Kanazawa

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Kanazawa, a capital city located in north-western Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan. It has a rich historical and cultural background. The city was one of the centers of Samurai culture during the Edo era, which is still visible in local architecture, art and traditional crafts.

GEOGRAPHY

Kanazawa is located on the west coast of Honshu Island, Japan, near the Sea of Japan, has a unique location that made it a historically important commercial and cultural hub.

CLIMATE

Kanazawa has a climate with four distinct seasons, with summers being relatively cool. Spring brings full cherry blossoms, while autumn is adorned with beautiful maple leaves, making it a perfect time for tourists to appreciate the natural beauty.

Source of the materials from Visit Kanazawa Japan; Japan National Tourism Organization
Source of the video from youtube by Discover Nippon