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Kanazawa is a historic castle town located near the Sea of Japan. Kanazawa is well known for its traditions and activities, including handicrafts. During wartime the area was not affected by the bombings and its historical scenery and streets still exists. This has lead to Kanazawa becoming a popular tourist spot.

Kanazawa has many well known tourist attractions; Chayamachi, Kanazawa Castle Park, Kenroku garden, and the Kanazawa 21st Century Art Museum being a few.

Chayamachi

In Kanazawa there are three chayamachi (lit. Teahouse Street); Higashi (lit. East), Kazue-machi and Nishi (lit. West). The biggest and most prestigious within the chayamachi is the Higashi chayamachi.

The stores which line the chayamachi have latticed bay windows and the streets are paved with stone. The chayamachi has an old-fashioned atmosphere to it, and each district carries its own unique feeling.

Chayamachi

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