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Kanazawa

Kanazawa, located on Japan’s central Honshu Island, is often celebrated as one of the undercover jewels of the country. Known as "Little Kyoto" for its charming, well-preserved districts, Kanazawa retains an impressive historical legacy with Edo period landscapes, including the exquisite Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens." The city is also famous for its traditional crafts like gold-leaf artistry, Kaga Yuzen silk dyeing, and Kutani porcelain, which visitors can both appreciate and learn during their stay. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring thought-provoking exhibits from around the world, along with the majestic Kanazawa Castle, are amongst the city's must-see sights, offering a perfect blend of Japan's rich past and its innovative present.

I felt very safe here.  The food was great, polite locals and beautiful sights to see.  It is less crowded compared to other tourist hotspots so it is very worth traveling to.  There are samurai and geisha districts as well.

Meet and Stay with Local Women in Kanazawa

Stay with locals

Stay with local women to see how they live, listen their stories, learn about their culture and have a unique travel experience.

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Solo travel

Hospitality Exchange in Japan