Kanazawa has gained popularity as a tourist destination ever since JR West (West Japan Railway Company) has extended the shinkansen route from Tokyo to Kanazawa, making the city much more accessible with a travel time of two and a half hours. Today, it is one of the most visited and unmissable cities in Japan by both local and foreign travelers. There are many reasons to visit Kanazawa such as it's interesting history, fascinating tradition and culture, delectable local cuisi