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Kanazawa Castle Series

Chubu/Central Japan

Kanazawa Castle in 1 Hour: 7 Must-See Spots with 360° Panoramas & Route Map

Short on time in Kanazawa? This 1-hour model route covers the 7 essential castle highlights — from Ishikawa-mon to Nezumitamon Bridge — with exclusive 360° panoramas at every stop.
Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaMaeda ToshiieToshiie Travel Guide
Chubu/Central Japan

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 2: Kahoku-mon Gate, Sannomaru Plaza & Hashizume-mon — The Reconstructed Front Entrance in 360°

Walk Kanazawa Castle's main approach: Kahoku-mon Gate (reconstructed 2010), Sannomaru Plaza's Kirikomi-hagi stonework, and Hashizume-mon. 360° panoramas and free interior access.
Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed
Chubu/Central Japan

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 3: Kita-no-maru & West Ninomaru — Kikko-ishi Stone Walls & Meiji Military HQ in 360°

Kanazawa Castle's quietest zone: hexagonal Kikko-ishi stonework at Dobashi-mon ruins, the permit-access Kitte-mon Gate, and the Meiji-era 6th Brigade Headquarters. 360° panoramas throughout.
Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed
Chubu/Central Japan

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 4: Ninomaru Core — Hishi Yagura, Long Storehouses & Palace Site in 360°

Kanazawa Castle's visual centrepiece: Hishi Yagura turret and 90m Gojikken Nagaya storehouse (reconstructed 2001, paid interior). Ninomaru Palace site, Gokuraku Bridge, and 360° panoramas.
Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed
Chubu/Central Japan

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 5: Honmaru — 1590s Nozura-zumi Stone Walls, Turret Sites & Tsurumaru Storehouse in 360°

Climb to Kanazawa Castle's inner sanctum: the Honmaru plateau with 1590s Nozura-zumi stonework at Inui and Ushitora turret sites, the Edo-period Tsurumaru Storehouse, and panoramic city views.
Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed
Chubu/Central Japan

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 6: Gyokusen’inmaru Garden & Nezumita-mon — The West Bailey & Night Illumination in 360°

Kanazawa Castle's most peaceful zone: Gyokusen'inmaru Garden (restored 2015, ¥320), Nezumita-mon Bridge (rebuilt 2020), and night illumination tips. 360° panoramas included. Personally visited.
Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed
Chubu/Central Japan

Kanazawa Castle Park: Complete 6-Area Visitor Guide (Personally Visited)

Nationally designated historic site. Personal visit guide covering all 6 areas — Ishikawa-mon Gate, Ninomaru, Honmaru & Gyokusen'inmaru Garden. Admission, access & tips.
Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaMaeda ToshiieToshiie Travel Guide
Chubu/Central Japan

Kanazawa Castle Vol. 1: Ishikawa-mon Gate & Sannomaru North Garden — Edo-Period Original in 360°

Ishikawa-mon Gate — rebuilt 1788, the only surviving Edo-period gate at Kanazawa Castle. Explore the masugata courtyard, Nozurazumi stonework, and Sannomaru North Garden with 360° panoramas.
Chubu/Central JapanIshikawaToshiie Travel Guide Detailed