Kanazawa is one of the best places in Japan to visit if you enjoy crafts. The history of the city means it became home to many artisans, and it boasts a long history of making pottery, working with gold leaf and other crafts. And today there are a whole heap of classes and workshops that you can take as a tourist to learn their skills. Like these….
Central Japan
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How Long Should You Stay in Kanazawa?
Can you see everything you need to in Kanazawa in one day, or should you plan to stay for longer? Our guide can help you determine how many days you should stay in Kanazawa. That’s right, you, not anyone else.
Exploring Nagamachi – Kanazawa’s Samurai District
The Nagamachi area of Kanazawa is the area where the Samurai used to live – here’s what to check out while you’re there.
What Not to Miss in Higashi Chaya, Kanazawa
Higashi Chaya is the old geisha district of Kanazawa. Today, it’s a maze of streets lined with old wooden buildings full of shops, restaurants, and other tourist attractions. Dotted around these are some interesting shrines and other elements of Kanazawa life. Here’s our guide to the eleven things, big and small, that caught our eye.
10 Best Things to Do in Kanazawa
Kanazawa is probably best known for the pretty streets of Higashi Chaya, its old geisha district, but there are a lot more things to do here than wander these. Here are our top 10 things to do in Kanazawa.
8 Things to See Around Nishi Chaya, Kanazawa
Nishi Chaya is one of Kanazawa’s four main sightseeing areas. An old geisha district, it’s lined with old wooden teahouses. Inside these, you’ll find new cafes and museums full of fun and interesting artifacts. Here are eight things not to miss when you’re wandering around Nishi Chaya and nearby.
What to Expect From a Gold Leaf Experience in Kanazawa
You’ll see a lot of gold leaf in Japan. Mostly on shrines and temples, but nowhere will you see it used in more fun ways than in Kanazawa. There are entire walls covered with it, you can eat food sprinkled with sparkly particles, and add it to cute souvenirs on one of Kanazawa’s gold leaf craft sessions. Here’s what happened when I tried the Hakuichi Gold Leaf Experience in Kanazawa.
Top 10 Things to See in Nagano City
Just a few hours away from Tokyo, the city of Nagano is home to one of Japan’s most important shrines, the famous snow monkeys and much more – so, what should you do when you visit? Here are our top 10 things to do in Nagano.