Laura Montigiani

Jan 12, 2025 | japan.stripes.com | Laura Montigiani |Takahiro Kanazawa

Higashi Chaya, Kanazawa (Photo by Metropolis Magazine) While cities like Kyoto and Nara often steal the Edo spotlight, Kanazawa has quietly preserved the charm of the era, all without the tourist crowds. Historic tea houses, narrow winding streets and one of Japan’s most beautiful landscape gardens, all in a city that blends the feel of a small town with the perks of modern conveniences.

Jan 8, 2025 | metropolisjapan.com | Takahiro Kanazawa |Laura Montigiani

While cities like Kyoto and Nara often steal the Edo spotlight, Kanazawa has quietly preserved the charm of the era, all without the tourist crowds. Historic tea houses, narrow winding streets and one of Japan’s most beautiful landscape gardens, all in a city that blends the feel of a small town with the perks of modern conveniences. Located along the Sea of Japan in Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa makes an ideal trip for anyone eager to taste Japan’s past without the hustle.