Personalized Star Map of Kanazawa
36.5614°N, 136.6562°E
Preserved treasure of the Sea of Japan coast, Kanazawa cultivates the sumptuous heritage of the Maeda clan, one of the most powerful of the Edo period. From Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three finest, to the geisha alleys of Higashi Chaya, every step seems guided by the golden light of the gold leaf for which the city is famous. Gift a Kanazawa star map — a present as refined as a Kaga silk kimono.
Famous Landmarks
Kenrokuen Garden
36.5614°N, 136.6562°E
Kenrokuen Garden, laid out over nearly two centuries by the Maeda daimyō, is one of Japan's three finest gardens alongside Kairaku-en and Kōraku-en. Its name means "garden of the six attributes" that characterise the perfect landscape in Chinese tradition. Across 11 hectares, it unfolds ponds, streams, Kotoji stone lanterns and over 8,000 carefully maintained trees.
Higashi Chaya district
36.5614°N, 136.6562°E
Higashi Chaya is one of Kanazawa's three historic geisha districts and the largest. Laid out in 1820, it lines up wooden teahouses with dark lattices, some open to the public such as Shima or Kaikaro. Gold leaf applied inside some interiors recalls the city's specialty craft, which still produces 99% of Japan's kinpaku today.
Kanazawa Castle
36.5614°N, 136.6562°E
Kanazawa Castle, founded in 1583 by Maeda Toshiie, served as the seat of one of feudal Japan's most powerful domains, the Kaga fief, rated at one million koku of rice. Its buildings, with lead-tile roofs, are recognisable by their silver sheen. Repeatedly destroyed by fire, it has undergone major restorations since 2001 in strict accordance with traditional techniques.
Why gift a star map of Kanazawa?
Gifting a star map of Kanazawa means capturing the nobility of a starlit night above the former Kaga fief, sanctuary of traditional arts. Whether for a proposal in a snowy Kenrokuen Garden or an anniversary in a Higashi Chaya teahouse, this map immortalises the quiet beauty of Edo-era Japan. A gift as delicate as gold leaf on a tea bowl.
The sky of Kanazawa
At 36.6° north latitude, Kanazawa offers a more northern sky than Tokyo, with privileged exposure to the summer Milky Way. The Kanazawa Yume-no-Yu Planetarium offers shows for the general public and remains a favourite spot for astronomy beginners. The heights of Mount Hakusan, about 50 km to the south, offer particularly transparent skies in winter.