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Kanazawa might be our favorite place that we have visited on the trip thus far. As Megan said, "I don't want to just visit Kanazawa, I want to live here for a year or two."
To us, Kanazawa passes the Goldilocks test. It's not too big and not too small, but just right. You feel like you have plenty to explore but, at the same time, the town is not overwhelming it's bigness. Kanazawa is not too touristy, but there is still plenty to see and to do. Finally, Kanazawa has an understated beauty with it's creeks, rivers, and surrounding hillsides. This place is great!
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During our ten-day visit to Kanazawa, we enjoyed exploring Utatsuyama Park and Tokuyuni Shrine.
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We visited the DT Suzuki Museum, dedicated to the ideas of the world's most famous Zen Buddhist philosopher.
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We strolled around Kanazawa's famous gardens and its Edo period castle.
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We wandered Kanazawa's 17th century streets known for its samurai houses and geisha centers -- Kanazawa escaped U.S. bombing during World War II.
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We studied Japanese calligraphy under the tutelage of a very patient master calligrapher.
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We cheered on Kanazawa's professional handball team that was playing at their municipal athletic center.
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We studied at the Ishikawa Library, which might rival Oslo's as the most impressive library architecture that we have seen.
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And, of course, we enjoyed Kanazawa's food!
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Team hand ball!?!? So fun! I'm so glad this stop was such a hit. And loved the research projects x3!!
ReplyDeleteHey, Wade (and Megan too) As I said to Jane, thank you so much for taking us around the world with you. This has been wonderful to read and I feel like I'm there. Except I keep getting hungry! - - Buffy
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