Nagamachi

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Located near Kanazawa Castle, Nagamachi is a district where the former residences of samurai are exceptionally well-preserved. The ochre earthen walls, cobblestone paths, and the murmuring of the Onosho Canal reflect a profound sense of history. As people still reside here, it offers a rare opportunity to see traditional Japanese living in harmony with historical preservation.

Nagamachi
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Kanazawa "Yukitsuri" and "Komokake"

Kanazawa "Yukitsuri" and "Komokake"

Kanazawa City Tourism Association

Nagamachi

Address
Nagamachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
Website
https://www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp/
Operator
Kanazawa City Tourism Association

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