ROUTESFIND ROUTES BASED ON STARTING POINTS AND DISTANCES

ROUTE 01Kanazawa Highlights Route
Depart from Tsuzumi-mon Gate at the station and enjoy the charming townscape on your way to a popular art museum, for this tour of Kanazawa's highlights.

10km

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa recommented

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Opened in 2004, featuring a stunning glass-walled circular design. The exterior also features a variety of sculptures open to the public, including the “Maru” stainless steel spheres, and the “Color Activity House,” a set of colorful concentric walls.

ROUTE 02Higashi & Kazue-machi Chaya District Route
Two of Kanazawa's three Chaya districts are along this route; a great way to enjoy their old-fashioned townscapes.

5km

Higashi Chaya Dist. recommented

Higashi Chaya District

A Kanazawa highlight, known for old-fashioned atmosphere and beautiful latticework in a style known as kimusuko. Relatively empty in the mornings — great for joggers!

ROUTE 03Kanazawa Castle & Kenroku-en Garden Route
This route features Kanazawa Castle Park and the spectacular Kenroku-en Garden.

5km

Kanazawa Castle Park(Ishikawa-mon Gate) recommented

Kanazawa Castle Park
(Ishikawa-mon Gate)

A large park now home to a partial reproduction of Kanazawa Castle, which once stood here. Worth a visit to see the many different stone walls and moats.

ROUTE 04Naga-machi Buke Yashiki District Route
Enjoy the feudal-era atmosphere of the Naga-machi Buke Yashiki District along this route.

5km

Naga-machi Buke Yashiki Dist. recommented

Naga-machi Buke Yashiki District

Once the homes of the feudal lord's retainers, and even today still in use by the people of Kanazawa. The old earthen walls, narrow stone-paved roads, and irrigation channels have a charming old-fashioned feel.

ROUTE 05Kanazawa Port Route
Kanazawa Port was once a major port of call for the famous Kitamaebune trading ships. A great route if you'd like to see the sea.

10km

Kanazawa Port recommented

Courtesy of the Kanazawa Port and Airport Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Kanazawa Port

A major distribution hub for Kanazawa, bustling with fishing boats, freighters, and, in recent years, cruise ships, making it a sightseeing spot, too.

ROUTE 06Tera-machi & Kodatsuno Route
A running route through two areas famous for their many historic temples.

10km

Tera-machi Temple Area recommented

Tera-machi Temple Area

The largest of Kanazawa's three temple areas. Tera-machi is home to some 70 temples, each with its own history and stories.

ROUTE 07Betsuin-dori Route
An especially good route for walking, with historic temples and a charming shopping promenade.

3km

Kanazawa Omotesando(Yokoyasuecho Shopping Promenade) recommented

Kanazawa Omotesando
(Yokoyasuecho Shopping Promenade)

About 300 years ago, many shops began to spring up here to serve visitors to nearby Higashi Betsuin Temple. A charming road for a walk or jog!

ROUTE 08Honda-machi Route
A walking route: take the Green Path to the D. T. Suzuki Museum, a popular destination for foreign visitors.

3km

D. T. Suzuki Museum recommented

D. T. Suzuki Museum

Dedicated to the history and teachings of this Buddhist philosopher from Kanazawa. The Contemplative Space is great for photos.