Don’t Regret Missing these Things to Do in Kanazawa, Japan, Kanazawa, Japan

Kanazawa was a destination that quickly grabbed my attention when planning my Japan trip. What made it stand out to me was that it looked very different to other places I had in mind. Following Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, I wanted somewhere that wasn’t necessarily a busy metropolis full of temples, museums, and crowds. And I was pleased to see that many of the things to do in Kanazawa do give it a different feel.

Found in Ishikawa Prefecture, just off Japan’s north coast, Kanazawa is a little off on its own away from the most well-worn tourist trails. But it is an increasingly popular city for visitors to the Chūbu region and you’ll soon see why. With three days in Kanazawa, plus time to also visit Shirakawa-go, I think I was able to experience a good deal of the city and couldn’t have been more impressed.

I had a hard time paring down which photos to use here, but this guide should help you see why Kanazawa is worth visiting and help you work out what to do in Kanazawa once you’re there.

A great place to start when sightseeing in Kanazawa is the Kazuemachi Chaya district. Since there are a few of these chaya districts in Kanazawa, I’ll start by explaining what they are before focusing on this particular one. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).