Kanazawa is a city like this
Useful Kanazawa facts to know
Kanazawa's traditional crafts and food
When is a good time to go to Kanazawa?
How to get to Kanazawa
Kanazawa public transportation
Transportation passes that are beneficial to know
Basic Japanese

DAY ONE
Kanazawa Historical Walk
Today's route map
The beginning and end of your Kanazawa trip
A light breakfast at a popular bakery
lSPECIALlEnjoy a splendid morning at the hotel
A walk down an alleyway with a nostalgic feel
A riverside walking path where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery
A Western restaurant boasting 100 years of history
A journey back in time, enjoying the scenery of the Edo period.
lSPECIALlSights & Restaurants in Higashi Chaya-gai
A workshop where you can experience unique gold and silver leaf crafts
A meditation trail to empty your mind and walk
lSPECIALlConquering the Kokoro no Michi Mini Course
Kanazawa Station Shopping Spot 1
Kanazawa Station Shopping Spot 2
Popular restaurants with long lines around Kanazawa Station
Enjoy an izakaya like a local
lCOLUMNlKanazawa's Fairy Culture

DAY TWO
Kanazawa Cultural Walk
Today's route map
The Emperor's Breakfast, Kaisendon
Kanazawa's kitchen boasts 280 years of history
lSPECIALlOmicho Market Snack Showdown
Exploring a Dutch-style Japanese shrine
Snacking at a cute neighborhood bakery
A walk through the park, where traces of history and the scent of flowers blend together.
A leisurely break during a walk
Kanazawa's best restaurants
Kanazawa's best cultural attractions brimming with personality

lSPECIALlKanazawa Cultural Walk
The luxury of a cup of coffee and a slice of sweet cake
A glimpse into the delicate craftsmanship of 18th-century Japanese architecture
The pleasure of walking through an Edo-period garden
Taste Kanazawa's famous Nodoguro
lCOLUMNlPopular Kanazawa Souvenirs

DAY THREE
Walking around Kanazawa
Today's route map
A classy breakfast in a cozy cafe
A journey back in time to the Edo period
lSPECIALlPopular attractions in the Musashi Mansion area
A leisurely stroll through the pretty shopping streets
Taste Kanazawa's famous curry
lSPECIALlImmerse yourself in the charm of Kanazawa curry
Kanazawa's best downtown area, filled with shopping malls
A shopping street where you can enjoy your youth
The essence of traditional Japanese desserts
A temple to see interesting traps and tricks
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic temple alleys.
Kanazawa's Three Major Teahouse Streets
Kanazawa's most famous ramen chain
A shopping street that is more splendid at night than during the day
lCOLUMNlYun Bong-gil's Secret Burial Site

DAY PLUS
One more day to relax!
Takayama
Explore Takayama's popular attractions
Takayama's famous restaurants
Shirakawago
Explore Shirakawago's popular attractions
Shirakawago's famous restaurants
Yamanaka Onsen
Explore Yamanaka Onsen's popular attractions
Yamanaka Onsen's famous restaurant

Recommended hotels in Kanazawa based on my personal experience
Kanazawa Circular Bus Route Map

Kanazawa, a charming small city brimming with emotion

“Was there a city like that in Japan?”

When talking about Kanazawa, 98% of people react like this.
A somewhat unfamiliar name even to travelers who travel to Japan.
Kanazawa is a small city in the Hokuriku region of central Japan, just 2 hours and 30 minutes by train from Tokyo and Osaka, but it is always listed as one of the top 5 cities to visit in Japan and is famous among European travelers as a city along the so-called "Samurai Route."


Kanazawa's greatest charm lies in the many pretty streets where Edo-period scenery naturally blends in throughout the city.
This is thanks to the Maeda family, the lords of this region who have amassed enormous wealth for generations, investing heavily in traditional culture and academics. If you visit Kanazawa's three major ryotei districts - Higashi Chaya-gai, Kazuemachi, and Nishi Chaya-gai - you can enjoy beautiful streetscapes lined with buildings that are at least 100 years old.

In the heart of the city, there are many attractions to see, including Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three greatest gardens; Kanazawa Castle Park, a popular filming location for dramas; and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a unique cultural space.
In particular, the area around the 21st Century Museum of Art is home to a number of unique museums and art galleries within a 5-minute walk, making it the perfect travel destination for art lovers.

Also, Kanazawa is the place in Japan where seafood is so delicious that it would be sad to be told it is second to none.
The fish caught in the nearby waters are so delicious that you can enjoy top-quality sushi even at a local conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
In particular, the seafood bowl kaisendon boasts an overwhelming visual and is so delicious that it attracts gourmets from all over the country.
Not only that, as it is known as one of Japan's three major confectionery production areas along with Kyoto and Matsue, there are also many traditional dessert cafes scattered throughout the city.

If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of Japan like Tokyo and Osaka, Kanazawa is a great alternative to the small-city travel destination.
Let's embark on a charming Kanazawa trip with "3 Days in Kanazawa," filled with emotional streets and traditional restaurants that perfectly suit the tastes of Korean travelers.

Five Charms of "3 Days in Kanazawa"
1.
The best 3-day course suggestion considering time and route
We've compiled a three-day itinerary that includes carefully selected attractions, restaurants, and shopping malls, all with the advice of locals and the perspectives of Japan travel experts, to ensure you can explore them with the utmost ease.
However, when traveling, things can happen that don't go as planned.
If you don't have enough time, you can skip some parts and enjoy it in your own style by combining only the parts you like.

2.
[Today's Route Map] to see your travel route and destinations at a glance
Before we begin the main text, we introduce a route map that shows the travel course for that day.
You can see at a glance how to move along the optimized route, and the locations of the spots introduced in the text as well as recommended transportation methods are provided in detail, which will be very helpful in planning your trip.


3.
Time zone-based organization for easy scheduling
The introduction to the travel destination is organized along with the timeline, so if you turn the pages in order from the first page, you can naturally figure out the day's schedule.
The representative travel destinations for each time zone are organized to be the most efficient, taking into account the length of stay and travel route, but sometimes travel destinations with similar concepts are also introduced to help travelers modify and select the course according to their preferences.


4.
Introducing attractions and restaurants that perfectly suit the tastes of Korean travelers.
Kanazawa is a city where diverse cultures from the past and present coexist, offering countless things to see and eat.
I would love to see everything, but as always, our time is limited.
So, after selecting and covering the most popular local spots, we went through the process of checking whether they were suitable for the tastes of Korean travelers.


5.
DAY PLUS enriches your trip
Although it wasn't included in the basic 3-day course, I've compiled a list of travel destinations that can be easily visited in one day in conjunction with Kanazawa in DAY PLUS.
We introduce day trip destinations that will enrich your trip, including Little Kyoto Takayama, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period; Shirakawa-go, an entire village designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and Yamanaka Onsen, recommended by hot spring enthusiasts.