANAZAWA Salon
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Our Salon offers an enjoyable cooking class in English for the visitors from abroad in Kanazawa machiya (historical town house). As we focus on kouji and its products, you can learn about the secrets of healthy Japanese cooking as well as having a fun lunch with locally produced alcohol/soft drinks.
Reviewed By SanFranGille - San Francisco, United States
Moe and Chicako shared FAR more than their kind and patient (my husband and I are inexperienced cooks) instruction in the making of three tasty dishes. Their beautiful generosity extended to a fascinating tour of the building project using traditional construction methods underway at the salon, the MOST delicious homemade plum wine (as delectable as a perfectly ripe piece of fruit), an unscheduled nap (one of us ran out of steam), insights into Kanzawa history + Japanese culture, and the making of a difficult-to-obtain dinner reservation for our family of 8 for that same evening. We definitely hope to return and in the meantime will most highly recommend to friends. The cooking salon was a highlight of our 2+week holiday and can't thank Moe and Chicako enough!!!! Nancy& Tom in San Francisco
4. Reach Kanazawa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Jointly operated by Japanese and international students, “Reach KANAZAWA” is an international guide service to bring the brilliance of Kanazawa City to you. You can have a pair of Reach KANAZAWA members guide you around the city and translate for you! Since all of our guided tours and activities are designed by locals, an original and authentic Japanese experience is guaranteed. Let Reach KANAZAWA assist you in making your Kanazawa trip extraordinary!
5. Furansu Cocktail Bar
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Cocktail bar in kanazawa with premium spirits (whisky, rhum, gin,) french wine and tapas, original cocktails and gin tonic. No charges and foreigner friendly, english french and japanese spoken.
6. Kenrokuen Garden
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4.5 based on 5,780 reviews
This beautiful park contains one of the top three celebrated gardens in Japan. The name Kenrokuen literally translates to “garden combining six”, referring to the six attributes all gardens should have: seclusion, antiquity, spaciousness, human ingenuity, water and scenic views.
Reviewed By 400kayl - Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Outside Kanazawa Castle, these magnificent gardens attract visitors near and far to experience the serene, peaceful, zen ambience and the tranquil, calm waters with lots of quiet time amongst the pine trees and cherry blossoms. Located at Kanazawa, this region is famous for its gold leaf industry, which can be sampled as gold-decorated ice-cream. It is now a regional commercial centre and transportation hub for Ishikawa Prefecture. There are multiple outlets, selling gold-themed items, cosmetics and desserts. Choose ice-cream with gold sprinkles, gold (See my HAKUICHI review) sheets or gold tinsel garlands. Besides the lacquer and gold-mix-lacquer-work, the plum and cherry blossoms are also a major attraction here. There are some engineering feats, designs and techniques in the garden, such as the natural water fountain without any pressure system, or the bamboo supports which form the backbone for juvenile and senile trees. Many famous pictures show snow on the supporting ropes and bamboo, which illuminated at night appear as Christmas tree props. There is an earthy tone throughout the park, emphasizing the wonders and powers of nature interspersed with the gentle, soft colors and texture of the flora. Walk to Kasumigaike Pond and see the karasaki pine tree with its horizontal branch propped up by sticks. There are many bridges and footpaths traversing ponds and streams. The kotoji lantern at the lake is another photogenic site. The 6 Confucian virtues and elements; seclusion, antiquity, spaciousness, human ingenuity, water and scenic views are embodied in the design, character and layout of this traditional Japanese garden. Our group visited on a sunny morning, then continued our journey to snowy SHIRAKAWAGO (see my review) in the afternoon!
7. Gyokusen-en
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
This 300-year-old garden has a tearoom that offers a serene setting for sipping green tea and eating sweet bean cakes.
Reviewed By JnJapan
It's a great place to catch your breath after walking around the castle. Not too many places to sit, but there is a teahouse to enjoy a beverage. Great place for pictures! Cross the bridge behind the teahouse and make your way to Korinbo/Katamachi area for food.
8. Seisonkaku Villa
9. Sakuda Honten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By magnusems - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We learned how gold leaf is made from blocks of solid gold that are imported from other countries. It is an amazingly labour intensive process and very interesting. The shop sells beautiful objects, the staff very friendly. Together with a visit nearby of the Gold leaf museum with excellent movie about the process, we got a real good understanding and appreciation. Only missing is a film about the application on screens, lacquerware and others.
10. Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery, Kanazawa
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery since 1625 is the oldest sake brewery in Kanazawa. We offer sake brewery tour (during October to April) and tastings (year-round) by a bilingual guide in English or French. Guests will enjoy a rare experience to discover how Junmai sake is made and how it tastes. Reservations are required in advance. To book the guided tour, please visit our website.
