[2025 Kanazawa Attraction] Travel Guide for D.T. Suzuki Museum (Updated Apr)

#Art Gallery The D.T. Suzuki Memorial Museum in Kanazawa consists of different courtyards and corridors, and conveys the Zen spirit to visitors through architecture The museum has a total of entrance building, exhibition building, and thinking space building, which are connected by corridors, and the entrance courtyard, water mirror courtyard, and open-air courtyard are scattered among them In addition to exhibiting D.T. Suzuki's life and photos, the museum also exhibits various courtyards and corridors The thinking space is a very suitable space for sitting quietly and meditating So it is better to say that you come here to empty yourself and feel the Zen spirit in the space freely The D.T. Suzuki Museum is closed every Monday, and the latest admission time is 16:30 It is highly recommended to put it in your pocket list when you come to Kanazawa! #D.T.Suzuki #Kanazawa #100 ways to travel #dopaminetravel #Zen

#modern architecture #hot springs #100 ways to travel The Suzuki Daijo Museum was built in memory of the famous Japanese Buddhist scholar Suzuki Daijoku. The goal is to make the general public reflect on Buddhist teachings through its architecture. Therefore, the building combines Buddhist characteristics with a modern architectural style. Famous architect Yoshio Taniguchi, using simple building materials, combined with natural light and water shadows, visitors can definitely feel an innovative philosophical experience. 🕰️Opening hours: 9:30～17:00, closed on Mondays 🏖️ Environment/Facilities: Indoor exhibition hall and practice space, plus outdoor garden and pool tour 📍Address: 3-4-20 Hondo-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 💰Average consumption per person: Free admission 💞Reason for recommendation: Feel the architecture of Japanese philosophy 🗓️ Itinerary: You can visit with neighboring places such as Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen

The Suzuki Daisetsu Museum was built in memory of Suzuki Daisetsu, who was born in Hondamachi, Kanazawa, studied Buddhist thought, especially Zen, and made the world of Zen known to the world. It was built in 2011 and designed by Yoshio Taniguchi. The museum building itself is worth seeing, as are the exhibits inside. #KanazawaTourism

The Suzuki Daisetsu Museum in Kanazawa is a museum where you can experience the ideas of Suzuki Daisetsu, a Buddhist scholar known for spreading Zen to the world. 😌 It seems to be popular not only with Japanese but also with foreign tourists, and when I visited, there were many tourists! I went there when the autumn leaves in Kanazawa were at their best, and the autumn leaves on the mountain behind the garden were a spectacular sight! 🍁 Access: 3-4-20 Hondamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture #Kanazawa #Museum

Address: 3 Chome-4-20 Hondamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0964, Japan Getting there: You can take a bus and stop at Hondamachi bus stop. From there you only need to walk about five minutes to reach the museum. Highlights: The D. T. Suzuki Museum is one of the museum that give me the most vivid and memorable impressions.The museum commemorate the life and works of Suzuki Daisetz Teitaro, a prominent Buddhist philosopher. 😃 The D.T. Suzuki Museum is a simple yet elegant building—designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi—coated with a neutral greyscale color scheme that enhances the vibrancy of the surrounding greenery. Another feature of the museum is the Contemplative Space, consisting of a large room with openings on all four sides, which extends out into the Water Mirror Garden. 😌 Opening hours: 9.30am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 310yen per person. #asiatrip #japantravel #culturewalk

| Three-Day Tour of Kanazawa and Toyama. 🔷Three-day itinerary: Day 1: Takayama ➡️ Bus 🚌 ➡️ Kanazawa ➡️ D.T. Suzuki Museum ➡️ 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa ➡️ ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa Day 2: Kanazawa ➡️ Shinkansen 🚄 ➡️ Kurobe Unazuki ➡️ Unazuki Onsen ➡️ Kurobe Gorge Railway ➡️ Gorge hiking ➡️ Return to Toyama ➡️ Toyama Glass Art Museum ➡️ Return to Kanazawa hotel Day 3: Kanazawa hotel ➡️ Omicho Market ➡️ Higashi Chaya District ➡️ Kazuemachi Chaya District ➡️ Kenrokuen Garden ➡️ Kanazawa Castle ➡️ Oyama Shrine ➡️ Nagamachi Samurai District ➡️ Kanazawa Station to Nagoya 🔷Kenrokuen Garden, known as one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, offers breathtaking scenery and spectacular Japanese landscaping. The logo of Kenrokuen is the koto-shaped stone lantern, and the garden features a "strolling garden" design that allows visitors to enjoy different views while walking. 🔷D.T. Suzuki (1870-1966), known as "the world's Zen master." The D.T. Suzuki Museum was designed by Yoshio Taniguchi, and has an extraordinarily powerful atmosphere that is incredibly serene. Over 70% of the space is dedicated to a "water mirror," with floor-to-ceiling windows where each window frame becomes a picture. The "Water Mirror Garden" embodies the essence of Zen self-reflection in an enclosed space. 🔷21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Architecture Biennale. The museum's exterior resembles a transparent floating disc, with 360-degree transparent glass walls that naturally integrate the outdoor scenery with the interior, allowing people to experience the connection between art and the city. 🔷Toyama Glass Art Museum, designed by architect Kengo Kuma, features an exterior wall combining granite, glass, aluminum, and other materials, resembling the expressive Tateyama mountain range. Additionally, the interior space is spacious and transparent, with extensive use of wood creating a particularly warm environment. 🔷Kurobe Gorge, located in eastern Toyama Prefecture, is Japan's deepest V-shaped gorge nestled between the Tateyama and Ushiro-Tateyama mountain ranges. Riding the slow-moving electric train of the Kurobe Gorge Railway allows you to enjoy the beautiful gorge scenery between Unazuki Onsen Station and Keyakidaira Station.

Suzuki Daisetsu, whose name became known in Japan because Steve Jobs respected him! ︎There is a memorial museum for Suzuki in Hondacho, Kanazawa City✨ Suzuki Daisetsu (1870-1966) was a Buddhist philosopher and thinker born in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. He translated Buddhist books into English and spread the ideas of Mahayana Buddhism, especially Zen, all over the world. He has given many lectures overseas and influenced many cultural figures and business people. The Suzuki Daisetsu Memorial Museum was designed by Yoshio Taniguchi of Taniguchi Architects, which has many architecture fans all over the country. It is a modernist building made of concrete with beautiful straight lines, and unnecessary decoration is eliminated as much as possible. Facing the external corridor and contemplation space is a water mirror garden, which is the best photo spot📸✨✨The beautiful building is reflected on the water surface like a waveless water mirror. Depending on the angle and field of view, you can take photos that contrast not only the buildings but also the trees and blue sky. ♬ And occasionally, waves appear on the water surface. 🫧 The ripples periodically spread out from the center, and you will forget the passage of time as you stare at them. It will reopen in March 2024. ✨ When you enter the museum, you will receive a file at the entrance that contains Suzuki Daisetsu's profile and other information! In several places in the museum, there are leaflets with "famous quotes" and their explanations, and the system is to collect them and store them in a file! So far, over 50 quotes have been published in leaflets, but there are no plans to publish them in a book, so please visit and collect them for yourself♬ [D.T. Suzuki Museum] Address: 3-4-20 Hondamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0964 Business hours: 9:30-17:00 (entry until 16:30) Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is a holiday, the following weekday) Admission: General admission is 310 yen, 210 yen for those aged 65 or older and those with a disability certificate and their caregivers (presentation of the disability certificate app "Mirairo ID" is also applicable) (free on holidays), free for high school students and younger #seasonal places in Japan #trip #domestic travel #Kanazawa

1. D.T. Suzuki Museum Address: 3-4-20 Hondamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0964 Highlight: The stunning view resembling an inverted Mt. Fuji 2. Ishiura Shrine Address: 3-1-30 Hondamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0964 Highlight: The torii gate with a sense of perspective 3. Go! Go! Curry Highlight: The incredibly delicious curry originating from Kanazawa 4. Hyatt Centric Kanazawa 4-star Hotel Address: 1-5-2 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031 Highlight: Luxurious interior Almost directly connected to the station

The Suzuki Daisetsu Museum in Kanazawa is a beautiful facility built to commemorate Suzuki Daisetsu, who spread Zen thought to the world. Although the building itself is simple, its design, which harmonizes with nature, is soothing to the soul. As one of the advocates of Zen thought, you can enjoy a relaxing time in the garden🌿 The museum has exhibits that allow you to gain a deeper understanding of his thought, and also has a space for meditation. In particular, the Water Mirror Garden is filled with a silence that cleanses the soul, deeply moving visitors💧 Water and greenery spread out as far as the eye can see, making it a mysterious space that makes you feel like you are alone in it🌊 It is a relatively empty spot, so you can enjoy it at your leisure! You can take lots of beautiful photos, so please come and visit us 📷 📍Location: Hondamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture ⏰Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you for reading to the end ✨ I'm a company employee with weekends off, but I enjoy planning trips on weekends and paid leave. I want to know about places like this! I want to go here! We look forward to your comments! #Domestic travel #Kanazawa trip #Kanazawa sightseeing #D.T. Suzuki Museum

This time we will be introducing the Suzuki Daisetsu Museum in Kanazawa. This is a museum dedicated to Suzuki Daisetsu, the world-famous Buddhist philosopher born in Kanazawa. The museum is structured so that visitors can wander around three buildings and three gardens, and is popular for its tranquil spaces that seem cut off from the real world, such as the "Water Mirror Garden," where the water's surface reflects its surroundings like a mirror, and the "Contemplation Space Building," where visitors can immerse themselves in contemplation. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can take time to calm your mind and meditate, so it's a great place to stop by when you're traveling to Kanazawa! 📍3-4-20 Hondamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture🚃 About 5 minutes walk from the "Hondamachi" bus stop on the Kanazawa Castle Town Tour Bus or Hokuriku Railroad Bus About 5 minutes walk from the "Hondamachi, Opera House, Suzuki Daisetsu Museum" bus stop on the town bus⏰ 9:30-17:00 (entry until 16:30) Closed: Every Monday, New Year's holidays💰 Adults 310 yen #Travelingwithme #SightseeinginKanazawa #SuzukiDaisetsuMuseum

An architecture spot I wanted to visit! #Sakura2024 It was a beautiful space with cherry blossoms flickering all around🌸 I love how the triangle of light reflects off of it to form an isosceles triangle. It was so quiet that it felt like time had stopped. The contemplative space reflected in the water mirror garden was so beautiful that I was immersed in the world view... It was sublime and I felt like my soul had been cleansed 🚿 ──────────────── ☑︎ The building and garden designed by Yoshio Taniguchi are simply beautiful... ☑︎ Learn about Buddhist philosophy through exhibitions of calligraphy and photography ☑︎ Apparently some people even practice zazen in the contemplative space 🧘 ──────────────── 📍D.T. Suzuki Museum Address: 3-4-20 Hondamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture ⇒ About 20 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station, "Hondamachi" or "Hondamachi Opera House Suzuki Museum" 🕛: 9:30-17:00 (entry until 16:30) 📅: Closed on Mondays and New Year holidays 🎫: Open to the public 300 yen, free for high school students and younger ──────────────── #D.S. Suzuki Museum #Yoshio Taniguchi#architecture tour #art tour #Kanazawa