10 Historic Sites in Kanazawa That You Shouldn't Miss

August 10, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Kanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the city was 468.64 square kilometres (180.94 sq mi). It is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Restaurants in Kanazawa

1. Hishi Yagura

1-1 Marunouchi Kanazawa Castle Park, Kanazawa 920-0937 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-234-3800 http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kanazawajou/kanazawa_castle/spot/hishiyagura.html
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Hishi Yagura

2. Nomura Family Samurai House

1-3-32 Nagamachi, Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-221-3553 http://www.nomurake.com
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4.0 based on 865 reviews

Nomura Family Samurai House

Step inside this traditional Japanese home, complete with tea-ceremony room, a small, enchanting garden, artifacts from the Edo period and personal belongings of the Nomura family, who lived here for 10 generations.

Reviewed By 958lilijanak - Maribor, Slovenia

Wonderful house full of peace and good karma. Extremely beautiful environment. Worth a visit.Wonderful garden with space for thought, relaxation and concentration.

3. Kanazawa Castle

1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa 920-0937 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-234-3800 http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kanazawajou/
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4.0 based on 2,176 reviews

Kanazawa Castle

All that remain of this castle, once occupied by the powerful Maeda family, are the Ishikawa Gate, a moat and stone walls.

Reviewed By Safariholic - Horsham, United Kingdom

It is impressive from every stand-point - History, Scale, Architecture, Engineering, Design, Structural Integrity after so many years (incl Fires, Earthquakes etc etc), the Extent of Restorations, Cleanliness (typically Japanese), and fascinating, even for someone with as little Japanese History Knowledge, as me. TA advises 1 - 2 Hrs. I would regard that duration as 'skimming it'. It really is worth taking the time and having a thorough look round. It spans grounds over several hundred acres, huge buildings dating back several hundreds of years, even if subject to considerable restoration. These buildings included Barracks & Stables, fit to house Garrisons of men. Parts of it, were not that Disability Friendly, yet still worth covering what you can.

4. Rokuto no Hiromi

5 Teramachi, Kanazawa 921-8033 Ishikawa Prefecture
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Rokuto no Hiromi

5. Oyama Shrine

11-1 Oyama-machi, Kanazawa 920-0918 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-231-7210 http://www.oyama-jinja.or.jp
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4.0 based on 656 reviews

Oyama Shrine

The unique entry gate for which this 1599 shrine is famous was originally part of Kanazawa Caste.

Reviewed By ToruO - Setagaya, Japan

Oyama Shrine has a beautiful garden with a pond that you can walk over. There are a lot of ancient trees within the premises that give the shrine a mystic atmosphere. The main gate has a stained glass window, which makes its appearance unique. The rear exit will take you Kanazawa castle.

6. Nagamachi Neighborhood

3 Nagamachi, Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-263-1951 http://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/spot/5962
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4.0 based on 925 reviews

Nagamachi Neighborhood

Many samurai (Japanese warriors) used to live in this area, where remnants of that era, like several mansions, a canal and private gates, still remain.

Reviewed By keithbU3507KP - Karuizawa-machi, Japan

Step back in time in this picturesque neighborhood. The best of old Japan has been restored and preserved here.

7. Terashima Kurando House

10-3 Otemachi, Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-224-2789 http://www.kanazawa-museum.jp/terashima/
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Terashima Kurando House

The 18th-century home of a brilliant young reformer.

8. Higashichaya Old Town

1 Higashiyama, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-220-2194 https://www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp/spot/detail_10212.html
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4.0 based on 2,599 reviews

Higashichaya Old Town

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

Kanazawa is one of few cities spared by bombing in WWII and the buildings are originals going back into the Edo Period; this is one of the neighborhoods that shows that history. It is must see when in the city.

9. Kazuemachi Tea House Street

Kazuemachi, Kanazawa 920-0902 Ishikawa Prefecture
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4.0 based on 297 reviews

Kazuemachi Tea House Street

10. Shima

1-13-21 Higashiyama, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-252-5675 http://www.ochaya-shima.com/index.html
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4.0 based on 306 reviews

Shima

Reviewed By maartenw2016 - Ghent, Belgium

In this very nice 'old' neighbourhood, you can visit this former geisha house. Just two floors, but it gives a good impression of the old days. Check the drums (for a former 'game' between client and geisha) and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

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