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A scenic drive from Toyama to Kanazawa.

July 16, 2023

"Famed for the World Heritage Gokayama villages and Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Toyama is home to some of Japan's most spectacular forests and waterways
Toyama is part of Japan's snow country, stunning in winter when the thatched-roof houses of Gokayama conjure images of Lapland. When the snow begins to melt, the Tateyama Mountain Range and local gorges draw nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts for scenic hikes, mountain exploration, and casual hot spring getaways. Seasonal seafood, such as firefly squid in spring, is another regional draw. While in the area, keep your eye out for glassware, bronzeware, wood carvings and other traditional crafts with centuries-long histories."
--https://www.japan.travel/en/destinati...


"First-time visitors to Kanazawa city will undoubtedly find the city delightfully convenient to navigate. The city's layout is centered around Kanazawa Castle Park, with a circular tourist bus route connecting all of the major tourist areas around it, including Kanazawa Station. Here is a simple guide to each of those areas with our recommendations of things to do and see.

If you arrive by rail, you'll understand immediately why Kanazawa Station has admirers from around the globe and was called one of the most beautiful train stations in the world by a major travel magazine. Besides its convenient layout and huge glass Motenashi Dome sheltering visitors from rain and snow, the station boasts one of Japan's most recognizable modern icons, the Tsuzumi-mon Gate, which honors the traditional performing art of Noh theater of Kanazawa city. There is shopping and food galore around the station, including Kanazawa Forus with seven floors of shops and restaurants. Kanazawa Hyakubangai shopping mall, attached to the station, has shops selling a mix of Japanese and international goods, including branches of Kanazawa's oldest traditional shops. You'll also find several large and convenient hotels within walking distance if you prefer accommodations near transportation hubs.

Higashi Chaya is the largest of the three historical geisha entertainment districts still existing in Kanazawa. Although you may not spot a real geisha during your visit, if you come in the evening, you might hear the sounds of geisha singing or playing traditional instruments floating through the streets. As a perfectly preserved neighborhood from Kanazawa's Edo Period history, local and overseas tourists alike enjoy dressing in a rental kimono or summer yukata and taking photos here. Many of the buildings that are no longer used as geisha houses have been repurposed as shops, restaurants, and chic cafes.

Kanazawa Castle is the place the city of Kanazawa revolves around, as it has been since Maeda Toshiie began his reign over the city and surrounding region in 1583 from within its sturdy walls. While many castle buildings no longer remain, several structures have been reconstructed, with others currently in progress. However, the sprawling castle park, with its well-preserved representation of castle wall building techniques, remains a place for visitors and locals alike to enjoy the natural beauty of the changing seasons and glimpse the samurai world of the Edo Period.

Within the park Gyokuseninmaru Garden, a lovely example of Japanese garden design is not to be missed. Enjoy a cup of matcha and Japanese sweets there while enjoying its tranquil atmosphere.

Located south of Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden is another of Kanazawa's iconic locations. Constructed over several centuries with the six attributes that make the perfect garden, it's no wonder Kenrokuen is considered one of the three famous gardens of Japan. What's more, a stroll through the garden is an entirely different experience in each of the four seasons.

Adjacent to the garden, Seisonkaku Villa is a beautiful former residence built for the mother of the 13th lord of the Maeda clan. It was originally considered a palace, and the elegant decor within represents the finest elements of Japanese and Western craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Next door to the Villa, you'll find the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum for Traditional Products and Crafts featuring all 36 of the designated traditional crafts of Ishikawa. From silk kimono to delicate porcelain to glossy lacquerware, see some of the finest works of handmade crafts from the region on display here."
--https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/trip-idea...