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Seisonkaku Villa
Best time to visit
Early morning offers quiet rooms and soft light on paper screens, late autumn showcases the best foliage reflected in the pond.
Budget tips
Small admission fee, typically 300–500 JPY; check Kanazawa tourist or combination passes for discounts and bring cash as the ticket desk may prefer it.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Γρήγορα στοιχεία: A former feudal family's villa surprises with gilded sliding screens and lacquered interiors that catch the light, sending warm honeyed reflections across the tatami. You'll notice a private collection of embroidered kimonos and lacquered furniture, preserved carefully so the gold thread and pigment still gleam when you peer up close.
Κύρια σημεία: Slip along a narrow veranda to a mossy courtyard where exactly 13 stepping stones guide your pace, an intentional rhythm that slowed guests during ritual visits. Sunlight warming the polished floorboards releases a faint camphor scent, and dozens of painted screens show such fine brushwork you can pick out individual strokes with a careful eye.
Insider tips
- Wear socks or bring easy slip-on shoes, shoes must be removed to enter the rooms.
- Position yourself at the front corridor for the classic framed-garden photo through sliding doors.
- Visit right at opening to avoid tour group crowds that arrive midday.
- Read the small plaques in English for context, and step slowly across tatami to appreciate craftsmanship.
Κάντε κλικ για να κλείσετε μια ΔΩΡΕΑΝ περιήγηση με τα πόδια στο Kanazawa, Japan
Ο καλύτερος τρόπος να ζήσετε μια πόλη με τοπικό ξεναγό.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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