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[Kanazawa] If you're visiting Kanazawa, you can't miss these places! Top 5 sightseeing spots in Kanazawa

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[Kanazawa] If you're visiting Kanazawa, you can't miss these places! Top 5 sightseeing spots in Kanazawa

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a city where you can almost hear the soothing sounds of Kaga Temari (traditional Japanese traditional dance). In this article, we'll introduce recommended sightseeing spots, access information, and essential travel information for sightseeing in Kanazawa.

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A rustic rural town. A big city with skyscrapers. A scenic tourist city. Each has its own history, its own culture, and its own atmosphere. No two towns are the same, and each has its own original story, which has led it to this day. At Resol Hotels, we were born to weave the unique stories that are rooted in each region, and to become a miniature version of the town. Just as each town has its own unique shape, we welcome our visitors with a different face, each one with its own unique character. Some places make you feel like you've landed in medieval Europe, while others give you the feeling of comfort of a familiar local shop. And once you step outside, you can experience the colors, sounds, and smells that are unique to that town, which you would not notice if you were just passing by. Resol Hotels offer you a time that is one of a kind in the world. It's an intimate experience where you can experience the history of the city, the culture that has taken root, and the atmosphere that surrounds you. It's sure to become an irreplaceable memory for all travelers. Please enjoy to your heart's content the story that is woven at Hotel Resol together with the city and its people.

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About Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa

All tourist spots in Kanazawa are within walking distance. Omicho Market is a one-minute walk away, making it a convenient location for sightseeing in Kanazawa. We welcome you with colorful flowers and Kaga Temari art.

What is Kanazawa?

Kanazawa City is located on the Sea of Japan side of central Honshu, almost in the center of Ishikawa Prefecture.

Kanazawa was fortunate to escape war damage, and as such many historical buildings and townscapes remain, including Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, as well as temples and teahouse districts.

The successive lords of the Maeda clan, who ruled the Kaga domain, placed great emphasis on promoting arts and crafts, and as a result, a wide variety of traditional crafts, such as Kaga Yuzen, Kutani ware, Kanazawa lacquerware, and gold leaf, are still passed down today.

How to get to Kanazawa

Please refer to this article.

Top 5 sightseeing spots in Kanazawa

1. Kenrokuen Garden [15 minutes walk from the hotel]

[Kanazawa] If you're visiting Kanazawa, you can't miss these places! Top 5 sightseeing spots in Kanazawa

One of the three most famous gardens in Japan, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons!

Kenrokuen is famous for its cherry blossoms in the spring, irises in the summer, and autumn leaves in the fall, but the "yukitsuri" decorations used to protect tree branches from snow are considered a seasonal feature of winter in Kanazawa.

The garden is also lit up at night, so be sure to visit. (Please check the Kenrokuen website for lighting dates.)

User Guide

・March 1st - October 15th 7:00-18:00 (Last entry 17:30)

・October 16th to the end of February 8:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30)

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2. Kanazawa Castle Park [1 minute walk from Kenrokuen]

[Kanazawa] If you're visiting Kanazawa, you can't miss these places! Top 5 sightseeing spots in Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle Park was built on the site of the castle of the Maeda clan of the Kaga domain.

Admission is free, but you can visit historical buildings such as the Hishi Yagura and Gojikken Nagaya, as well as facilities such as Gyokusen-an, but there is a fee to enter.

User Guide

・March 1st to October 15th: 7:00-18:00 (closing time)

・October 16th to the end of February 8:00-17:00 (closing time)

- Hishi Tower, Gojuken Nagaya, Hashizume Gate, Hashizume Gate

9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00)

*Kahoku Gate/Nezumi Gate (free)

9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00)

〇 Gyokusen-an

9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00) *Closed from December 29th to January 3rd.

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3. 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (1 minute walk from Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle Park)

[Kanazawa] If you're visiting Kanazawa, you can't miss these places! Top 5 sightseeing spots in Kanazawa

The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa was established with the objectives of "creating new culture" and "bringing new vitality to the town." At a major turning point in history, the 21st century, there is a demand to respond to new urban development.

The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa will create new charm and vitality for Kanazawa through symbiosis between the museum and the city.

Cafe restaurant "Fusion21"

At this cafe restaurant, you can enjoy a buffet-style lunch and sweets made with local ingredients, including Kaga vegetables, in a stylish glass-walled space.

User Guide

Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a public holiday), New Year's holidays

Exhibition Zone: 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays) Exchange Zone: 9:00-22:00

Cafe Restaurant "Fusion21": 10:00-20:00 (may not be available for groups or for private use)

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4. Higashi Chaya District [10 minutes by bus from the hotel]

[Kanazawa] If you're visiting Kanazawa, you can't miss these places! Top 5 sightseeing spots in Kanazawa

The atmospheric old townscape has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government.

You can often see tourists renting kimonos taking photos with the Chaya District streetscape in the background.

It is full of charm, with select shops selling traditional crafts and cafes serving Japanese sweets.

5. Nagamachi Samurai Residence Site [10 minutes walk from the hotel]

[Kanazawa] If you're visiting Kanazawa, you can't miss these places! Top 5 sightseeing spots in Kanazawa

You can stroll around the remains of the mansions where samurai lived during the feudal era.

This area has been designated as a traditional environment conservation area and scenic district, and its quaint scenery is still maintained today.

In winter, the earthen walls of the town are covered with "komokake" (covered with straw) to protect them from snow and ice, and tourists visit the former samurai residences to see this protection.

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A rustic rural town. A big city with skyscrapers. A scenic tourist city. Each has its own history, its own culture, and its own atmosphere. No two towns are the same, and each has its own original story, which has led it to this day. At Resol Hotels, we were born to weave the unique stories that are rooted in each region, and to become a miniature version of the town. Just as each town has its own unique shape, we welcome our visitors with a different face, each one with its own unique character. Some places make you feel like you've landed in medieval Europe, while others give you the feeling of comfort of a familiar local shop. And once you step outside, you can experience the colors, sounds, and smells that are unique to that town, which you would not notice if you were just passing by. Resol Hotels offer you a time that is one of a kind in the world. It's an intimate experience where you can experience the history of the city, the culture that has taken root, and the atmosphere that surrounds you. It's sure to become an irreplaceable memory for all travelers. Please enjoy to your heart's content the story that is woven at Hotel Resol together with the city and its people.

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