Culture Kanazawa Castle 3 (1Review) Kanazawa Castle is a partially-reconstructed castle located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Up until the Meiji Restoration period in 1871, lords of..
Culture Nomura Samurai House 5 (1Review) Nomura Samurai House (武家屋敷跡 野村家) is a historical family estate in the Nagamachi area of Kanazawa. This restored Edo period home reveals what..
Culture Kenrokuen: A Park for Winter's End Sheila Burt Considered one of the “Three Great Gardens of Japan”, Kanazawa's Kenrokuen is a treasure to visit during every season. I w..
Culture Kanazawa Coffee Festival 2026 Late May The Kanazawa Coffee Festival brings a variety of coffee shops from across Japan to this culture-filled city.
Culture Kanazawa Handmade Marche 2026 Early Oct The Kanazawa Handmade Marche is a celebration of crafts, food, and more, with approximately 1000 booths set to be present at the..
Culture Nagamachi Yuzenkan Mandy Bartok Watch artisans at work or try your own hand at Kanazawa's yuzen kimono process at the Nagamachi Yuzenkan in Kanazawa's samurai..
Culture Abare Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Abare Matsuri, or Rampage Festival, is an annual event in the town of Noto, Ishikawa. One of Japan’s most violent and fiery fe..
Historical Oyama Shrine of Kanazawa Charles Colfer Oyama Shrine's most noticeable feature is the unusual gate, which was designed by a Dutch architect using elements of Asian..