Let’s Travel To Kanazawa金沢

in #japan6 years ago (edited)

Ishikawa’s capital city has stayed fairly quiet in the shadow of its famous sister, Kyoto. Like Kyoto, Kanazawa avoided bombing in World War II, and is now one of the best-preserved Edo-period cities in Japan. It offers all the shrines, temples, castles, and historical districts you would expect, along with regional draws like insight into the powerful Maeda samurai clan.

One of Kanazawa’s most enchanting pleasures is simply strolling around the city’s various historical districts. There are three photogenic chaya districts; historic entertainment areas where geisha served wealthy patrons in lavish tearooms. Higashi Chayagai is the largest, and the place to go for luxury souvenirs you won’t find anywhere else. Kanzawa’s rich artistic traditions have made it a UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art, so you’ll find hand-painted ceramics and hand-dyed silks, along with enough gold leaf products to rival the collection of King Midas himself...................

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