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How to Ride the Kanazawa Loop Bus and Local Buses: Boarding, Contactless Payment, and Getting Off
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Kanazawa Nightlife Guide: Where to Eat and Drink in Katamachi, the City's Biggest Night District
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Omicho Market Guide: Sushi, Seafood Bowls and Street Food in Kanazawa
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Kanazawa Castle Guide: Massive Stone Walls and Wooden Turrets, Free to Explore Beside Kenrokuen
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Kenrokuen Garden Guide: One of Japan's Three Great Gardens in Kanazawa
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Oyama Shrine Guide: Kanazawa's Stained-Glass Gate, Built to Honor Lord Maeda Toshiie
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Higashi Chaya District Guide: Kanazawa's Largest Geisha Quarter, Full of Cafes, Crafts, and Sweets
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Kazuemachi Chaya District Guide: Kanazawa's Lantern-Lit Geisha Quarter by the Asano River

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Samurai, ninja, hot springs, shrines and temples... Easy-to-read explainers on the 'why' behind what you meet on your trip.

Celebrated Onsen of Japan: From the Three Ancient Springs to Hot Springs for Beautiful Skin

From springs favored by emperors to waters prized for healing and beauty, famous hot springs of Japan each earned a name for a reason.

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What you really want on a trip is the local food. We cover the restaurants and food streets locals love, all visited in person!

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Where to Eat Kanazawa Curry: Champion's Curry, a Pioneer Since 1961 at Omicho Market

Champion's Curry, founded in 1961, is one of the defining names in Kanazawa curry. This Omicho branch is in Omicho Market basement.

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How to Ride the Kanazawa Loop Bus and Local Buses: Boarding, Contactless Payment, and Getting Off

Kanazawa Nightlife Guide: Where to Eat and Drink in Katamachi, the City's Biggest Night District

Omicho Market Guide: Sushi, Seafood Bowls and Street Food in Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle Guide: Massive Stone Walls and Wooden Turrets, Free to Explore Beside Kenrokuen

Kenrokuen Garden Guide: One of Japan's Three Great Gardens in Kanazawa

Oyama Shrine Guide: Kanazawa's Stained-Glass Gate, Built to Honor Lord Maeda Toshiie

Higashi Chaya District Guide: Kanazawa's Largest Geisha Quarter, Full of Cafes, Crafts, and Sweets

Kazuemachi Chaya District Guide: Kanazawa's Lantern-Lit Geisha Quarter by the Asano River

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How to Ride the Kanazawa Loop Bus and Local Buses: Boarding, Contactless Payment, and Getting Off

Kanazawa Nightlife Guide: Where to Eat and Drink in Katamachi, the City's Biggest Night District

Omicho Market Guide: Sushi, Seafood Bowls and Street Food in Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle Guide: Massive Stone Walls and Wooden Turrets, Free to Explore Beside Kenrokuen

Kenrokuen Garden Guide: One of Japan's Three Great Gardens in Kanazawa

Oyama Shrine Guide: Kanazawa's Stained-Glass Gate, Built to Honor Lord Maeda Toshiie

Higashi Chaya District Guide: Kanazawa's Largest Geisha Quarter, Full of Cafes, Crafts, and Sweets

Kazuemachi Chaya District Guide: Kanazawa's Lantern-Lit Geisha Quarter by the Asano River

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Understanding Japan

Celebrated Onsen of Japan: From the Three Ancient Springs to Hot Springs for Beautiful Skin

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Where to Eat Kanazawa Curry: Champion's Curry, a Pioneer Since 1961 at Omicho Market

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A First-Timer's Complete Guide to Mt. Takao: Tokyo's Most Accessible Mountain Adventure

13 Michelin-Listed Takoyaki Spots in Osaka: The Ultimate Guide to Japan's Most Famous Street Food

Where to Buy Japanese Knives in Japan: Guide to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto & Traditional Blade Towns

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