Finally, a sunny day in Kanazawa

Finally, a sunny day in Kanazawa

On the last day of my Obon vacation I visited Kanazawa en route to Kyoto. Minutes before I left Toyama, I bought masuzushi, a local speciality. It is a kind of pressed sushi (oshizushi) with trout, which is related to

Japan 2017/18 Day 12: Kaga Onsen

Japan 2017/18 Day 12: Kaga Onsen

The best thing to pass bad weather is taking a hot bath. Following this mentality, I visited Yamanaka Onsen today, a secluded Onsen town in a gorge south of Kanazawa. Also I enjoyed more fresh sea food in Kanazawa.

Japan 2017/18 Day 11: Kanazawa

Japan 2017/18 Day 11: Kanazawa

Located between the mountains and the coast, Kanazawa combines many opposites, which are reflected in its architecture, the cuisine and the culture. When I first visited the city in 2014, I liked it so much that I wanted to return on the next opportunity. While it was raining for during the whole day, I made the most out of it.

Japan Trip Itinerary – Chapter 4: Chūbu

Japan Trip Itinerary – Chapter 4: Chūbu

After touring through Kyushu I will head back to Tokyo for the last few days. I will not take the direct Shinkansen route from Kyoto back to Tokyo via Nagoya, but will make a detour to the Chubu region.