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Kanazawa Mindful Travel Guide

For You, Drawn to Kanazawa.
Let Us Cherish This City Together.
To Enjoy It Together, and Pass It On Together.

Kanazawa flourished as a castle town under the Maeda clan, who ruled over the Kaga domain, and its beautiful townscapes and traditional arts and crafts from the Edo period still define the city today.
We have continued to carefully protect and pass down this scenery, culture, and way of life through our daily lives.

We created this site with the hope that those who visit will, while enjoying their travels, come to cherish Kanazawa and help weave its story together with those who call it home.
We aspire to be a city where residents and visitors care for one another and come together to enhance Kanazawa's appeal for the future.

Savor with care.
Savor carefully. Enjoy gracefully.
A Kanazawa Guide to Thoughtful Travel

For those who live here and those who are here to visit, let us value the following together so that we can all continue to feel and appreciate Kanazawa’s unique character and charm:

We learn.
We come to know the richness of Kanazawa’s culture and history—its crafts and performing arts—and enjoy them through experience.
We taste.
We savor the gifts of this land and sea, from Kaga cuisine to local seafood, and support the work and lives rooted here.
We weave.
We pass on the value of the townscape and historic cultural treasures to the future with consideration and care.
We cherish.
As we come into contact with greenery and water, we protect and nurture the natural beauty that surrounds us – the forests and clear streams.
We embrace.
Whether we live here or travel here, we deepen our mutual understanding and enrich the value of Kanazawa together.

For You, Drawn to Kanazawa.

Why do so many people find their way to Kanazawa?
We believe it's not just the attractions that draw them in, but the rich everyday lives of the people who live here.
Help us preserve the everyday scenes we have cherished for generations.
Such warm consideration will continue to refine and elevate this city.

Beyond the Classics, Discover a Different Side of Kanazawa

Step away from the busy city center, and you'll find hidden gems around Kanazawa that are less well known.
You've come all this way to Kanazawa, so why not venture out a little further and explore the spots that only locals know about?
Visiting on weekdays is also a great way to enjoy a relaxed trip without worrying about the crowds.

Learn About Kanazawa's Little Quirks Through the STROLLING AROUND TOWN 'A LA KANAZAWA' Video

Kanazawa aims to be a place where both residents and visitors can feel equally at ease.
To bring this vision to life, our animated video, STROLLING AROUND TOWN 'A LA KANAZAWA,' introduces Kanazawa's unique customs and subtle etiquette tips in a fun and engaging way.
"How do I take off my shoes in a traditional Japanese house?" "I couldn't find any trash bins around town..."
We address those small "What should I do?" moments that come up while traveling and share helpful tips for a comfortable stay in Kanazawa.

STROLLING AROUND TOWN 'A LA KANAZAWA'

Snowy Road

You can forget your bento, but don’t forget your umbrella.

Make Your Stroll More Comfortable with the Kanazawa Sightseeing Comfort Map

Check crowd level predictions for popular spots, displayed on a simple five-level scale.
Check it when you plan your itinerary or before you head out for the day, and enjoy Kanazawa at your own pace.

Take a Peek at Kanazawa in Real Time with Live Camera

Check what's happening in real time at Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, Gyokusen-inmaru Garden, Kanazawa Station's Tsuzumi-mon Gate, and more.
Plan ahead by checking crowd levels and weather for a comfortable trip.

Kenrokuen Garden

Kanazawa Castle Park

Gyokusen-inmaru Garden

Kanazawa Station

Drop Off Your Bags and Travel Light When You Arrive in Kanazawa

Most accommodations will hold your luggage even before check-in, but in Kanazawa, there are also options that let you travel light without needing to stop by your accommodation at all.

UPDATES

You can check the current weather and the real-time status of tourist spots in Kanazawa.

Kanazawa Selected as one of the 12 destinations in the world in “Bright Ideas in Travel 2024” by Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury US travel magazine aimed at the upmarket.

Kanazawa Selected as Best of the World, the 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025 by National Geographic, one of the world's most famous publications

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