Edo-era

#summervacay Kanazawa—a culturally rich city on Japan’s Sea of Japan coast, known for its preserved Edo-era heritage, traditional crafts, and culinary delights, yet with a youthful energy that marries old and new beautifully. Historic “Little Kyoto”: Kanazawa was the powerful capital of the Maeda clan (Kaga domain) during Japan’s Edo period—its samurai residences, tea and geisha districts still echo that refined past. It escaped wartime bombing, preserving much of its historic architecture .Easy access: Connected by Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo in ~2.5 hours, and express trains from Kyoto/Osaka in ~2 hrs 10 mins—perfect for combining with major cities like Kyoto or Takayama . #staycation #naturalwonders #thingstodo