Japan Travel : A Walk to Remember at Kanazawa, Kanazawa, Japan
My feet was still hurt when I reached Kanazawa after exploring and mesmerized with the beautiful nature view of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Routes the day before.
This doesn't stop me from exploring Kanazawa city on the next day. If Matsumoto is a city popular with Ninja and Samurai, here at Kanazawa popular with Geisha. They even have Geisha district here.
Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture , on Japan's central Honshu. It's also known for its well preserved Edo Period districts, art museums and regional handicrafts.
Started my morning walking towards the famous market of Kanazawa, The Omi-cho market. This market was established about the middle of the 18th century. A MUST VISIT place if you at Kanazawa. Its operating hours start around 8:00am and end around 5:00pm. There are around 170 stores including sores sell the fresh fish and seafood caught from the Sea of Japan. I seriously go crazy greedy walking around this market. So much food to sample caught my eyes. WTH!
That tempura is super delicious! I bought one only for my lunch picnic at Kenrokuen Park. I should have bought more.! No point regret. I visited around 4pm thought of buying for dinner, the market has closed. isk isk isk..Even that melon was so sweet and fresh. huhuhuhuh should have bought more. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This doesn't stop me from exploring Kanazawa city on the next day. If Matsumoto is a city popular with Ninja and Samurai, here at Kanazawa popular with Geisha. They even have Geisha district here.
Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture , on Japan's central Honshu. It's also known for its well preserved Edo Period districts, art museums and regional handicrafts.
Started my morning walking towards the famous market of Kanazawa, The Omi-cho market. This market was established about the middle of the 18th century. A MUST VISIT place if you at Kanazawa. Its operating hours start around 8:00am and end around 5:00pm. There are around 170 stores including sores sell the fresh fish and seafood caught from the Sea of Japan. I seriously go crazy greedy walking around this market. So much food to sample caught my eyes. WTH!
That tempura is super delicious! I bought one only for my lunch picnic at Kenrokuen Park. I should have bought more.! No point regret. I visited around 4pm thought of buying for dinner, the market has closed. isk isk isk..Even that melon was so sweet and fresh. huhuhuhuh should have bought more. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Japan Travel : A Walk to Remember at Kanazawa
Guide Location: Japan » Kanazawa
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Rina Farafienar Binti Ismail
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.princesscindyrina.com/2015/10/japan-travel-walk-to-remember-at.html
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Guide Location: Japan » Kanazawa
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Rina Farafienar Binti Ismail
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.princesscindyrina.com/2015/10/japan-travel-walk-to-remember-at.html
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Omi-cho market
- Kenrokuen Park
- Kanazawa Castle
- Gankobashi (Flying Wild Geese) Bridge
Insider Tips for Kanazawa, Japan
Kanazawa’s Hidden Gems
Kanazawa is the cultural and economic capital of the entire Hokuriku region and is often overlooked as a tourist destination in favour of neighbouring Kyoto.
Famous for its art museums and unspoilt Edo-era (1603-1868) districts, Kanazawa is a delight to explore and is often referred to by locals as “Little Tokyo” – but without the crowds.
Famous for its art museums and unspoilt Edo-era (1603-1868) districts, Kanazawa is a delight to explore and is often referred to by locals as “Little Tokyo” – but without the crowds.
Don’t Regret Missing these Things to Do in Kanazawa, Japan
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... view more
Kanazawa: Eat, Sleep, Get There
Avoid frenzied crowds in Japan’s popular destinations with a break in historic Kanazawa. All you need to know on where to eat and sleep, and the cheapest way to get to Kanazawa from Kyoto.
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