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Kanazawa(金沢), pop. 438,000, the capital of Ishikawa made from paulownia. In the area of culture, Noh dramas of the Prefecture, is a veritable storehouse of nature and history. This Kaga-Hosho school, tea ceremony and flower arranging are city, originally a small village, remained for nearly 300 years from especially enjoyed by the citizens. 1580 under the control of the Maedas, the second largest clan in Kanazawa is one of the few typical castletowns still remaining in feudal Japan, and gradually developed into an important industri- Japan. Here, one can see many winding paths and blind alleys al, administrative and cultural center. Its modern industries are which form a labyrinth effectively designed to thwart an enemy’s textile, machinery and metal working. It is also home to time- attack. The streets lined on either side with latticed doors and honored industries that turn out highly refined traditional prod- earthen walls remind one of old Japan. The city’s scenic beauty is ucts, such as Kaga-yuzen silk fabrics, Kutani and Ohi pottery, particularly enhanced by the crystal clear waters of the Sai and Kaga-braised gold lacquer, metal foils and various artistic objects Asano Rivers flowing through the city. Access: 1. By Air: From To Operated by Time required One-way fare (¥) Daily flights Access from Komatsu Airport to Kanazawa Haneda Komatsu ANA 5 20 min. by limited express Airport Airport 1 hr. 18,500 JAL 6 60 min. by bus from Komatsu Airport (¥1,100) (Tokyo) (Kanazawa) 2. By JR Train: From Train type and name Time required Daily runs Fare (¥) Tokyo ↓ Joetsu Shinkansen “Toki” 1 hr. 20 min. 35 Change at 11,890 Echigoyuzawa ↓ Limited Express “” 2 hrs. 30–45 min. 13 Kanazawa Ueno Sleeper train “Hokuriku” ↓ Lv. Ueno at 23:03 7 hrs. 27 min. 1 6,300~ Kanazawa Tokyo Tokaido Shinkansen “” 2 hrs. 30 min. 16 ↓ (stopping at Maibara) Change at “” 3 hrs. 26 min. 12 17,210 Maibara ↓ Limited Express “” 2 hrs. 22 Kanazawa Osaka / 2 hrs. 30–50 min. (fr. Osaka) 7,240 (fr. Osaka) ↓ Limited Express “Raicho,” “” 24 2 hrs. 10–30 min. (fr. Kyoto) 6,510 (fr. Kyoto) Kanazawa Nagoya ↓ Limited Express “Shirasagi” 3 hrs. 11 6,930 Kanazawa 3. By Bus: From To Time required Daily runs Fare (¥) Remarks Lv. Ikebukuro at 12:50, 14:20, 21:50 & 22:35 Ikebukuro Kanazawa 7 hrs. 30 min. 4 7,840 Operated by Seibu Bus: Tel. (03) 3989-2525 (Tokyo) (for return, Lv. Kanazawa at 13:15, 15:15, 21:50, 22:20, 22:40 & 23:00) Keihan Bus: Tel. (075) 661-8200 Kyoto Kanazawa 4 hrs. 5 4,060 JR West: Tel. (075) 341-0489 Meitetsu Bus: Tel. (052) 582-0489 Nagoya Kanazawa 4 hrs. 10 4,060 JR Tokai: Tel. (052) 563-0489 Places of Interest: (Numbers correspond to those 2 Nagamachi Bukeyashiki-ato (Nagamachi Samurai Residence Site on the City Map.) 長町武家屋敷跡), 10 min. by bus from Kanazawa Sta. This traditional 1 Oyama Shrine (尾山神社), 10 min. by bus from Kanazawa Sta. samurai residential area, lined with earthen walls, is located west of was built in 1599 in dedication to the first Lord Maeda. It is noted Korimbo and alongside the Onosho reservoir. The area is said to for its magnificent three-story “Shinmon” Gate of Dutch design, have got its name from the fact that the family of a regent named built in 1875, and third-floor stained glass windows. Naga, who owned 33,000 koku (1 koku=5.119 bushels) of rice, PAGE 2/ 4 KANAZAWA

resided there for many generations. The lane where the “Saihitsu- Jan. 2. Admission: ¥600. an” is located is paved with flat stones and lined on both sides with 7 Museum for Traditional Products and Crafts (石川県立伝統産 earthen walls, which give it a marvelous traditional atmosphere. At 業工芸館), next to Seisonkaku. The museum displays Kutani pottery, present, the mansion of the Nomura family built in mid-19th century Kaga Yuzen dyeing, Wajima lacquerware, gold leaf and other tradi- still stands here, as it was in the feudal period. This is also the loca- tional craft products. Open: 9:00-17:00; Closed: 3rd Thur. (Apr.- tion of the Kanazawa Old Shop Museum, which exhibits commercial Nov.), every Thur. (Dec. - Mar.), Dec. 29-Jan.3. Admission: ¥250. goods that could have been found in the old shops of the Kanazawa 8 Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art (石川県立美術館), a 5-min. area. walk from Seisonkaku, offers the best permanent collection of The Nomura Residence (野村家), a 5-min. walk from Korimbo Kutani pottery, dyed fabrics, old Japanese paintings and various other Bus Stop, a 10-min. bus ride from Kanazawa Sta., are the old houses art objects. Open: 9:30-17:00; Closed: during the periods of changing of the Maeda clan’s samurai warriors of the mid-19th century. The exhibits & late Dec. - early Jan. Admission: ¥250. houses are surrounded by traditional tile-roofed mud walls and 9 Honda Museum (本多蔵品館), a 5-min. walk from Dewamachi Bus located in the Nagamachi quarter. One can enter the Nomura Stop, reached in 20 min. by bus from Kanazawa Sta., exhibits art Family residence, which is famous for its elaborate rooms and gar- objects, armor and household utensils of the Hondas, the chief den. Open: 8:30-17:30 (Apr.-Sep.), 8:30-16:30 (Oct.-Mar.); Closed: retainer of the Maeda lords. Open: 9:00-17:00; Closed: Thur. (Nov.- Dec. 26-31. Admission: ¥500. Feb.) & Dec. 29-Jan. 2. Admission: ¥500. 3 Nagamachi Yuzen-kan (長町友禅館), near Korimbo Bus Stop, a 10 Nakamura Memorial Museum (中村記念美術館), behind 10-min. bus ride from Kanazawa Sta., offers a complete explanation Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art. The museum, once the resi- of the Yuzen dyeing process and a chance to see Yuzen hand-paint- dence of Nakamura Eizan, a wealthy sake brewer, houses a collec- ing techniques. Open: 9:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00; Closed: Thur. & late tion of old Kutani pottery and tea ceremony utensils. Maccha tea Dec. - early Jan. Admission: ¥350. (powdered green tea) is served to visitors. Open: 9:30-17:00; 4 Kanazawa-jo Park (金沢城公園), 13 min. by bus from Kanazawa Closed: Tue. & late Dec.-early Jan. Admission: ¥300. Sta. to Kenrokuen-shita Bus Stop, then a 5-min. walk, is famous for 11 Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater (石川県立能楽堂), 15 min. by the site of Kanazawa Castle which has been the residential castle of bus from Kanazawa Sta. The regular Noh performances are held at the Maeda family since Toshiie Maeda first entered the castle in 1583 13:00 on the 1st Sun. of each month (2nd Sun. in Apr. and Sep.), and and basic fortifications began. In 1881 all the castle walls apart from on Jan. 15th. No performances in Aug. Open: 9:00-17:00. Admission: Ishikawa-mon Gate, were destroyed by fire. Finally, over period of 3 Free. Tel: (076) 264-2598. (Need to contact before visiting.) years and 4 months from March 1998, three structures Hishiyagura, 12 Gyokusen-en (玉泉園), close to Kenrokuen-shita Bus Stop. One Gojukken-nagaya, and Hashizumemon Tsuzuki-yagura were can walk around this Edo-style garden and taste Maccha tea served restored. They are the largest scale wooden castle structures built with sweets (additional charge of ¥400 - ¥600) while appreciating the since the Meiji Period in Japan. beauty of the garden. Open: 9:00-16:00; Closed: early Dec.-early 5 Kenrokuen Park (兼六園), 10 min. by bus from Kanazawa Sta., is Mar. Admission: ¥500. considered one of the three most beautiful landscape gardens in 13 Myoryuji Temple (妙立寺), 15 min. by bus from Kanazawa Sta. to Japan along with Kairakuen in Mito and Korakuen in Okayama. The Hirokoji Bus Stop, then a 5-min. walk, this is famous for its compli- garden, first laid out in 1676 and enlarged to its present size of about cated structure and tricky devices such as staircases, labyrinthine 10 ha. in the early 1800s, was an outer garden of Kanazawa Castle. corridors, hidden chambers, secret tunnels and trick doors, hence its True to the name of Kenroku (Iit. “Combined Six”), it boasts six common name Ninja-dera (Temple of the Ninja). Open: 9:00-16:30 prominent features, namely, vastness, solemnity, careful arrange- (9:00-16:00 from Dec.-Feb.). Admission: ¥700. Tel. (076)241-2877. ment, venerability, coolness (induced by running water) and scenic (reservation in Japanese required) charm. Open: approx. 7:00-18:00 (Mar. 1-Oct. 15), 8:00-16:30 (Oct. 14 Kutani Pottery Kosen Kiln (九谷光仙窯), 20 min. by bus from 16-Feb. 28). Admission: ¥300. Kanazawa Sta. to Nomachi Bus Stop, then a 5-min. walk, is the one Shigure-tei (茶室時雨亭) in Kenrokuen Park, Renchi-tei, and only kiln in Kanazawa City founded in 1868. It demonstrates the the building that used to stand here, was destroyed in the great fire entire process of making Kutani pottery. Open: 9:00-12:00, 13:00- of 1759, and when it was rebuilt in 1773, the villa called Shigure-tei 18:00; Closed: year-end, New Year’s holidays. Admission: Free. was erected here in front of the water fountain. That building was 15 Ochaya Shima (お茶屋志摩), 10 min. by bus from Kanazawa Sta. to demolished in the beginning of the Meiji Period, and reproduced Hashiba-cho Bus Stop, then a 5-min. walk, is Chaya-machi Street again on this spot in Mar. 2000. Its 10-mat and 8-mat sized lined with former houses built in the early 19th century, fea- rooms have been partially restored from the floor plan of the time. turing wooden latticed windows and large doors, retaining the 6 Seisonkaku (成巽閣), in the southeast of Kenrokuen Park, is a love- atmosphere of this former pleasure quarter. One can see the interi- ly two-story structure of splendid design (now designated as an or of Shima house and watch the Geisha perform Japanese music lmportant Cultural Property) built in 1863 by the 13th lord of the and dance. Open: 9:00-18:00; Closed: Mon. Admission: ¥400. Maeda family for his mother’s retirement residence. It houses a rich 16 Yasue Gold Leaf Museum (安江金箔工芸館), a 5-min. walk from collection of art objects handed down in the Maeda family from gen- West Exit of Kanazawa Sta. More than 90% of Japan’s goldleaf is pro- eration to generation. Open: 8:30-16:30; Closed: Wed. & Dec. 29- duced in Kanazawa. On display are gold-leafed pieces and the utensils

One-day Walking Route in Kanazawa : 10 min. 10-min. Kanazawa Sta...... 1 Oyama Shrine ...... 2 Nagamachi Bukeyashiki-ato House, 3 Nagamachi Yuzen-kan bus walk

15-min. 6-min. 3-min...... Ishikawa Prefectural Products Center ...... 4 Ishikawamon Gate, Kanazawa-jo Park ...... 5 Kenrokuen Park, walk walk walk

5-min. 5-min. 6 Seisonkaku 7 Museum for Traditional Products and Crafts ...... 8 Ishikawa Prefectual Museum of Art ...... walk walk 10 min. 9 Honda Museum ...... Kanazawa Sta. (Dewamachi Bus Stop) bus KANAZAWA PAGE 3/ 4

for making them. Open: 9:30-17:00; Closed: Tue. & Dec. 28-Jan. 4. 17 Yuwaku Spa (湯涌温泉), 45 min. by bus (No.12) from Kanazawa Admission: ¥300 (including tea and sweets). Sta., is a quiet and rural hot spring resort lying at the foot of Mt. lo.

Accommodations : Number 1 – 23 correspond to those on the map on page 4/4. Room Room Name of facility Tel. Fax rate (¥) Name of facility Tel. Fax rate (¥) Kanazawa: 12 Kanazawa Central Hotel (BH) (076)263-5311 (076)262-1444 5,000~ 1 Hotel Inn Kanazawa (H) (076)223-1111 (076)223-1110 14,000~ 13 Kanazawa Manten Hotel (H) (076)265-0100 (076)265-0100 11,600~ 2 Kanazawa Miyako Hotel (H) (076)231-2202 (076)261-2113 18,000~ 14 APA Hotel Kanazawa-Station-Mae (H) (076)231-8111 (076)231-8111 11,000~ 3 Kanazawa Sky Hotel (H) (076)233-2233 (076)233-1407 14,000~ 15 Castle Inn Kanazawa (BH) W (076)223-6300 (076)265-6365 6,270~ 4 Kanazawa New Grand Hotel (H) (076)233-1311 (076)233-1591 16,000~ 16 Hotel Mikage (BH) (076)243-2232 (076)243-2324 6,000~ 5 Kanazawa Excel Hotel Tokyu (H) (076)231-2411 (076)263-0154 19,500~ 17 Kashimaya Ryokan (R) (076)221-0187 (076)221-7142 8,000~ 6 Hotel Acty (H) (076)233-3900 (076)233-3005 11,000~ 18 Iritaya (M*) (076)265-6700 – 3,200~ 7 Kanazawa Washington Hotel (H) (076)224-0111 (076)224-2800 17,325~ 19 Toyo (M) (076)252-9020 (076)252-9020 7,000~ 8 Camellia Inn Yukitsubaki (P) (076)223-5725 (076)223-5798 9,000~ 20 Pension Raspberry (P) (076)223-0757 (076)233-3591 5,500~ 9 Chaya Ryokan (R) (076)231-2225 (076)231-2227 18,000~ 21 Matsui Youth Hostel (Y*) (076)221-0275 – 4,100~ 10 Nakayasu Ryokan (R) (076)231-3128 (076)232-3250 8,000~ 22 Kanazawa Youth Hostel (Y) (076)252-3414 (076)252-8590 4,500~ 11 Murataya Ryokan (R*) W (076)263-0455 (076)263-0456 6,500~ 23 Hotel Hinodeya (BH) W (076)231-5224 (076)221-2426 5,500~ Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. Accommodations (continued): Remarks: Standard rates are quoted. H=Hotel Rate for a twin room. Name of facility Tel. Fax. Room rate (¥) R=Ryokan Rate per person including 2 meals, Yuwaku Spa: tax and service charge. Kanaya Ryokan (R) (076)235-1211 – 15,000~ R* = Ryokan Rate without dinner. Atarashiya (R) (076)235-1011 (076)235-1024 18,000~ BH = Business Hotel Rate for a single room. Y=Youth Hostel Rate per person with 2 meals. Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. Y* = Youth Hostel Rate without meals. M=Minshuku (family-run inn) Rate per person with 2 meals. M* = Minshuku (family-run inn) Rate per person without meals. P=Pension Rate per person with breakfast. W = Welcome lnn member

The Welcome Inns comprise a range of accommo- W dations from hotels, business hotels, ryokan, minshuku and pensions to youth hostels. Most of them have guest rooms the charge for which is a modest ¥8,000 or less per night for a single room . Reservation for Welcome Inns is available through Inter- national Tourism Center of Japan (ITCJ). ————————————————————————————— Reservation before your departure for Japan Visit ITCJ's website at http://www.itcj.or.jp or JNTO's at http://www.jnto.go.jp. Also your request by mail, fax or e-mail is accepted and processed at ITCJ’s head office. To make a reservation, simply complete the Reservation Request Form available from your nearest JNTO offices and send it to the head office at least TOURIST INFORMATION one week ahead by e-mail or fax, or three weeks ahead of your departure from home by mail. Confirmed flight booking required for application. Especially for information (“i” Tourist Information Offices) your first night in Japan, we accept the reservation request only when you have a Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa Tourist Information Center: firm booking on a flight arriving in Japan by no later than 7:00 p.m. Reservation after your arrival in Japan Kanazawa Hyakubangai, Ro-1, Hirooka-machi, Kanazawa City, To take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any of the Ishikawa Pref. Tel.(0762)31-6311 Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the Tourist Information Centers (TICs) operated by JNTO (in Tokyo) or ITCJ (at Narita Airport and Kansai 9:00 – 19:00 (10:00 – 18:00 for English language); Closed on Airport). Dec.31 – Jan.2

Welcome Inn Reservation Center Kanazawa International Exchange Foundation : c/o International Tourism Center of Japan Ryfare 2F, 1-5-3, Honmachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref. 9th F1., Kanda Urban Bldg., 2-4-2, Kanda Tsukasacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0048 Tel.(076)220-2522 Tel:03-3252-1717 Fax:03-3252-1521 PAGE 4/ 4 KANAZAWA

To Wajima, Toyama 159 N Kanazawa 輪島・富山へ

To Uchinada Hoku Asanogawa Line 0 200 400m

北 tetsu 鉄 JR Hokuriku北陸本線 Line 浅 野 Japan Railways (JR) 川 保険センター前 線 Hokutetsu Railway 山の上 Tourist Information 16 13 Bus Stop 京町 森山２ 森山 1 - 17 Major Places of Tourist Interest Yasue Gold Leaf Museum 中島大橋 蓮覚寺 安江金箔工芸館 ● 広誓寺 ● 中島大橋 ● 1 - 23 Accommodations 恵光寺 小橋町 蓮華寺 長久寺 12 ● 昌永橋 ● 1 ● ● 此花町 ● 妙応寺 円光寺 西源寺 Tawaraya ● 西方寺 Kanazawa Sta. ● 報恩寺 彦三大橋 2 15 ● Candy Shop 永久寺 ● 光教寺 ● ● 金沢駅 安江八幡宮 瓢箪町 俵屋 ● 照円寺 へ 平岡野神社 ● 駅前 ● ● 小橋 ● 玄門寺 来教寺 山 14 光専寺 富 9 HIGASHIYAMAHigashiyama ・ 横安江町口 島 広岡口 Kanazawa IntInt’l’l 23 ● リファーレ前 ● 東山 ● To Wajima,輪 Toyama 乗敬寺 蓮昌寺 Exchange ● 本願寺 ● Kanazawa YH 放生寺 ● Foundation ● ● 金銀箔工芸さくだ ● 慈雲寺 仁随寺 東別院 妙栄寺 菅原神社 願慶寺● 照教寺 ● Hashibacho ● ● 金沢ユース 17 旧新町 宇多須神社 ● ひがし茶屋街 ホステル 六枚町 ● 専光寺 西福寺 彦三 ● 橋場町 15 中橋 光福寺 ● ● 旧観音町 22 本町 武蔵ヶ辻 Asanogawa Bridge Ochaya Shima 六枚町 Musashi-ga-tsuji ● 浅野川大橋 19 ● ● Meitetsu Marukoshi ● お茶屋志摩 ● 観音院 沸眼寺 梅ノ橋 六枚町 福念寺 Dept. Store 3 ● 浅 ● 旧御歩町 Kanazawa Central 高巌禅寺 ● ● ● 名鉄丸越 10 石 野 滝の白糸碑 Post Office ● ●● 真福寺 尾張町 川 川 鏡花のみち Omicho Market 大● 天神橋 金沢中央郵便局 正福寺 Musashi-ga-tsuji 文 県 樋 稲 ●

● 武蔵ヶ辻 近江町市場 化 菓 美 荷 善福寺 Asano River 会 子 術 神 Utatsuyama Park 三社 浅浅野川 ● 館 社 館 野 川 卯辰山公園 Ozaki Shrine 味噌蔵町 Tamagawa Park ● To Komatsu, Fukui 玉川公園 157 尾崎神社 Ishikawa Prefectural Kanazawa-jo Park 金沢白鳥路 Products Center 小松・小松・福井へ福井へ 長土塀 Kenrokuen-shita 20 石川県観光物産館 金沢城公園 兼六園下兼六園下 Nagamachi Yuzen-kan Minamicho 4 Oyama Shrine 小将町 長町友禅館 金沢市足軽資料館 南町 富本町 1 尾山神社 Ishikawamon Gate 3 ● 4 ● 石川門 ● 12 8 Nagamachi Samurai Residence Site 三十間長屋 ● ● Nomura'sNomura’s Residence ● Gyokusen-en Kaga-yuzen Products Display Hall 旧加賀藩士 長町武家屋敷跡野村家 Kanazawa Castle Site 玉泉園 加賀友禅伝統産業会館 Kenrokuen 高田家跡 法船寺 金沢城跡 2 5 石川近代文学館 横浜町横山町 ● Park 5 Museum for Traditional Products and Crafts 御影大橋 18 ● 兼六園 7 ● Korimbo ● Seisonkaku 6 石川県立伝統産業工芸館 永福寺 犀川神社 香林坊 Dewamachi ● ● 成巽閣 ● 安楽寺 16 ● 金沢市 出羽町 鶴林寺 宝円寺 City Hall ● Katamachi 6 美術館 Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art 雲竜寺 市役所 新橋 片町 旧中村邸 8 石川県立美術館 Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater ● 11 中村神社 ● 片町中央通り ● ● 9 石川県立能楽堂 ● 敬栄寺 ● 11 Honda 石川護国神社 瑞泉寺 7 Museum 本多蔵品館 ● Saigawa Bridge 本多町 ● Ishikawa Prefectual 21 Matsui YH 10 安閑寺 神明宮 ● 犀川大橋 History Museum ● 松井ユースホステル 石引町 ● 大蓮寺 石川県立歴史博物館 徳法寺 ● 白菊町 Nakamura Memorial Museum 中村記念美術館 To Hokuriku 新堅町 Nishi-Chaya Hirokoji ● 水溜町 International Culture Center ● 円證寺 Expressway ● 広小路 真行寺 ● ● Memorial Museum (Shakai-Kyoiku) ● 犀星のみち室生犀星 慶恩寺 北陸自動車道へ 本長寺 ● 社会教育センター 西茶屋資料館 文学碑 ● Myoryuji Temple Kutani Pottery Kosen Kiln Hirokoji 13 名願寺 思案橋 ● 広小路 妙立寺 Saigawa Odori 九谷光仙窯 14 ● 諏訪神社 ● ● 桜橋 犀川大通 ● 少林寺 慶覚寺 Nomachi 千手院 加賀民芸 ●

のまち 資料館 ● 高岸寺 猿丸神社前 Nomachi ● 妙福寺 大円寺 Sai River 猿丸神社 17 To Yuwaku Spa & To Hakusan 野町 ● 善隆寺 立像寺 ● 犀川 ● 湯湧温泉 ● 寺町３新堅町 (45 min. by bus) Hokutetsu Ishikawa Line 157 本性寺 ● 北鉄石川線 実成寺 ● 妙法寺

To Komatsu, Fukui 小松・福井福井へへ

Goodwill Guide Groups like the following offer tourists from overseas free local tours guided in English or other languages. They are registered with JNTO and display a badge. There is no charge for their service as they are vol- unteers. You are only expected to pay for their travel expenses, admissions to tourist facilities if you are visiting them, and to pay for their meals if you eat with them. Kanazawa Goodwill Guide Network We can take you around at your request. Apply by phone / fax to 076-232-3933 or e-mail to [email protected] at least 1 week prior to your arrival at Kanazawa.

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