Ride in Kanazawa
Kanazawa is a historic and cultural city located on the west coast of Japan's main island, Honshu, renowned for its traditional Edo-era districts, beautiful gardens, and flourishing arts and crafts culture.
On a cool, sunny, autumn day, some of the tokyobike team set off on their bikes to explore the city. Starting at KUMU Kanazawa — where guests can rent tokyobikes — they take a quiet ride, absorbing the nature and culture thats woven together across the city. Travel like a local!
Located in Kanazawa’s Korinbo area, this Nordic-style coffee shop offers a quiet retreat. Owner Mr. Suzuki, trained at Prolog Coffee in Copenhagen, roasts beans with rich, balanced flavour. The warm, welcoming space, furnished with Scandinavian design, blends the charm of Japan and Denmark.
In summer, enjoy iced coffee made with Townsfolk beans at KUMU Kanazawa’s 1F Tea Salon KISSA&Co.
A short pedal from the bustle of Katamachi leads to KiKU, an atelier and shop in Shintatemachi.
Inside a renovated Taisho-era townhouse, they create lifestyle goods and jewellery — from everyday cutlery to pieces with natural stones that uplift. You might even hear artisans at work in the back.
*Open by appointment only on Tuesdays.
(Right) Florian Claar – Crankfeld Number 3 for Arena (2004)
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
A leading museum in the Hokuriku region, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art showcases modern art in a space open to all.
With its circular, glass-walled design by architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa (SANAA), the museum blends seamlessly with the city — part gallery, part park.
Tucked along Seseragi Street, this bright green NY-style pizza shop is hard to miss.
Slices line the counter — from classics like pepperoni to seasonal specials — each one a satisfying reward after a day of cycling through the city.
KUMU Kanazawa by THE SHARE HOTELS
A lifestyle hotel that bridges Kanazawa’s traditions — like Zen and tea — with a forward-looking spirit.
Located between Musashi and Korinbo, it’s ideal for exploring on foot or by bike. Inside the renovated building, old and new sit comfortably side by side.
The 1F Tea Salon KISSA&Co. welcomes both guests and locals, creating a space where people naturally connect.
tokyobike rentals are available exclusively to overnight guests. Visit the website for details.
