Kanazawa is among the most overlooked destinations of Japan. Visitors who wish to see a traditional city from the Edoperiod should make it a point to visit Kanazawa. The city is often referred to as the Seattle of Japan, as it receives a lot of rainfall....more
Kanazawa is among the most overlooked destinations of Japan. Visitors who wish to see a traditional city from the Edoperiod should make it a point to visit Kanazawa. The city is often referred to as the Seattle of Japan, as it receives a lot of rainfall. The winter months in Kanazawacan become especially very cold as the area receives a lot of snowfall. Kanazawa is home to the most beautifully landscaped garden the Kenroku-en Garden.
There are several districts in the city that have preserved the geisha homes and these districts are lined with pretty little tea houses. Some of the districts good to visit are Nagamachi Samurai District and Higashi-Chayamachi. The Kanazawa Castle Site is where the Kanazawa Castle stood. Visitors can still see the beautiful Ishikawa Gate, which was once the side entrance to the castle. There are also several museums in the city that give visitors a peek into the past and the culture and heritage of the area.
Kanazawa is a wonderful place to shop especially when it comes to art and crafts. The Kenroku-en is lined with several shops selling local items. The Tatemachi shopping street is also a great place to shop. The Belsel Building is a great place for traditional shopping and for observing the otaku culture. The Kohrinbo 109 has numerous shops selling fashionable items.
The nearest airport to Kanazawa is the Komatsu Airport in Komatsu. It is a domestic airport that has flights coming from Tokyo and Okinawa. There are regular buses running from the Komatsu Airport to Kanazawa. These buses leave every 50 minutes and a one-way ticket costs 1100 Yen. Taxis are also available from Kanazawa but can be quite expensive. Visitors can also avail car rentals.
There are a few places where visitors can find halal food in Kanazawa. There is an Indian Restaurant Rubina that offers halal food. Visitors can also get halal food and meat at the Kanazawa Masjid.
There is just one mosque in Kanazawa, the Kanazawa Masjid. The mosque is located in Wakamatsumachi and can be reached easily.