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Can't decide between Kanazawa and Takayama? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Kanazawa
Kanazawa is Japan's best-preserved Edo-period city, home to one of the country's three great gardens—Kenroku-en. This cultural gem offers geisha districts, samurai houses, gold leaf crafts, and excellent fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan.
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Takayama
Takayama is a beautifully preserved Edo-period town in the Japanese Alps. This "Little Kyoto" offers traditional merchant houses, morning markets, sake breweries, and Hida beef—all surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and access to Shirakawa-go.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Kanazawa offers Kenroku-en Garden, Higashi Chaya Geisha District, Kanazawa Castle
Takayama offers Old Town (Sanmachi Suji), Morning Markets, Sake Brewery Tours
Food & Dining
Kanazawa is famous for its local dining scene
Takayama is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Kanazawa offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Takayama offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
March to May, October to November
April to May, October to November
Weather
Summer: 27°C, Winter: 4°C
Summer: 25°C, Winter: -2°C
Top Attractions in Kanazawa
- 1Kenroku-en Garden
- 2Higashi Chaya Geisha District
- 3Kanazawa Castle
- 4Omicho Market
- 521st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
- 6Gold Leaf Workshops
Top Attractions in Takayama
- 1Old Town (Sanmachi Suji)
- 2Morning Markets
- 3Sake Brewery Tours
- 4Hida Beef
- 5Takayama Festival
- 6Shirakawa-go Day Trip
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Takayama is Popular With
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Ukryte Perełki w Kanazawa
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Oyama Shrine
A unique Shinto shrine featuring a stained glass window in its gate tower, blending Japanese and European architectural elements.
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Nishi Chaya District
The smallest and quietest of Kanazawa's three geisha districts, with only two teahouses remaining but authentic atmosphere.
Ukryte Perełki w Takayama
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Kusakabe Heritage House
A stunning merchant's home in the old town, designated a National Treasure.
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Sakurayama Nikkokan
A unique museum next to Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine displaying incredibly detailed 1/10th scale replicas of Nikko's Toshogu Shrine.
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Najlepsze Obszary w Kanazawa
Higashi Chaya District
Kanazawa's largest and most atmospheric geisha district, with two-story wooden teahouses featuring distinctive lattice windows.
Nagamachi Samurai District
A quiet neighborhood of narrow lanes, earthen walls, and water canals that once housed middle-ranking samurai.
Najlepsze Obszary w Takayama
Sanmachi Suji (Old Town)
The historic heart of Takayama, comprising three main streets (Ichino-machi, Nino-machi, Sanno-machi) lined with dark wooden merchant houses from the Edo period.
Miyagawa River & Morning Market Area
A vibrant, scenic area centered on the crystal-clear Miyagawa River, crossed by iconic red bridges like the Nakabashi.
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Our Verdict
Both Kanazawa and Takayama are incredible destinations. Kanazawa excels in Kenroku-en garden and geisha districts, while Takayama stands out for preserved old town and Hida beef.
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