Getting to Kanazawa

Dec 3
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November 9, 2025 - Per the itinerary today was basically getting to Kanazawa by train.

The weather turned windy and wet overnight

I took time in the morning to enjoy the onsen and had a relaxing session in the massage chair. I noticed there was a star chart on the elevator ceiling....

Breakfast was in a different restaurant, but still elaborate with all food from the Toyama Region

I couldn't resist having a croissant and a sit down while waiting for my transfer to the train. I'm amazed the chair didn't collapse under me due to all the extra food I've been eating....

Made all my trains and got to Kanazawa about 12:30. I resisted temptation to have a doughnut.

The train station was pretty amazing. It won several awards for architecture. This fountain told the time and temperature!

First impressions- lovely city with lots of culture.

My hotel was only a few minutes walking from the station which was good because it was pouring. My room wasn’t ready until 3pm, so went to the Omachi fish market, along with a few thousand others. It was so crowded that dogs were not allowed on leashes - they had to be in baby buggies and off the floor. I ended up on the second floor having tempura with udon soup which was great, even if I wasn’t hungry. Nearby I also stopped at the Myoryuji Temple

Room is basic ryokan and will be here 3 nights. Was a bit spoiled after last place….