Golden Week 2019 has begun

Many people are planning trips with their family, as a couple, or with friends to celebrate the last memories of the Heisei era and the new era. For those who are still thinking about it, the May holiday season is the perfect time to visit Kanazawa in the Hokuriku region, where the refreshing climate spreads and there are also natural hot springs with natural spring water, so it's the perfect place to cleanse and refresh your mind and body!

What kind of city is Kanazawa? What should I see? We will give you a rough introduction to the charms of Kanazawa. There are many ways to enjoy Kanazawa, such as taking a historical walk around the remains of the Kaga Domain's one million koku domain, indulging in gourmet food that is unique to this city of gourmet food, and experiencing glittering crafts. Walking around the city is also interesting!

It's also a good idea to take a walk through Kanazawa's history using pamphlets and apps with old maps.

 

The main tourist attractions are located within a 2km radius of Kanazawa Castle, so you can easily get around on foot or by bus (Castle Town Kanazawa Tour Bus, Kenrokuen Shuttle, local buses, etc.).

A treasure trove of crafts and performing arts! Kanazawa is a city where traditional crafts and performing arts thrive, allowing you to experience traditional culture!

Thanks to the Kaga domain's policies to encourage culture, traditional crafts such as Kaga Yuzen and Kanazawa gold leaf flourished, and the tea ceremony and Noh theater that had been enjoyed by successive domain lords also gained widespread popularity among the common people.

This is a place where you can enjoy the refined traditional beauty of the world of Kanazawa gold leaf. Among them, we would like to introduce you to some hidden gems in Kanazawa.

"Hakukokan"

Kanazawa is the largest producer of gold leaf in Japan, accounting for about 98% of the national total. It is no exaggeration to say that most gold leaf is made in Kanazawa! In this city of gold leaf, there is a gold leaf museum called Hakukokan, where you can learn about the history and culture of gold leaf. The concept of the museum is not just to exhibit gold leaf products, but to allow visitors to enjoy gold leaf with all five senses. Gold leaf is made by thinly stretching gold bars and using a highly advanced technique called hakuuchi. At Hakukokan, you can see gold leaf making demonstrations by real craftsmen, experience leaf-applying where you can make your own gold leaf products, and enjoy the famous gold leaf soft serve ice cream and sweet menus, making it a recommended spot where you can enjoy more than just a museum.

■Address: 2-1-1 Morito, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

https://www.hakuichi.co.jp/

"Dark Hill"

Kuraigarizaka is a hidden spot in Kanazawa that is becoming increasingly popular. Its name comes from the fact that it is a dark slope, and it doesn't get much sunlight even during the day.

This is a narrow, sloping road that leads from the teahouse district of Kazuemachi to Kuboichi Ototsurugi Shrine.

Kuraigarizaka, which shows different faces depending on the time of day, is very close to the famous tourist spot Higashi Chaya District, but it is not a well-known spot, so why not stop by while you're sightseeing in Chaya District? Another recommended spot is Akarizaka, located just east of Kuraigarizaka. This area gets a lot of sunlight, so you can stroll around in a different atmosphere to Kuraigarizaka. Be sure to enjoy Meianozaka, with its unique worldview. There are many other slopes in Kanazawa City, so it might be a good idea to take this opportunity to conquer all of Kanazawa's slopes!

■Address: 3-15 Kazuemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

"Ishiura Shrine"

It may be a small shrine, but don't be fooled. Ishiura Shrine has a long history even in Kanazawa, and you'll be touched by the attention to detail!

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There are many words painted on the ladle of the water fountain! They are words of happiness that will bring a smile to your face. The fortune slips are also very cute. You can spend a rich time surrounded by pure air!

■Address: 3-1-30 Hondacho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920-0964

https://www.ishiura.jp/

"summary"

What did you all think? This time we introduced some hidden spots in Kanazawa!

Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Access has become more convenient, and it has become easier to travel there. Now is the time to take a stroll around the city, standing tall and looking dignified in traditional Japanese clothing.

The atmosphere of Kanazawa will make you feel even better if you visit in a kimono. From the classics to hidden gems, you can enjoy sightseeing in Kanazawa, whether you're on a girls' trip, or with your family or as a couple. There are many shops in Kanazawa that are perfect for visiting in a kimono.

All of these spots are wonderful tourist spots that are full of the charm of Kanazawa, so they are all places you should definitely visit when you visit Kanazawa. Make your "Kimono Trip" a chance to experience even more the charm of Kanazawa, a city filled with the good old days of Japan.