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The Loop Bus serves Kanazawa's main sights and local buses the wider city. Learn each step from boarding to getting off, and how to pay.
Katamachi is Kanazawa's largest nightlife district. Izakaya, kappo and bars line its main street and the drinking alleys behind it.
Omicho Market is a 300-year-old market in central Kanazawa, selling Sea of Japan seafood, Kaga vegetables, sake and local street food.
Kanazawa Castle was home to the Maeda lords for 300 years. Tour Edo-era gates, huge stone walls, rebuilt wooden turrets and a lord's garden.
Kenrokuen is a strolling garden in Kanazawa, built by the Maeda lords. Its name means a garden that unites six contrasting sceneries.
Oyama Shrine honors Maeda Toshiie, founder of Kanazawa. See its rare Japanese-Chinese-Western gate, lit up at night, near Kenrokuen Garden.
In Kanazawa, Higashi Chaya District is a preserved 200-year-old geisha quarter, now home to craft shops, gold leaf, and matcha cafes.
One of Kanazawa's three chaya districts, Kazuemachi keeps lattice-lined alleys, Kuragari-zaka and Akari-zaka slopes, and teahouse dining.
Myoryuji, Kanazawa's Ninja Temple, hides traps, secret stairs, and lookouts built by the Kaga clan. Visit by guided reservation tour.
Nishi Chaya District is one of Kanazawa's three historic teahouse districts, home to sweets shops, cafes, dining, and a free museum.