Kanazawa, like many Japanese cities, is the right mixture of modernity and custom.
Within the coronary heart of Kanazawa lies the Kenrokuen Backyard which has been described as considered one of Japan's "three most lovely panorama gardens" alongside Mito's Kairakuen and Okayama's Korakuen.
Along with being residence to a wonderful conventional Japanese backyard, craftsmanship is likely one of the main strengths of town, however its specialty is the gold leaf.
"It has been made in Kanazawa for 400 years." Says Kenichi Teramoto, who works within the manufacturing division at Sakuda gold Leaf Co. Ltd. "And earlier than that, it was made in Kyoto. And even earlier than that, it was in all probability made in Egypt or round that area. When it was transferred from Kyoto, by likelihood, the local weather in Kanazawa is extra appropriate to make it there. And it's now made completely in Kanazawa. If in case you have 1kg of steel you will get about 52,000 customary dimension gold leaves."
Toyama is 65 kilometres from Kanazawa, solely a 23 minute journey on the Shinkansen, the bullet practice which travels at 260 km per hour. From there you'll be able to go to Shinminato harbour on the attractive Toyama Bay.
"Toyama's elements are very contemporary and completely different from these in different areas, and a few of them can solely be present in Toyama." Explains Takahiro Gejo, proprietor and chef, of the Gejo restaurant. "The chilly water melts from the magnificent 3,000-metre Tateyama mountain vary and sinks into the Sea of Japan and there are about 380 sorts of fish on this sea. So possibly it is a distinctive place in Japan."
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