Japanese restaurant • Namigaeshi-159 Aburakawa, Aomori, 038-0059, Japan
Kanazawa is a city with a rich history and culture unique to an ancient capital. The streets are lined with townhouses and teahouses, exuding an elegant atmosphere. Within such a streetscape, experiencing Kanazawa's representative traditional culture such as gold leaf, Kaga cuisine, and snow hanging is a major attraction.
Kanazawa is known as one of the world's leading gold leaf production areas. The production techniques for gold leaf have been passed down since the Edo period, and skilled craftsmen carefully make each sheet by hand. Visitors can not only observe the manufacturing process up close at gold leaf workshops, but also participate in workshops using gold leaf, where they can try their hand at pounding and stretching the gold leaf, as well as creating beautiful ema plaques.
Kanazawa is known as the "Food Capital" for its rich culinary treasures, including Kaga cuisine. In addition to the superb freshness of seafood, locally sourced ingredients such as kelp and white miso are abundantly used, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the local flavors. Especially during the summer, numerous long-established establishments offer eel dishes. The fragrant smell of grilling and the sweet and savory sauce generously coating the tender flesh make for an exceptional indulgence.
Winter in Kanazawa is adorned with snow. Walking through the city on a snowy day, one can experience the charm of snow hanging. This is a traditional wisdom for protecting the townscape, where eaves of townhouses are extended to prevent snow from falling on pedestrians. When passing under the snow hanging, one may momentarily immerse in a feeling that transcends time and space. This unique sentiment is one of the great pleasures of visiting winter Kanazawa.
Kanazawa offers many such captivating experiences. Why not stroll through the historically romantic city and experience Kanazawa's traditions with all five senses?