We checked out Omicho market, had lunch there, relaxed at the hotel, did laundry, and had Hanton rice and curry for dinner, also at the market.

The first place our guide took us to in the morning, was Oyama Shrine.

We checked out Kanazawa castle and its garden, learning about its history and building style.

Kenroku-en (Garden), one of the three most beautiful in Japan, was next on our agenda.

We visited the Nagamachi Buke Yashiki, or Samurai, District. Some of the old streets and houses are mostly preserved. We visited a restored former Samurai residence.

We crossed the Asano River (North-East of the castle grounds) into the Higashi Chaya(芸者), or Geisha district 🗾. It was a reasonable distance away, so we took a taxi. Gold Leaf Manufacturing We l...

We had dinner at a recommended yakitori izakaya.

We spent the day visiting the village of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We left Kanazawa for Kyoto. Shinkansen to Tsuruga, and then a limited express to Kyoto. Lunch and a brief visit to Nishiki market.

Higashiyama District The tea ceremony was in the Higashiyama district. There was no good subway connection to get there, but a bus was an option. We did not want to deal with that, so we took a ta...