KANAZAWA | Voyage dans le Temps dans la Ville Dorée Jour ①
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Kanazawa, une Ville à l’Histoire et aux Traditions Préservées
Kanazawa se trouve dans la partie centrale du Japon, plus précisément dans la préfecture d’Ishikawa. La ville est également inscrit au Patrimoine de l’UNESCO en tant que Ville créative d’artisanat et d’arts populaires. C’est pour cette raison que vous trouverez de nombreux artisans perpétrant les traditions d’antan.
De plus, Kanazawa a été épargnée des guerres et catastrophes naturelles pendant plus de 400 ans lui conférant l’appellation de ‘Ville de la chance’! Elle est aussi connue sous le nom de ‘Seconde Kyoto' puisque les rues et bâtiments de l’Epoque Edo sont encore en état et visible aujourd’hui.
Comment s’y Rendre?
✈️ Aéroport d’Haneda → Aéroport de Komatsu
Il ne vous faudra qu’une petite heure pour rejoindre la ville en avion.
🚅 Gare de Tokyo → Station de Kanazawa
Vous pouvez aussi emprunter le Shinkansen pour vous y rendre en 2h30
Si vous choisissez le train nous vous conseillons fortement d’utiliser le Pass Hokuriku Arch!
Location de Voiture à Kanazawa
Des navettes font le trajet entre l’aéroport de Komatsu et NISSAN Rent-A-Car.
NISSAN Rent-A-Car
164-1 Ha, Ukiyanagimachi, Komatsu, Préfecture d’Ishikawa
⏰ : 8h30 – 19h
📞 : (+81)0761-24-4123
La Voiture rêvée pour Voyager
NISSAN SERENA (Mini van familial)
・4 roues motrices
・8 places disponibles
・2000 c3 d’espace
・60L
Toujours plus d’espace!
Un grand avantage de la SERENA est l’énorme espace disponible dans le coffre. Regardez donc le nombre de bagages que vous pourrez mettre dans ce dernier! Une solution parfaite pour les familles ou les voyages entre amis.
Une voiture fonctionnelle
La SERENA est équipée de caméras de recul à l’arrière mais aussi sur les côtés. Même si vous n’êtes pas habitué à conduire de grosses voitures plus de souci grâce à cette fonction rassurante.
・Arrivée à l’aéroport de Komatsu (location de voiture)
・Higashi Chaya Machi (東茶屋街)
・Déjeuner à Sawanoya (澤ノ屋)
・Jardin Kenroku (兼六園)
・Chiri Hama Nagisa Driveway (千里浜なぎさドライブウェイ)
・Nuit à l’hôtel-olsen Kagaya (加賀屋)
❶ Vue dans les films : Higashi Chaya Machi
Cette rue s’étalant sur plus de 200 mètres de long est un peu exemple pour retranscrire l’ambiance des allées traditionnelles japonaises. C’est également un lieu photogénique qui vous plongera dans l’Epoque Edo. En plus des différentes maisons de thé, vous trouverez également des restaurants de luxe tenus par des geishas. Pour informations, le film 'Mémoires d’une Geisha' a également été tourné ici!
Un parking se trouve non loin de la rue principale donc ne soyez pas inquiet pour trouver une place afin de vous garer.
Higashi Chaya Machi (東茶屋街)
1 Chome Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Préfecture d’Ishikawa
📞 : (+81)076-220-2194
🗾 Map Code : 41560364*28
Ce bol de riz assorti de différents poissons et fruits de mer a fait la une des magazines et des émissions télévisées. Tous les produits marins sont pêchés dans la Péninsule Nanden, reconnue pour la fraîcheur de son poisson.
Si vous voulez essayer le menu limité veillez à passer réservation à l’avance! Puisque Kanazawa est connue pour ses feuilles d’or vous en trouverez dans les différents plats proposés à travers la ville.
Bol de riz assorti de produits de la mer (accompagné de sa soupe Miso)
💴 : 3000 yens + TVA
Bol de riz assorti de Crabe, Saumon et Oeufs de Saumon (accompagné de sa soupe Miso)
💴 : 1500 yens + TVA
Bol de riz assorti de Boeuf Nanden grillé (accompagné de sa soupe Miso)
💴 : 1800 yens + TVA
Sawanoya (澤ノ屋)
3-2-21 HIgashiyama, Kanazawa, Préfecture d’Ishikawa
⏰ : 9h – 17h
📞 : (+81)076-255-0009
🗾 Map Code : 41560334*82
Au côté du ‘Kairaku-en’ à Ibaraki et du ‘Koraku-en’ à Okayama, le Jardin Kenroku (兼六園, ‘Kenroku-en’) est considéré comme l’un des trois plus beaux jardins du Japon. Au printemps sous les cerisiers, en automne sous les érables ou même en hiver, il offre tout au long de l’année des paysages magnifiques.
C’est le jardin du château de Kanazawa et a été préservé depuis l’Epoque Edo. Il a été dévoilé au public le 7 Mai 1874, nommé Site National de Beauté Naturelle en 1922 et inscrit en tant que Trésor National en 1985. Mais alors qu’est-ce qu’il a de si spécial?
① Une flore magnifique
Pendant la période printanière vous pourrez y contempler les fleurs de cerisiers mais aussi les cardamines. A vrai dire, ici, vous pourrez apprécier la flore évoluer au gré des saisons. Chaque année entre Juin et Août vous pourrez admirer le très spécial ‘Somei Yoshino Sakura’.
② Testez les maisons de thé
Ici aussi vous retrouverez de nombreuses maisons de thé traditionnelles. Posez vous sur un banc et dégustez votre thé vert avec une part de gâteau japonais, un moyen parfait pour vous détendre. Vous pouvez également vous procurez les souvenirs dont vous avez besoin!
③ A deux pas du Château de Kanazawa
A dix minutes de marche du jardin se trouve le Château de Kanazawa. Nous vous conseillons de vous procurer les pass qui vous permettent à la fois de visiter le château et le Kenroku-en (💴 : 500 yens)
Jardin Kenroku (兼六園)
1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Préfecture d’Ishikawa
⏰ : du 1er Mars au 15 Octobre 7h – 18h
du 16 Octobre au 28 Février 8h – 17h
💴 : Adultes 310 yens ・Enfants 100 yens
📞 : (+81)076-234-3800
🗾 Map Code : 41529085*12
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④ Chiri Hama Nagisa Driveway, une Ballade en 4 Roues
C’est à proprement parler la seule plage où vous pouvez conduire au Japon! Profitez de cette expérience nouvelle en bordant la côte sur plus de 8 kilomètres! C’est un endroit adoré des publicitaires mais aussi des réalisateurs. Roulez sur la plage, admirez le coucher de soleil! Cependant restez vigilant, d’autres personnes viennent également roulez en bord de mer!
A vrai dire la plage est fréquentée en été par les visiteurs venant se baigner. Il y a également quelques cafés en période estivale mais aussi des événements de créations artistiques sur sable.
Chiri Hama Nagisa Driveway
Chiri-Hama Machi, Hakui, Préfecture d’Ishikawa
📞 : (+81)0767-22-1118
🗾 Map Code : 135182759*02
Kagaya, notre Recommandation Hôtel Thermal
Kagaya a été placé à la première place 36 années consécutives du classement des “100 Hotels et Ryokans” voté par les Professionnels de l’industrie hôtelière. Facile d’imaginer la qualité du services et le confort proposé par Kagaya. Repas japonais et sources thermales feront de votre séjour un souvenir inoubliable.
Le banquet préparé avec des ingrédients locaux était vraiment succulent et nous avons adoré notre première nuit à Kanazawa.
Kagaya (加賀屋)
80 Yo-bu, Wakura-Machi, Nanao-shi, Préfecture d’Ishikawa
📞 : (+81)0767-62-1111
🗾 Map Code : 590305393*81
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L’histoire de la ville et l’ambiance traditionnelle parsemée à travers cette dernière nous a également profondément inspiré à la création de cette article. Retrouvez-nous très prochainement pour la suite de notre voyage à Kanazawa.
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