“Hyakumangoku” City

Kanazawa (also known as “Little Kyoto”) because it preserves much of Japan’s traditional beauty while attracting fewer crowds. Located on the Sea of Japan coast, the city flourished during the Edo period and remains one of the country’s best-preserved historic centres. The city’s crown jewel is Kenroku-en Garden, widely regarded as one of Japan’s three most beautiful landscape gardens. Visitors can also explore samurai districts, geisha neighbourhoods, traditional tea houses, and historic streets lined with wooden buildings. Kanazawa Castle and the surrounding park provide further insight into the city’s rich history. Kanazawa is famous for its arts and crafts, including gold leaf production, ceramics, lacquerware, and silk dyeing. The Omicho Market offers fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, making it a paradise for food lovers. The city successfully blends tradition and modernity, with contemporary museums and architecture living comfortably among centuries-old cultural treasures.