Just two and a half hours away from bustling Tokyo, the beautiful city of Kanazawa is a surreal mix of new and old
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Head to the Higashi Chaya district and you might just be lucky enough to catch glimpses of the famous geisha. Don’t be fooled by the tourists who are playing dress-up though — real geisha seldom stop for pictures and locals estimate there are only about 50-60 of them left in Kanazawa today.
For a peek into the past, the Nomura Samurai House is the former home of a high ranking official under the Maeda reign. From the beautiful tranquil garden to the tea ceremony you can experience here, it’s a lovely throwback to a time bygone.
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