Once a rival to Tokyo and Kyoto, this extraordinary city is exquisite
Kanazawa, a Japanese city of 460,000, once rivaled Kyoto and Tokyo as a cultural center during the Edo period. Largely spared from World War II bombing, the city preserves samurai heritage through historic districts, Kenrokuen Gardens—one of Japan's three great gardens—and traditional crafts including gold leaf and porcelain. Visitors navigate deliberately confusing streets designed to confuse invaders.
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 31 Jul 2026, 01:27 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 01:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections