Only locals know! 5 recommended ways to spend time in Kanazawa

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1 [Morning Kenrokuen walk]

Did you know that you can enter Kenrokuen early in the morning for free ? The hours vary slightly depending on the season, but during the summer from 4:00 a.m. to 15 minutes before the regular start (7:00), and in the winter from 6:00 a.m. to 15 minutes before the regular start (8:00). You can do it! Kenrokuen in the morning has a calm atmosphere with few tourists. How about enjoying the beauty of the garden while joining the locals taking a morning walk in Kenrokuen? If you are good at getting up early, please go there!
*Early morning free admission must leave the park 15 minutes before the normal (paid) opening time. Please note.

Kenrokuen

1 Kenrokucho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0936

Historical cultural heritage reflecting the culture of Kaga Hyakumangoku Kenrokuen is one of Japan's three most famous gardens, along with...

2 [Breakfast at a nice cafe]

In fact, Kanazawa City has a long-established coffee culture, and according to a household survey conducted by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the amount spent on coffee is among the highest in Japan. Therefore, Kanazawa has many sophisticated cafes where you can drink delicious coffee. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at a cafe loved by locals. It will make your day of travel more comfortable.

Recommended cafe "Curio Espresso and Vintage Design Cafe"

This shop was opened in 2014 by a couple who used to work as baristas in Seattle, USA. It is a cozy shop that is admired not only by locals but also by foreigners. You can spend a wonderful morning with sandwiches made with local ingredients and a cup of coffee made from coffee beans that they have carefully selected together with a Kanazawa roaster.

3 [Buy fish at Omicho Market and make an original seafood bowl]

Omicho Market, located in the center of Kanazawa, is where locals shop on a daily basis. Always fresh seafood and local vegetables, also known as Kaga vegetables, are lined up abundantly.

It is also recommended to buy fish at Omicho Market and cook it at home. You can easily enjoy making your own original seafood rice bowl! The fish will be prepared by a fishmonger and brought back to your home or hotel in the form of sashimi. Mix sushi vinegar with rice cooked with kombu seaweed and put sashimi on top of the rice to complete your original seafood bowl! I would like you to experience the joy of choosing seasonal ingredients and cooking.

Omicho Market

50 Kamiomicho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0905

4 [Visit small museums and galleries]

Kanazawa is a city famous for art. I think that many people go sightseeing to large art museums, such as the 21st Century Museum of Art and the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art. However, there are actually many small art museums, art museums, and galleries, so you can easily get in touch with the world of art while walking around the city.

Sometimes you can admire works by local artists, and there are museums that showcase traditional crafts. If you enjoy the art scene in places other than tourist spots, you may make new discoveries.

Recommended Gallery & Bar "SOSI:"

Various artists' exhibitions and events are frequently held regardless of genre. You can also order light meals and drinks at night. You can enjoy art slowly while drinking alcohol.

Recommended Museum “KAMU KANAZAWA”

A private art museum that opened in 2020. There are 6 spaces in Kanazawa city where you can enjoy art and walking around the city. It is a museum where you can see works by world-famous artists as well as up-and-coming artists.

Cam Kanazawa

1-1-52 Hirosaka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0962

5. Drink around Katamachi  Street

The area around Katamachi Street is a popular entertainment district. There are many izakayas and bars where locals go regularly! Please enjoy the encounter with delicious sake and food. Locals visit many izakayas and bars in a day, and this is called "Hashigo suru" in Japanese. Why don't you try "Hashigo" in Katamachi?

Recommended Izakaya "Minato"

A Japanese izakaya where you can enjoy Hokuriku cuisine and Ishikawa sake. In addition to sashimi, dishes using seasonal ingredients are exquisite, so please try them in particular! With a good atmosphere and lively customer service, you will have a great time.

Recommended bar "FURANSU COCKTAIL BAR"

The second recommended bar is this cocktail bar run by the brothers. They can speak English, Japanese, and French, so they are always busy with a diverse group of customers! Please try the delicious signature cocktails that can only be tasted here.

Experience the deep charm of Kanazawa!

The ways we have introduced are something that locals in Kanazawa enjoy on a daily basis, but there is no doubt that it is a fascinating experience for tourists as well! When you visit Kanazawa, I would be happy if you could feel like a resident of Kanazawa and have a wonderful and memorable time.

Hotel "LINNAS Kanazawa" as a base for sightseeing in Kanazawa

If you want to visit Kanazawa's popular sightseeing spots and the restaurants introduced in this article, we recommend the lifestyle hotel " LINNAS Kanazawa "! A 4-minute walk from Kanazawa Castle Park and a 2-minute walk from Omicho Ichiba, it is a perfect base for your trip.

There is also a spacious shared kitchen and a private sauna that can be reserved, so you can enjoy not only sightseeing but also traveling as if you were living in Kanazawa.

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