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Kanazawa Castle
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Kanazawa Castle is a symbol of Kanazawa and is loved by the people of the prefecture. It was built by Sakuma Morimasa in 1580 on the site of Oyama Gobo, which was built in 1546. The castle walls are characterized by a design that emphasizes horizontal lines. At the castle's main entrance, Ote, there is a huge stone called Kagamiishi, which is taller than a person, and was used to demonstrate the clan's technological prowess. The Tsurumaru Warehouse within the castle is also designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. In summer, autumn, and winter, a limited-time "Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden Light-up Event" is held, so you can enjoy a fantastic night stroll.
Kenrokuen Garden
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Located in the center of Kanazawa City, this tourist spot conveys the history and culture of the "Kaga Domain, home to a million koku of rice." This daimyo garden was built by Tsunanori, the fifth head of the Maeda clan, as an annex to Kanazawa Castle, and is one of Japan's three most famous gardens, designated as a special national scenic spot. In spring, the winding stream and rows of cherry trees in full bloom on both banks as seen from Hanamibashi Bridge are magnificent. In autumn, Yamazakiyama near Kodatsunoguchi on the north side is famous as a spot for viewing autumn leaves, and you can encounter solemn, dignified scenery. In winter, as snow piles up, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow hangings that Image the image of gold leaf.
Shiroyone Senmaida
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Shiroyone Senmaida is a terraced rice field made up of 1,004 small rice paddies stacked on top of each other, and is one of Oku-Noto's most spectacular spots. It shows off different faces throughout the seasons, with rice planting in spring, fresh greenery in summer, golden yellow in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. The sunsets are especially popular, and the glittering light of the setting sun reflecting off the Sea of Japan and the rice paddies is truly spectacular. Illumination events are also held from Oct. to Mar.. Also, at the nearby Roadside Station Senmaida Pocket Park, you can enjoy a menu of local ingredients, such as rice balls made with rice from Senmaida.
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Kanazawa's most photogenic tourist spot
Higashi Chaya District is one of the most popular tourist areas in Kanazawa. The sight of rows of red-lacquered townhouses is like another world. While it retains its former appearance as a bustling teahouse district, new shops and stylish cafes are constantly appearing, making it a place that visitors will never tire of. A teahouse is not a place to drink tea or a shop that sells tea, but a social gathering place for adults where geisha entertain customers with their elegant and refined art. You may think that since you've come all the way there, you'd like to try out the teahouse, but unfortunately, the custom of not allowing first-time visitors is still observed. However! At Kaikaro, the largest teahouse building in Kanazawa, there are days when the "Enyukai" event is open to the public, where even first-time visitors can experience teahouse fun. The gorgeous interior, including the teahouse with tatami mats woven with gold leaf, the Wajima lacquer staircase, and Kaga Yuzen, is a must-see. Be sure to visit for a unique experience that can only be had in Higashi Chaya District.
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Enjoy fresh seafood from Ishikawa on the spot
Ikiki Fish Market is a lively market loved by locals where you can buy seasonal seafood, mainly Kano crab, hairy box crab, blackthroat seaperch, rock oysters, winter yellowtail, and sweet shrimp... You can buy carefully selected local fish and other seafood according to the season. The fish are lined up in the store just three hours after they are caught. Naturally, they are extremely fresh! The market is always bustling with locals and tourists looking to buy souvenirs. The highlight is the Yatai-dokoro, which opened this year. This is an eat-in space where you can enjoy the fresh seafood that is wholesaled to Ikiki Fish Market, which you could not eat until now unless you went to a nearby restaurant. Every day, different exquisite gourmet dishes are lined up, such as nigiri sushi, seafood bowls, blackthroat seaperch baked in foil, sardine tempura, and flatfish with thickened sauce. You can eat in the eat-in corner, or take out. Please enjoy the delicious freshly caught fish.
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