Oden Miyuki Honten serves up delicious oden from large vats of simmering dashi stock. Perfect food for cold, wet days in Kanazawa, Japan.
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Vignettes of Japan #12: If I were a Samurai
What I love about this historic samurai abode is its intimate Japanese garden in the heart of the house. The Nomura Samurai House, together with the Kenroku-en Garden, makes Kanazawa a must-visit for anyone who is interested in Japanese gardens.
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Vignettes of Japan #11: Six at Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa
Kenroku-en Garden alone is reason enough to go to the city of Kanazawa. With the shinkansen taking only 2.5 hours to travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa, it is more convenient than ever to discover the city and its marvellous garden.
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Vignettes of Japan #10: Reverie and tea in Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa
Travel tip: If you’re going to Kanazawa, visit Shigure-tei Tea House in Kenroku-en Garden where you can sample some tea and enjoy mesmerising garden views.
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Vignettes of Japan #9: The remains of a ryokan in Kanazawa
Memories of a forlorn former ryokan with a lovely garden in the suburbs of Kanazawa
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