Kanazawa

Kanazawa 180 mi/290 km northwest of Tokyo, located on the remote coast of the Sea of Japan. This castle town contains streets of samurai houses and two geisha quarters. The main attractions are an atmospheric old samurai residence, the Nomura Family House, and the Higashi geisha district. An old geisha house called Shima is open to the public. Don't miss Kenrokuen, the one of the most distinguished landscape gardens in the country. Dont miss the city's long tradition of fine craftmanship and to watch the production of gold leaf at Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, pottery at Kosen Kiln and hand painted silk kimono fabric at Saihitsu-an Silk-Dyeing Center.