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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Conveniently located in the center of many of Kanazawa's cultural institutions such as Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is one of Japan’s finest mode...DT Suzuki Museum
The DT Suzuki Museum commemorates the life and work of Suzuki Daisetz Teitaro. Located in the area of Kanazawa where he was born, this small museum showcases his life and work, often cited for his ro...Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
Kanazawa is proud of its rich history and heritage – a culture that its residents regard as equal to that of Tokyo and Kyoto. Located adjacent to the Kenrokuen Garden, the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum...National Crafts Museum
Having relocated from Tokyo to Kanazawa in October 2020, the National Crafts Museum is a welcome addition to the cities growing profile as an arts and crafts center. The only major institute in Japan...Kurando Terashima’s House
The former residence of Kurando Terashima – a middle-class samurai belonging to the Maeda clan – the house was constructed in the second half of the 18th century and offers a glimpse into the life an...Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
One for the Japanese history buffs, the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins comprise the open excavation and partial reconstruction of what was once an important commercial, cultural and military center. T...Yokokan Garden
Sadly destroyed by air raids during World War II, Yokodan Garden and the Fukui Matsudaira Villa were thoughtfully restored in 1982 and are now regularly cited as one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens...Echizen Ono Castle
Referred to as the ‘Castle in the Sky’, Echizen Ono is a 20th century reconstruction of the original structure dating from the 16th century. Sitting on a hilltop around 250 meters above the ground, w...Maruoka Castle
First constructed in 1576 by Shibata Katsutoyo, Mauroka Castle lays claim to being one of Japan’s last 12 remaining original castles. In truth, only the keep (main tower) and supporting walls are ori...
