Kanazawa & Fukui

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30 Things to Do Around Kanazawa & Where to Stay

As a main stop of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line from Tokyo and combined Hokuriku Shinkansen Line and Thunderbird Limited Express services from Osaka and Kyoto, Kanazawa is readily accessible from Japan’s major urban centers and as such, a popular stop between those cities. Kanazawa is a relatively small city with an attractive mix of historic areas, modern museums and great food. Part of the ancient Kaga Province, the name Kanazawa literally translates as ‘marsh of …

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Best Spring Spots & Tours Near Kanazawa

As the snow melts in the Hokuriku region, the already beautiful winter landscapes reveal the refreshing green trees and grasses of the mountains. The plum blossoms give way to cherry blossoms followed by the light greens of all the new tree growth. In the cities of Kanazawa, Toyama and Fukui, the flowers and trees are as beautiful or even more so than the big cities of Tokyo or Osaka, with much less crowding. Kanazawa is …

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Best Tours and Itineraries around Kanazawa

Located on Sea of Japan and with easy access from Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, Kanazawa is a city that has faithfully maintained traditional architecture and culture while at the same time integrated that style into its modernist art scene. There is a little bit something for everyone. The capital city of a domain ruled by the wealthiest daimyo in Japan for over 250, Kanazawa exudes confidence in its cultural traditions that you can see even …

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20 Things to Do in Fukui & Where to Stay

Fukui is one of those prefectures in the Japan which flies under the radar for both Japanese and international travelers. Tucked away in the north-west corner of Central Japan, Fukui is easy to miss when planning your travels around Japan. Fukui Station is however a convenient stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen service running from Tsuruga and Fukui to Kanazawa, Toyama and Tokyo. The Limited Express Thunderbird service from Tsuruga also gives easy access to Kyoto …

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1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Beautiful Amaharashi, A Big Buddha and the Shokawa Valley River Cruise

Toyama Bay is famed for its fresh seafood and impressive mountains that overlook it. The Northern Japanese Alps that surround the bay include many great sights, such as the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, the Kurobe Gorge and even Gokayama, but the mountain range itself is amazing to view from afar. This tour includes visiting Amaharashi, one of the most famous spots for seeing the snow covered mountains. It will also head into the city of Takaoka …