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Luxury Holidays At Hotel Nikko Kanazawa

Ideally located if you’re adding a stop in cultural Kanazawa to your tailor-made Japan itinerary, Nikko Kanazawa is adjacent to the city’s main train station, while offering easy access to the top sights – including the simply stunning Kenroku-en gardens and Kanazawa Castle. As the tallest hotel in the Hokuriku region - soaring at 30 storeys high - expect fabulous views over the city, particularly at sunset. A huge variety of cuisine and refreshments can be enjoyed across the eight restaurants and bars – from ultra-fresh teppanyaki cooked right in front of you, to sophisticated French favourites, to champagne at the 30th-floor sky bar.

 

 

Why Hotel Nikko Kanazawa is so special...

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City Highlights

Once Japan’s second biggest city, Kanazawa offers tourists an array of things to do, and the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa offers the ideal base for exploring them all. From some great historic sites, including Higashichaya Old Town, Kanazawa Castle, and Nomura Family Samurai House to local temples and museums including the beautiful Ninjadera temple and the fascinating 21st century museum. One of Japan's "three best landscape gardens" and by many considered the most beautiful of them all, Kenrokuen Garden, is also just a short distance away.

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Kanazawa and the Ishikawa Prefecture Travel Information

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Climate

While the region can be enjoyed at any time of year, spring (March to May) is when there is generally least rainfall and Kanazawa's gardens bloom with beautiful cherry blossoms. October and November are best for viewing the stunning autumn colours and bright red maple trees, while June and July generally see the most rainfall, and August can be hot and humid. December to February can be very cold with occasional snow.

Getting There

There are direct flights (of around one hour duration) with Japan Airlines from Tokyo to Komatsu in the Ishikwa Prefecture. It is then approximately a 40-minute drive from Komatsu to Kanazawa. Japan's high-speed rail system can also take you to Kanazawa. Your Luxury Travel Specialist will advise on the best transport options based on your tailor-made itinerary.

Kenroku-en Garden

Many would argue that Kanazawa’s highlight is the gorgeous Kenroku-en Garden, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. Located in the centre of the town, its name refers to the six attributes that are considered vital in the creation of the perfect garden – seclusion, spaciousness, artificiality, antiquity, an abundance of water, and marvellous views. Take time to explore the beautiful pond, traditional tea houses and utter beauty of the garden, whether during spring when the blossom has bloomed, or autumn when the leaves turn a gorgeous shade of red. There is a small entrance fee for visitors, excluding those over 65 years old.

Kanazawa Castle

Located across the road from the Kenroku-en Garden and originally built in 1580, this striking castle was home to the Maeda samurai clan for fourteen generations before its destruction by fire in the late 19th century. Luckily, the impressive entrance gate, Ishikawa-mon, survived and still invites you into the castle today.

Tradition and Culture

Kanazawa still boasts a strong sense of Japanese tradition with wonderfully well-preserved samurai and geisha districts. Visit the traditional Nomura Samurai House, stroll the Higashi Chaya geisha district, and sip green tea in the Shima teahouse. For a true glimpse of local life, be sure to visit the Omi-Cho Market, offering a kaleidoscope of sights, smells and sounds. Kanazawa is also where 99 percent of Japanese gold leaf is made, home to many traditional workshops and stores filled with gold leaf handicrafts, as well as more unusual uses of the metal – including gold leaf cosmetics and even ice cream covered in gold!

Museums

Contrasting the city’s traditional offerings, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is an ultra-modern, low-rise venue surrounded by glass. Inside, discover a collection of both permanent instalments and changing exhibitions, all showcasing unique artwork from acclaimed contemporary artists of Japan and beyond. Other museums to visit include the DT Suzuki Museum, a spiritual tribute to the Buddhist philosopher Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki, and the compact Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Products & Crafts.

Yamashiro Onsen

The hot spring resort of Yamashiro Onsen has been famous for its mineral-rich hot springs for over 700 years. At the centre of the town is the Yunogawa district, home to the Meji-style Kosoyu bathhouse and the decorative Yamashiro Soyu bathhouse, filled using natural hot water and offering a great chance to experience the traditions of the area. The resort is also home to authentic eateries, traditional ryokan inns and the Kutani Kiln Remains Museum, showcasing the history of Kutani porcelain and housing the world’s oldest Kutani bank kiln!