I think the thing that stands out about Kanazawa is the fact that there wasn't one or two main attractions that draw all the tourist crowds - the city is chock full of many little things that make it unique and fun to visit around.
One perfect example - Oyama Jinja. It was very serene temple, very nature-y, not a lot of noise but I saw many businessmen stop by to say a quick prayer on their way to work on Monday morning. The bell tower entrance made the entrance to the temple a very unique one.
Next was Nishi Chaya, the western side of Kanazawa city. Teramachi Temple area was a basically a whole area where all the streets were lined with temples (dozens of them!) and although none of them stood out as incredibly special, it made for a very interesting walk. The walk near the canal along Saigawa River was also nice, again, nothing stood out, but it was very pretty, especially with the leaves all changing colors.
Last stop was the Higashi Chaya District, a well preserved town of wooden tea houses that is very reminiscent of a Hokusai painting. Very cool. All in all great little town, awesome trip.
One perfect example - Oyama Jinja. It was very serene temple, very nature-y, not a lot of noise but I saw many businessmen stop by to say a quick prayer on their way to work on Monday morning. The bell tower entrance made the entrance to the temple a very unique one.
Next was Nishi Chaya, the western side of Kanazawa city. Teramachi Temple area was a basically a whole area where all the streets were lined with temples (dozens of them!) and although none of them stood out as incredibly special, it made for a very interesting walk. The walk near the canal along Saigawa River was also nice, again, nothing stood out, but it was very pretty, especially with the leaves all changing colors.
Last stop was the Higashi Chaya District, a well preserved town of wooden tea houses that is very reminiscent of a Hokusai painting. Very cool. All in all great little town, awesome trip.
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