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"Why is Kanazawa so famous for gold leaf?" As a local guide in Kanazawa, this is one of the questions I hear most often from international visitors. Walk through the city and you'll quickly notice gold leaf everywhere — gold leaf ice cre...

Quick answer: For most travelers, the reserved highway bus is the simplest way from Kanazawa to Takayama. It runs from Kanazawa Station, usually takes around 2 hours 15 minutes, and carries large luggage in the underfloor compartment. Bo...

Traveling from Kanazawa to Kyoto is straightforward, but it is no longer a direct train journey. The fastest standard route is the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Kanazawa to Tsuruga, followed by the Thunderbird Limited Express to Kyoto. QUICK ...

“Kyoto or Kanazawa — which one would you recommend?” As guides at Amazing Tour Japan, this is one of the questions we hear most often from international travelers. My name is Momo, and I work as a local guide and writer in Kanazawa. At A...

AMAZING TOUR JAPAN The final chapter of your tour SAMURAICHALLENGE Why did the Maeda family spend huge amounts of money on gardens and culture instead of building a larger army? Your answer awaits REVEAL THE ANSWER CHALLENGECOMPLETE To s...

Gifu Cormorant Fishing: Quick Guide for First-Time Visitors If you are searching for “Cormorant Fishing” in Japan, Gifu’s Nagara River is one of the best places to experience it. Cormorant fishing, known as Ukai in Japanese, is a traditi...

Looking for the best walking tour in Kanazawa? Hi! I’m Aiko, a local guide at Amazing Tour Japan. I’ve guided travelers from all over the world through Kanazawa’s samurai districts, gardens, castles, and hidden local streets. One of my f...

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Step into a Real Samurai House in Kanazawa Exploring a samurai house in Kanazawa is not just sightseeing — it’s stepping into real Japanese history. Unlike modern cities, Kanazawa still preserves authentic samurai residences from the Edo...

Looking for the best way to enjoy Kanazawa at night? Many travelers visit Kanazawa for its beautiful gardens and historic districts, but when the sun goes down, it can be surprisingly difficult to find something truly local and memorable...