131. The City of Kanazawa

Kenrokuen, Kanazawa’s famous Japanese garden.

Gold leaf-covered ice cream is a Kanazawa specialty.

The city of Kanazawa is rich in history and culture, famous for its Edo-era districts and traditional crafts. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the many things to see and do in Kanazawa!

Topics Covered:

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• History

• Omicho Market

• Oyama Shrine

• Nagamachi District: Kanazawa City Ashigaru Museum — Nomura-ke Samurai Residence — Kanazawa Shinise Memorial Hall — Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan Museum

• Myoryuji (Ninja Temple)

• Nishi Chaya District: Ninjabuki Museum — Dolls Museum — Kanazawa Nishi Chaya Museum

• South of Kenrokuen: Ishiura Shrine — 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art — Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art — Kanazawa Nakamura Memorial Museum — National Crafts Museum — Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum — Kanazawa Noh Museum

• Kenrokuen: Seison-kaku — Kanazawa Shrine

• Hakuichi Kenrokuen Store

• Kanazawa Castle Park

• Higashi Chaya District: Geisha House Shima — Kaikaro — Geisha Evenings in Kanazawa

• Kanazawa Phonograph Museum

• Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum

• How to get to/around Kanazawa

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