The two factors that influence Kanazawa’s cultural, culinary, and artisanal legend are: one; it was the wealthiest city in Japan during the feudal era. The samurai spent much of their governmental and personal resources on the arts, gourmet traditions, cultural endeavors, and refining the ceremony of interpersonal relationships. These still resonate. Two; Kanazawa wasn’t affected by World War II bombing. The architecture, streetscapes, and city layout remain comparatively untouched from the 19th century.

The Takatas have been a mainstay of Kanazawa’s business and cultural landscape for generations. Diversifying their holdings, the Takatas established the Sainoniwa Hotel in 2015. In order to meet visitors’ needs in the ever-changing travel industry, the idea to create Kanazawa Adventures was born.

Our Kanazawa Adventures team wants to share with you our love and admiration and respect for the people and place that is Kanazawa.