We experienced our first spring rain today for our full day of touring Kanazawa, umbrellas at the ready. Imagine 16 ducklings in a row following our leader on the narrow streets of historic neighborhoods. The gentle morning rain created a hushed beauty in Kenroku-en Garden as we strolled among blossoming plum trees. Attached to the gardens was a museum display of beautiful native Japanese arts and crafts. Nearby we visited the traditional performing arts Noh Theater to learn about live stylized theater and its historical reference.
Lunch of fresh salmon at a local restaurant to dry off a bit before we resumed our walking tour of both a "middle class " and a "lower class" neighborhood and model of the old samari warriors homes, those who were protecting the shogunate of the 16th century. Last but not least, walking through the geisha neighborhood, we had a fascinating visit with the hostess at a geisha tea house. It's a dying art form.
Much real history and culture, along with nature today!
Pic 1: Garden plum trees in the mist; Pic 2: playing on the Noh Stage; Pic 3: Geisha hostess explains it all...
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