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Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Kanazawa is the city of gold, but that’s not all this historical town has to offer. History buffs will love the samurai quarter and traditional Higashi Chaya district.
Matsumoto, Nagano | Remnants of an elegant castle town and magnificent nature

Matsumoto is centrally located in Nagano and is surrounded by the Japan Alps mountains. The city is especially famous for Matsumoto Castle, which is one of Japan’s original historic castles.
Nagano City | Beautiful nature in each season and historic townscape

Nagano city is a good place to stay as a base for making day trips in the area with its good bus and train connections. What is there to do in the city itself?
Ise Jingu Shrine, Mie | The origin and pinnacle of Japanese shrines

Ise Jingu in Mie prefecture is listed as the most important Shinto shrine in Japan. What’s the history of this shrine, and which rituals are carried out here?
Nomura Samurai Home, Kanazawa | Would you like to take a peek into the life of the Samurai?

In Kanazawa, you can find the old home of the samurai Nomura clan. The building is almost intact and is a good example of how the samurai warriors who protected the city lived at that time.
Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa

Kenrokuen Garden is listed as one of the three most beautiful gardens in all of Japan and is undoubtedly the symbol of Kanazawa Prefecture. It was specifically designed for walking.