A Morning of Serenity and Beauty — Discover Tradition and Tranquility in Teramachi（6 Hours)
Start your day in Kanazawa with a mindful and enriching morning, where tradition, serenity, and beauty come together.
Cleanse your spirit at a historic Buddist temple once connected to samurai of the Kaga Domain. Nourish your body with an elegant crab porridge breakfast at a centuries-old ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant). Discover the secrets of Japan's "ninja temple," and create your own handcrafted wind chime in a renovated heritage townhouse.
This is a uniquely Kanazawa way to spend your morning — where silence and the senses intertwine.
Open your heart, awaken your senses, and begin your very own “morning time” in Kanazawa.
Morning Mindfulness at Josho-ji Temple – Awaken Body and Spirit
Begin with the rhythmic motion of kendo (Japanese swordsmanship) exercises to wake up your body, followed by a “listening to incense” experience to center your mind. You’ll then join a short Buddhist service with chanting and incense offering.
A Refined Breakfast at Tsubajin — A Ryotei with 270 Years of History
Founded in the mid-Edo period and once serving lords of the Kaga Domain, Tsubajin offers a truly refined start to your day.
In a peaceful, historic setting, you’ll be served a seasonal kani gayu (crab porridge) made with local crab, accompanied by a beautifully arranged selection of small dishes. Every element—from the traditional ceramics to the changing seasonal views of the garden—reflects Kanazawa’s deep aesthetic culture.
It’s not just a meal, but a full sensory experience of Japanese hospitality.
Kanazawa Wind Chimes at Teramachiya – Create Your Own Sound of Summer
In a beautifully renovated 100-year-old townhouse, try your hand at making a Kanazawa furin (wind chime), known for its delicate paper wind-catchers and clear brass tones.
You can cut or decorate traditional Japanese paper, assemble the chime, and personalize your creation. With over 100 wind chimes on display, it's a delightful sensory experience.
Your custom-made chime will carry the sound of Kanazawa home with you—a memory you can listen to long after your journey ends.
Myoryu-ji(Ninja) Temple – Uncover the Hidden Mysteries of Myoryu-ji
You will be amazed at the pitfalls, hidden stairs, and other tricks! Ninja Temple
Myoryuji Temple was built as a prayer place of the Kaga Domain soon after Lord MAEDA Toshiie, founder of the Kaga Domain, moved to Kanazawa Castle. Later, in preparation for an emergency attack of the central government (Tokugawa Shogunate), the Maeda clan considered the temples in Teramachi（temple districts) as a shield. Then the family added a number of functions to Myoryuji Temple so that it would work as a lookout post and fort.
To countermeasure the invasion of enemies, Myoryuji Temple is provided with a variety of mechanisms. That is why this temple is also called Ninja Temple. Advance reservations by phone are required (English-speaking staff available).
