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!

131. The City of Kanazawa

Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin

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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