Kanazawa, Japan: Castles, Samurai, & Perfect Gardens

Jack and I recently spent 2 weeks in Japan and fell in love with the small city of Kanazawa, a short 2.5-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo. Kanazawa is often called "Little Kyoto" due to its well-preserved geisha and samurai districts and the home of one of Japan's three most famous gardens. It's an excellent option for a small, walkable city experience with the history, charm, arts, crafts, and beauty of somewhere like Kyoto (but without the crowds). In this guide, you'll find: 🌸 A brief intro to the city and its history 🍜 A list of local foods & drinks to try 🗺️ A complete 3-day, 2-night itinerary 🍵 A traditional Japanese tea house experience 🍣 Where to try conveyor belt sushi ... and so much more! You'll love this guide if you enjoy: ☕ Specialty coffee 🍻 Craft beer ⛩️ Shrines & gardens 🍣 Japanese food & other cuisine (we feature an incredible Indian & Italian place in here)

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Liv and Jack

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An American (Liv) 🇺🇸 + A Brit (Jack) 🇬🇧 falling in love with the world. Liv here! At 23, I married my high school sweetheart, Jack. Our adventures have taken us to cities as big as London, England, and towns as remote as Modica, Sicily. We've lived, worked, and traveled all over Europe with a special focus on Italy, France, and the UK. In August of last year, we decided to make Seattle our home base. It’s a city we grew to know and love after 5 years of annual visits. Nowadays, we spend our days exploring Washington and traveling abroad— we’re always looking for our next adventure. We specialize in modern, mindful travel guides, curated recommendations and custom itineraries and always try to incorporate: - local experiences - cultural mindfulness - LGBTQ+, women, and minority-owned businesses - social enterprises and mission-driven businesses 🗺️ Custom Itineraries: Tailor-made trips just for you. 📌 Curated Recommendations: Discover hidden gems and local favorites. It would be an honor to help make your dream trip come true.

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Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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