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DAY 4
from Nagano Sta. to Kanazawa Sta. by Train - 70 min.
by Bus - 20 min.
Kenroku-en Garden
Kenrokuen is one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan. Kenrokuen started to be built since 1676, and it took about 170 years to finish. One can enjoy the beautiful sceneries of the four seasons such as Cherry blossoms, Iris fields, autumn foliage and Yukitsuri.
90 min.
on Foot - 10 min.
Kanazawa 21st century museum of contemporary art
This museum focuses on the Contemporary Art. It's located in the center of the City and thus can be easily reached. It's a museum resembling a park where one comes across all kinds of people and can have a variety of experiences.
Circular in form, the Museum has a diameter of 113m with the glass peripherals. People can walk through freely all sections of their choice.
60 min.
[Lunch]
Blackthroat seaperch
on Foot - 10 min.
Nagamachi Samurai Houses
The atmosphere of Kanazawa of the feudal times still lingers in this area where old samurai houses lined the streets. One can definitely imagine how the town was like from the different structures, such as the houses with samurai windows, and the mud walls under the yellow wooden roofs. The Nomura Samurai Family Residence is open to the public so visitors can get a feel of Samurai's daily lives.
50 min.
on Foot - 10 min.
Omicho Market
Omicho market is a famous local market in Kanazawa. It started as a morning market some 400 years back. It's been popularly known as "Kanazawa's Kitchen" and is always bustling with local residents as well as tourists. In the market, a variety of things are sold such as fresh fish, vegetables, meat, sweets, daily commodities, and so on. You won't miss the unique atmosphere of the place created by shop keepers' cheerful and loud shouts flying all around.
50 min.
on Foot - 15 min.
Higashi-Chaya Teahouse District
Near the Asanogawa river, this area shows the picturesque atmosphere of the wooden lattice fronts of old geisha houses and restaurants. One can still hear the sounds of Shamisen strings and Taiko drum from teahouses echoing through the streets. In this area, there are some teahouses that were constructed 200 years ago.
60 min.
on Foot - 20 min.
Kaga cuisine
The biggest characteristics of the Kaga cuisine is that customers can enjoy the delicious dishes served on the special plates and bowls, which include the beautiful lacquerware with decorations of gold leaves, as well as the gorgeous Kutaniyaki porcelains. Furthermore, you can enjoy the various traditional dishes that are made with local food.
60 min.
[Stay]
Kanazawa
