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Kanazawa is often overlooked by international travellers

Despite a rich history, iconic sights and beautiful Edo-era ambience, Kanazawa is often overlooked by international travellers. With the introduction of a direct bullet train service from Tokyo in March 2015, getting here couldn’t be any easier or quicker!

During the Edo period, Kanazawa served as the seat of the Maeda clan, the second most powerful feudal clan in the country after the Tokugawa clan of Edo.

During the Second World War, the city escaped destruction by air raids preserving its historical parts such as the Castle, Nagamachi samurai district, Higashi Chaya geisha district and Kenroku-en, which for many is the city’s principal attraction.

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Located on a hill in the central part of the city, Kenroku-en is one of the three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan, along with Kairaku-en in Mito and Koraku-en in Okayama. Once part of Kanazawa Castle, the garden was opened to public in 1874. For those interested in horticulture, a visit to Kenroku-en is a must.

The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is an art lover’s paradise with its fascinating collection of ancient and modern arts including gold leaf, weaving, lacquerware and indigo dyeing.

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