🚉 Kanazawa Station is a true architectural highlight – and at the same time the gateway to the rich culture of the Hokuriku region. Here are the features that make it so unique:
🎌 Tsuzumi-mon: The wooden welcome symbol
- Inspired by traditional drums from Noh theater
- Impressive structure made of Japanese Douglas fir
🌐 Motenashi Dome: The stylish glass dome
- Huge dome made of glass and steel above the east exit
- Protects against rain and snow – typical of Kanazawa's weather
🚄 Transportation & Accessibility
- Connected to the Hokuriku Shinkansen since 2015 – about 2.5 hours from Tokyo
- Express connections to Kyoto, Fukui, and Nagano
- Bus terminal
🛍️ Shopping & Dining
- Hyakubangai Shopping Center with fashion, souvenirs, and local specialties
- Be sure to try the soft-serve ice cream with gold leaf – a specialty
- Restaurants serving regional cuisine such as kaga-ryōri and fresh fish