Kanazawa is easily one of my favorite “off the beaten path” cities in Japan. When I say off the beaten path, I just mean it’s a little less crowded and intense than Kyoto or Tokyo. It’s definitely not a total secret, but it feels like a breath of fresh air. I fell in love with…
Kanazawa is definitely one of my favorite places I’ve visited in Japan, mainly because it feels so much less touristy and more “off the beaten path” than the usual places like Tokyo or Kyoto. Kanazawa is a smaller city, about a two-hour ride from Kyoto, and it’s famous for its beautiful castle, stunning Japanese gardens,…
Kanazawa was a city that wasn’t even on my radar at the beginning of my trip. It was a place I only ended up squeezing into my itinerary at the very last minute, but honestly, I am so glad I did. Kanazawa is beautifully calm, with amazing traditional geisha and samurai districts, stunning Japanese gardens,…
During my whole time in Japan, the food was definitely one of the things I cared about the most. Honestly, I think finding a good place for dinner was more important to me than actual sightseeing, and I definitely found some amazing spots in Kanazawa. Kanazawa is much smaller, quieter, and way less touristy than…
If you’ve followed my blog for a bit, you probably know that I am a massive coffee lover. Finding the best caffeine fix in a new city is basically always my mission! So, needless to say, I made it my goal to hunt down some amazing cafes while I was in Kanazawa. Kanazawa is such…
Kanazawa is for sure a city that surprised me a lot, especially because originally I didn’t even plan on going there. I kind of just put it on my itinerary last minute and I’m very glad I did. Kanazawa is a beautiful city, much smaller than Tokyo or Kyoto, that is packed with traditional districts,…
Kanazawa isn’t necessarily one of the most popular places to visit in Japan, but that’s probably exactly why I enjoyed spending time there so much. It’s a coastal city that’s way quieter than Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo, but it is super charming. It has a beautiful castle, a massive Japanese garden, and some really beautiful…
One of my absolute favorite cities in Japan definitely has to be Kanazawa, and for so many reasons. It is way less popular and way less touristy than the famous places like Kyoto, Tokyo, or Osaka. Especially after exploring all of those, I thought Kanazawa was such a nice change of pace. I really enjoyed…
Nara is easily one of the most popular day trips you can take from Kyoto or Osaka. It’s famous for its UNESCO World Heritage sites, incredible temples, and, of course, the thousands of deer roaming around freely throughout the whole city. I spent a full day in Nara myself, from early morning until late afternoon,…
I really have to say, the main reason I am so obsessed with Kyoto is its traditional, historical charm. It has such a calm, cultural vibe, especially when you compare it to the chaos of Tokyo or Osaka. A huge part of that feeling definitely comes from the crazy amount of absolutely beautiful temples everywhere….