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Quick facts
- Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, was designed in the 17th century and features over 100 species of trees.
- Kanazawa is renowned for its gold leaf production, accounting for nearly 99% of Japan's gold leaf output; the city has been crafting gold leaf since the Edo period.
- The preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district contains traditional wooden teahouses that date back to the 19th century, where visitors can still experience geisha performances.
- Kanazawa's 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 2004 and houses over 5,000 works from both Japanese and international artists, making it a hub for modern art.
- The city's summer festival, the Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Matsuri, celebrates the arrival of the samurai lord Maeda Toshiie in 1583 and features parades, traditional dances, and fireworks.
Travel details
- Country
- Japan
- Wind (now)
- 5 km/h
- Coordinates
- 36.5613, 136.6562
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