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Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa

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Architectural Building Landmark
Catch the train at Kanazawa Station, home to an impressive display of modern Japanese architecture. In front of the station's entrance stands the grand Tsuzumi-mon, a red gate in the form of a traditional Japanese hand drum. The main structure, the Motenashi (Welcome) Dome, consists of a high, swooping roof of steel frames and a spherical glass design. This area also has shopping stores and sometimes hosts small events. To visit Kanazawa Station on your trip to Kanazawa, use our Kanazawa day trip tool.
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  • By Travel_addict13_10
    If you arrive by train, take the time to look at the station. It’s very interesting architecture and some delightful details to seek out. Don’t miss the fountain that tells the time and other...  more »
  • By MichelleSCapeTownSA
    Truly wonderful architecture that blends modern style with respect for tradition. From a distance, the contours of Kanazawa Station resemble a Samurai helmet, a testament to Japanese attention to...  more »
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