[Ishikawa ]Three "slightly more sophisticated" sightseeing spots in Kanazawa

In winter, "komo-hanging "is carried out to protect the earthen walls of the townscape from snow and freezing, and tourists come to see this winter tradition in Kanazawa.

Along the Kurazuki Waterway, which runs from this area to downtown Korinbo, there are kappo restaurants, local restaurants, cafes, and other places that attract many people.

The town is very popular among foreign tourists as they can enjoy the good old atmosphere.
"Take a trip back in time to the Edo period by visiting the Maeda Tosamori Family Museum "and "to see the restored Nagaya-mon gate and the pond garden at the site of the former Kaga Clan retainer Takada's house ", and learn about the steady lifestyle of the Kaga Clan's foot soldiers at the Kanazawa Ashigaru Museum "and ".

"Facility Information "
Name: Naga-machi Samurai Residence Area
Address: Kanazawa Chayomachi, Ishikawa, 920-0865
Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Kanazawa Station, approx. 15 minutes from Kanazawa Nishi IC, approx. 20 minutes from Kanazawa Higashi IC or Kanazawa Morimoto IC
Access by public transportation: Kanazawa Castle Town Shuttle Bus, Hokuriku Railway Route Bus, West Japan JR Bus "Korinbo "5 min. walk from bus stop, Machi Bus "Korinbo Yamato, Atrio ""Korinbo Tokyu Square, Nichigin-mae "5 min. walk from bus stop, Kanazawa Flat Bus Nagamachi Route "Nagamachi Bukeyashiki Ato "

"Kanazawa Shitsure (former Moroeya) "Willow in front

It is not too much to say that it is the main part of the Higashi Chaya district, which is really bustling with tourists.
Many tourists and foreign tourists wearing kimonos can be seen, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of Kanazawa, where the past and the present, Japan and foreign countries are mixed together.

In order to protect the historical townscapes and landscapes that remain in each area, the government selected "the Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings "with high value as cultural assets in 2001, and this is said to be one of the reasons for the highest boom in popularity.


The teahouse district is lined with fashionable cafes, restaurants, and general stores that are sure to be Instagram-worthy. It is also famous for its famous gold leaf soft serve ice cream.

The tasteful stone-paved streets, the townhouses with their protruding wooden latticework, and the sound of the shamisen (a three-stringed Japanese instrument) coming from somewhere at dusk add to the feeling of traveling.
Why not take a leisurely stroll through this nostalgic town that still retains traces of the Edo period?

"Facility Information "
Name: Higashi Chaya-gai
Address: Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Access: 10 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by Hokuriku Tetsudo bus bound for Yanagibashi, alight at Hashiba-cho and walk 3 minutes.
Open period/time: All year round/visit free
Closed: Depends on store

Asanogawa Bridge

Asano Ohashi Bridge is highly recommended when visiting Higashi Chaya-machi.

The beautiful arches of the Asanogawa Bridge, which conveys the romanticism of the Taisho era, was built in 1922 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2022.
It is familiar to many people as a local symbol of Kanazawa's uniqueness, and a place where one can feel the temperament of Kanazawa citizens who respect the good old days.

It was registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property in 2000 for its historical value.


Located not far from the Higashi Chaya-gai tourist bus parking lot, it is also very accessible. In particular, the townscape reflected on the water at dusk is especially elegant and sure to impress!

The five-light An-don style lighting, which is retro in style, and the removal of all electric cables and their burial under the sidewalks, are some of the reasons for the restoration of the Taisho Period atmosphere of the area.

There is also a tourist souvenir store nearby.

"Facility Details "
Name: Asanogawa Bridge
Address: Hashiba-cho, Shukei-cho - Higashiyama, Kanazawa City
Route: General Route 159

Yamato Soy Miso's main manufacturing plant "Koji Park "

The Koji Park was created to let you experience fermented food culture and the power of malt.
The direct sales shop of the head office "Hishiho Kura ", "where you can enjoy seasonal fermented food lunch, ", the fermented food beauty diner , and "where you can experience popular workshops such as free Koji Park tour, miso making (limited season), and salt Koji making experience (reservation required) "are all located in the same building.

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The Fermented Food Beauty Restaurant® is a membership cafeteria open to Yamato Kouji Park members. " "You can enjoy seasonal malt dishes using seasonal ingredients from Kanazawa, as well as fermented foods such as soy sauce, miso, amazake, and salted malt, which provide lots of active enzymes, and plenty of local Kanazawa ingredients.

Soy sauce soft serve ice cream is available right next to the cafeteria.
You will enjoy the strangest flavors you have ever tasted.

Also, at the souvenir shop right next door "Hishiho Kura ", all soy sauce, miso, and amazake are available for tasting and sampling, so please try to find your favorite fermented food.

round, hollow, wood block (vaguely fish-shaped, usu. with scales), struck while chanting sutras

Eateries in Koji Park "Mime to Hana ".
You can enjoy excellent cheese sweets handmade in the store's workshop by long-established miso and soy sauce breweries and fermentation professionals, such as "Komena Cheese Cake ", a brûlée type baked cheese cake with a caramelized surface, "Komena Cheese Pudding ", "Komena Cheese Soft ".

Also attractive is "Komehana Cheese Soft ", which has a good balance between the richness and thickness of cheese and the refreshing flavor of milk in the aftertaste.

It is hard to decide which one to eat with the shoyu soft serve ice cream!

maltster's cellar

The large wooden vats are a powerful feature of "Koji warehouse ".

This is a facility where visitors can learn about fermented foods, with explanatory videos about fermented foods playing and miso samples of different fermentation periods on display.

Although the market is smaller in scale than Omimachi Market, there are fewer tourists, so you can enjoy shopping in a relaxed and leisurely manner.
The market is also used by local people on a daily basis, making it a place where you can feel more "Kanazawa-specific"!

Fishing boats return to Kanazawa Port between 8:00 and 9:00 at night.
The fish are auctioned off immediately at the market, and some are still alive and fresh. At the morning auction, fish from the fixed nets, freshly landed early in the morning from all over the prefecture, are lined up and auctioned off one after another to be sold at "Iki Iki Fish Market ".

The strength of Iki Iki Fish Market is that fish from Kanazawa Port in front of the market, as well as fish from Noto and Toyama Bay in the suburbs, are gathered at Kanazawa Port and carefully selected, mainly local fish are lined up at the market.

In order to bring you the true taste of Ishikawa's seasonal fish, we stubbornly stick to selling freshly caught local products, so you can enjoy shopping with peace of mind!

"Facility Information "
Name: Kanazawa Port Iki-iki Fish Market
Address: Wo52, Muryoji-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Access: 15 minutes by cab from JR Kanazawa Station
Phone number: 076-266-1353
Hours of operation: 9:00-16:00 throughout the year
Regular Holidays: Mizuno, Bonshi Period, and the beginning of the year.
Parking: Available (100 cars, free of charge)

That is "Gogo Curry "and "8-ban Ramen ".
Although it is a chain restaurant that is often seen in Tokyo these days, it is a local gourmet dish that has long been loved by Kanazawa citizens!

Both are available at the souvenir shops directly connected to JR Kanazawa Station "An and ". Please try them.

There are also other spots such as Kanazawa Port Terminal and Oyama Shrine that you can visit "to feel the unique "atmosphere of Kanazawa.