Kanazawa

A cultural city in Hokuriku that flourished as the castle town of the Kaga domain, where tradition and modernity coexist at Kenroku-en Garden, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, and Higashi Chaya District. The 2015 Hokuriku Shinkansen dramatically improved access from Tokyo, triggering a tourism surge.

A contemporary art museum in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Opened in 2004, it showcases domestic and international modern art. Distinctive for its circular architectural design, its installation artworks like 'Swimming Pool' have gained worldwide recognition. Functioning as a new cultural hub in Kanazawa, a town of traditional crafts, it attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors annually.

A collection of traditional crafts preserved in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, including Kaga Yuzen dyeing, Kutani ware, and Wajima lacquerware. Developed under domain patronage since the Edo period, these crafts exhibit sophisticated techniques and aesthetic value. Many artisan skills are designated as cultural properties, making Kanazawa highly valued internationally as a treasure trove of Japanese traditional crafts. The region blends tourism with craft experience activities.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture thrived as the castle town of Kaga Domain during the Edo period. Preserved samurai residences, geisha districts, and Kenroku-en Garden maintain Edo-period atmosphere. Traditional crafts including Kutani porcelain and Kaga yuzen dyeing flourish. Attracting approximately 6 million visitors annually, it is recognized for preserving Japan's traditional culture extensively.

Kanazawa's three geisha districts (Higashi Chaya, Nishi Chaya, and Kazuemachi Chaya). Particularly Higashi Chaya preserves Edo-period buildings and continues traditions of gold leaf craftsmanship and Kaga Yuzen dyeing. Active geishas perform, offering visitors genuine traditional performing arts experiences. Attracting approximately 4 million visitors annually, it represents Japan's living geisha culture.

A historic and cultural center in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, spanning from the Edo period to present. Kenroku-en is one of Japan's three great gardens, with Kanazawa Castle remains preserving castle town landscapes. Tea house districts, samurai residences, and temples concentrate here. As a gold leaf production center blending crafts and culture, it welcomes over 5 million visitors annually, representing Hokuriku tourism.