Things to Do
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![The entire teahouse district is a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings (Photo by: Kanazawa City).]()
Kanazawa
Famous Places
Higashi Chaya District
4.30 5Stroll through the atmospheric streets where teahouse culture continues, stopping at cafes and stores.
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Guide to Sightseeing Higashi Chaya District: A beautiful townscape with a history that embodies traditional culture and emotion
The Higashi Chaya District is a popular tourist spot where the beautiful townscape of the Edo period remains. The popularity of this area lies not only in its picturesque streets but also in the opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture and Kanazawa’s cultural heritage with all five senses. For those who are keen to immerse themselves in Japan’s traditional culture during their travels, a visit to the Higashi Chaya District is a must. You’re guaranteed satisfaction. This article introduces the charm, popular tourist spots, gourmet options, and more, encouraging you to explore the Higashi Chaya District.
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24 Noteworthy things to do in Kanazawa: A City Rich in History and Tradition
Kanazawa has always flourished as a cultural city during the Edo period and was also known as Kaga Hyakumangoku. You can feel immersed amongst various activities such as walking through streets that retain the ambiance of the historically beautiful Edo period,savoring fresh seafood from Kanazawa Port, and visiting museums where you can appreciate glittering traditional crafts and outstanding contemporary art. Let's introduce some wonderful tourist spots, gourmet food, and accommodation facilities in Kanazawa, a city deeply imbued with the history and tradition of a culturally prosperous city.
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Enjoy an authentic Japanese experience in Kanazawa. ~ Higashi tea house district and Kazuemachi tea house district~
Kanazawa is the main city of Ishikawa prefecture. Ishikawa is located in the centre of Japan’s main island. This region is called Hokuriku. In 2015 Japan Rail started to operate the Hokuriku Shinkansen(bullet train) line. Now we can access Kanazawa station from Tokyo in only 2.5 hours! This time I journeyed through Kanazawa’s popular tourist spots, the Higashi tea house district and the Kazuemachi tea house district.
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![From the deck, watch as wholesalers compete in auction, starting from about 5:30am]()
Odaiba
Shopping Streets
Toyosu Market
4.21 14Watch Maguro Tuna Auctions Up Close! This Wholesale Market Feeds Tokyo Citizens.
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19 things to do in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan's largest city and capital, is a melting pot of cultures and people from various regions within the country and abroad, serving as the economic and cultural heart of Japan. The city is not just at the forefront of trends and technology but also home to amazing traditional culture and amazing buildings that embody the essence of Japan, making it arguably the most diversely attractive destination in the country. Consequently, Tokyo is replete with a multitude of tourist spots, gourmet dining, shopping areas, accommodation facilities, and hosts numerous events. For those unsure of where to start their Tokyo sightseeing journey, we've carefully selected some of the best must-visit spots to help guide your travel plans.
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Tokyo Koto-ku Complete Travel Guide
Koto-ku is located in the center of Tokyo and has excellent access. In addition, Koto-ku has many attractive sightseeing spots. From the latest fashionable spots to temples, shrines, and shopping streets where you feel the history.
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Kudanshita, Korakuen
Tourist Attractions
Chidorigafuchi Green Way (Chidorigafuchi Moat)
4.18 6Approximately 260 cherry trees brightly decorate the roadside, making it one of Tokyo's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots.
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Explore Tokyo This Summer with the “Toei Marugoto Kippu”! The Theme is Photogenic Spots!
This article will introduce to you a sightseeing plan for Tokyo this summer that visits some great photogenic spots using the “Toei Marugoto Kippu”!
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Cherry blossom spot at night in Tokyo・Chidorigafuchi
This time we would like to introduce you each spot around the area. Please see map at the end of this article for reference.
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Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Chidorigafuchi (Chiyoda-ku of Tokyo).
It takes 5 minutes on foot from “Kudanshita Station” by Tokyo Metro Tozai Line • Hanzōmon Line • Toei Shinjuku Line.
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