As in the Ryokan Sumiyoshiya had half board, breakfast first like god. You could choose between Japanese and Western breakfast, so we chose one of each. They were not much, the Japanese had no sushi or anything special, but at least leave with a full stomach ...
Kanazawa was one of the richest cities in Japan due to its large production of rice. Its powerful economy and the support of a Buddhist sect allowed independence from the rest of Japan for a hundred years. This ended with the Maeda clan, who ruled the region for 14 generations. The economic power of Kanazawa allowed Maeda become one of the daimyo (feudal lords) most powerful Tokugawa shogunate.
The various tourist places in Kanazawa are widely dispersed, so it is convenient to catch some transport to get from one place to another. The most practical is the bus, and the different types out there, the Flat Bus is the best: it has 4 lines that go to major tourist attractions and each trip is only 100 yen. There is also the Loop Bus, which does a continuous loop, but it's worth 200 yen. In the tourist map they give in the tourist drawn these lines appear.
To make the first visits of the day does not need the bus, we walked to the garden where Kanazawa-jo stands. This was the castle from which the Maeda clan ruled the region. We crossed the garden and out the Ishikawa-mon, one of the gates of the oldest preserved castle (XVIII century).
Kanazawa-jo
Ishikawa-mon, Kanazawa-jo
Later visit the Kenroku-in, considered one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, but for us it is undoubtedly the most beautiful of those we saw. The origin of this garden is medieval, he walked by the Maeda family was staying at the adjoining Kanazawa-jo. The name comes Kenroku-in six ("roku") attributes required of all garden: space, serenity, artifice, antiquity, water sources and good views.
We entered the garden through the gate Katsurazaka, in the extreme northwest. At first glance, seemed manicured grounds us to the smallest detail. In the pines had a blanket of moss that some employees were responsible for cleaning of small plants that were beginning to grow, one by one! Quickly arrived at the first of the lakes in the garden, Hisago-ike, which had a small teahouse on its shore, Yugao-tei.
Kenroku-in
Kenroku-in
A little later we find another teahouse, Shigure-tei, which itself could be entered. There served tea powder for 500 yen. We do not take it, but also enjoyed the house and views of the garden.
Shigure-tei, Kenroku-in
Shigure-tei, Kenroku-in
After we reached the Kasumiga-ike, the most beautiful large garden and lake. Here is where the Kotojitoro, a stone lantern is the symbol Kenroku-in. From where there is no doubt the best views of the park. It is these views that made us think that we were facing the most beautiful garden in Japan.
Kasumiga-ike, Kenroku-in
Kasumiga-ike, Kenroku-in
Kasumiga-ike and Kojokitoro, Kenroku-in
Kasumiga-ike and Kotojitoro, Kenroku-in
Kasumiga-ike, Kenroku-in
We continue the visit among fragrant gardens, surprising us with some old trees that grew there. On one side of the garden is the Seisonkaku, a mansion built by Maeda. To enter we had to pay an entrance fee of 700 yen to. But it was worth enough, there was a tour of all the rooms of the palace, some adorned with objects of the time.
Seisonkaku, Kenroku-in
Seisonkaku, Kenroku-in
We made a visit to Kenroku-in at just under two hours, and I guess they can sense what we think. Later in our trip we would visit the garden of Okayama (Koraku-en), another major Japanese gardens, but we did not like so much. Kanazawa worth visiting just to see this beautiful garden.
We left the Kenroku-Flat in and took the bus route Kikugawa (red) to Teramachi neighborhood of narrow streets known for its temples. No big deal these temples were, so you can skip this area if you do not have time. The most important was the Myoryu-ji, but you can only enter tour. Upon arrival we were told that the next would be in 40 minutes in Japanese, so I gave up.
Teramachi, Daienji
Then we walked to another district, the Nishi-Chaya, the western geisha district. It is smaller and less well known than the famous geisha district of Kanazawa (Higashi-Chaya) is a short street with wooden houses of the time. One of these was the Shiryokan Museum, playing a chaya, brothel where they were geisha house disguised as you. As we was free without hesitation, and attended a very nice gentleman who, being the only visitors to the museum, we made a tour of the house. It was interesting, though be aware that Nishi Chaya is a bit away from the center.
Kanazawa was one of the richest cities in Japan due to its large production of rice. Its powerful economy and the support of a Buddhist sect allowed independence from the rest of Japan for a hundred years. This ended with the Maeda clan, who ruled the region for 14 generations. The economic power of Kanazawa allowed Maeda become one of the daimyo (feudal lords) most powerful Tokugawa shogunate.
The various tourist places in Kanazawa are widely dispersed, so it is convenient to catch some transport to get from one place to another. The most practical is the bus, and the different types out there, the Flat Bus is the best: it has 4 lines that go to major tourist attractions and each trip is only 100 yen. There is also the Loop Bus, which does a continuous loop, but it's worth 200 yen. In the tourist map they give in the tourist drawn these lines appear.
To make the first visits of the day does not need the bus, we walked to the garden where Kanazawa-jo stands. This was the castle from which the Maeda clan ruled the region. We crossed the garden and out the Ishikawa-mon, one of the gates of the oldest preserved castle (XVIII century).
Kanazawa-jo
Ishikawa-mon, Kanazawa-jo
Later visit the Kenroku-in, considered one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, but for us it is undoubtedly the most beautiful of those we saw. The origin of this garden is medieval, he walked by the Maeda family was staying at the adjoining Kanazawa-jo. The name comes Kenroku-in six ("roku") attributes required of all garden: space, serenity, artifice, antiquity, water sources and good views.
We entered the garden through the gate Katsurazaka, in the extreme northwest. At first glance, seemed manicured grounds us to the smallest detail. In the pines had a blanket of moss that some employees were responsible for cleaning of small plants that were beginning to grow, one by one! Quickly arrived at the first of the lakes in the garden, Hisago-ike, which had a small teahouse on its shore, Yugao-tei.
Kenroku-in
Kenroku-in
A little later we find another teahouse, Shigure-tei, which itself could be entered. There served tea powder for 500 yen. We do not take it, but also enjoyed the house and views of the garden.
Shigure-tei, Kenroku-in
Shigure-tei, Kenroku-in
After we reached the Kasumiga-ike, the most beautiful large garden and lake. Here is where the Kotojitoro, a stone lantern is the symbol Kenroku-in. From where there is no doubt the best views of the park. It is these views that made us think that we were facing the most beautiful garden in Japan.
Kasumiga-ike, Kenroku-in
Kasumiga-ike, Kenroku-in
Kasumiga-ike and Kojokitoro, Kenroku-in
Kasumiga-ike and Kotojitoro, Kenroku-in
Kasumiga-ike, Kenroku-in
We continue the visit among fragrant gardens, surprising us with some old trees that grew there. On one side of the garden is the Seisonkaku, a mansion built by Maeda. To enter we had to pay an entrance fee of 700 yen to. But it was worth enough, there was a tour of all the rooms of the palace, some adorned with objects of the time.
Seisonkaku, Kenroku-in
Seisonkaku, Kenroku-in
We made a visit to Kenroku-in at just under two hours, and I guess they can sense what we think. Later in our trip we would visit the garden of Okayama (Koraku-en), another major Japanese gardens, but we did not like so much. Kanazawa worth visiting just to see this beautiful garden.
We left the Kenroku-Flat in and took the bus route Kikugawa (red) to Teramachi neighborhood of narrow streets known for its temples. No big deal these temples were, so you can skip this area if you do not have time. The most important was the Myoryu-ji, but you can only enter tour. Upon arrival we were told that the next would be in 40 minutes in Japanese, so I gave up.
Teramachi, Daienji
Then we walked to another district, the Nishi-Chaya, the western geisha district. It is smaller and less well known than the famous geisha district of Kanazawa (Higashi-Chaya) is a short street with wooden houses of the time. One of these was the Shiryokan Museum, playing a chaya, brothel where they were geisha house disguised as you. As we was free without hesitation, and attended a very nice gentleman who, being the only visitors to the museum, we made a tour of the house. It was interesting, though be aware that Nishi Chaya is a bit away from the center.
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