Recommended spots on Kanazawa's Seseragi-dori Street where you may want to stop by for a stroll.
Seseragi-dori, a 1.5-kilometer stretch along the Kuratsuki waterway in the center of Kanazawa City, is an area that is attracting attention as a new tourist spot with much to offer. While some stores have been around for a long time, new stores are springing up one after another. Many individual stores are full of the owner's passion, and it is recommended to take a stroll and visit cafes, Japanese restaurants, interior stores, and more. Here are some recommended spots to enjoy Seseragi-dori to the fullest.
1Gloini
A large collection of sophisticated yet comfortable interior design
This select store carries imported goods and interior goods from around the world, mainly from the United Kingdom but also from Europe and other countries. Some items are basic and easy to incorporate into your home, while others are more artistic and eccentric. The comfortable balance of items from different countries and with different tastes is indescribable.
This chaos is the charm of this place, where art and interior design intersect in a sophisticated space that can only be found here. It is surprising that the prices are reasonable for the high quality and good taste.
Find "my favorites" for daily use
While there are some main items, new items arrive on a weekly basis, making it a great place to discover something new any time you visit. Tassels purchased from Spain are the store's signature item. The design and stylishness of the tassels have made them very popular.
The Portuguese tableware has been a long seller since the store's opening. Cushion covers from France and Turkey are also popular. These art-like items that fit in with your daily life will give you hints on how to create a space that is comfortable and personal to you.
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Supporters
The owner, Mr. Tadashi Mori, places importance on "daily use. He offers products that he himself uses in his daily life.
2SKLO room accessories
Discover the owner's collection of old and good items that you can't find anywhere else
A select store of antique furniture and sundries mainly from the Czech Republic. The owner of the store is very particular about the items in the store, and only handles items that he himself has visited the Czech Republic to purchase.
While placing importance on his own style of selection, he also values the items he encounters from time to time, which are diverse in character and art.
A rich lifestyle proposed from a new angle
We make things that suggest a happy space through our products. Incandescent light bulbs are one such product, and the reason why they continue to make incandescent light bulbs even now that LEDs are the norm is because they do not want to erase this great invention. He also feels that the unique look of incandescent bulbs fits well with antique lighting in which the bulbs are visible. Why not look at its warm light as if you were gazing at candlelight?
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Supporters
In Owari-cho, there is a gallery store "SKLo" operated by SKLO. Please visit this shop together as well.
- SKLO room accessories
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2-12-35 Korinbo, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa MAP
10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo" and walk 3 minutes.
12:00-19:00
Wednesday
076-224-6784
None
3PHAETON FRAGRANCE HOUSE
Lose yourself in the world of fragrance at a niche fragrance specialty store that you want to make a destination for your trip.
This store specializes in niche fragrances selected by the owner of PHAETON, a famous select store in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture. Approximately 150 kinds of niche and precious fragrances are lined up, ranging from brands that are only available here in Asia to brands that are not generally handled in Japan.
In addition to perfumes, the store also offers room fragrances, candles, and amenities, making the space feel like a fragrance museum. Knowledgeable fragrance stylists are on hand to offer suggestions on fragrances.
Up-and-coming fragrances that create a new concept of perfume
The brand "Vyrao," founded in London, England, has five types of fragrances, each containing a special Herkimer diamond taken from a 450 million year old geological formation, and each one is infused with energy. Each fragrance is infused with energy and is recommended for those who want to increase their energy. Each fragrance has its own meaning, and the fun part is that you can choose not only the fragrance, but also the fragrance that best suits who you want to be and what you want to achieve.
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Supporters
The mechanism that allows you to spend time with yourself is a treat to be enjoyed only after you visit the store. Take your time and enjoy the space where you can immerse yourself in the world of aroma to your heart's content.
- PHAETON FRAGRANCE HOUSE
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- 1-4-55, 1F, Kanazawa-Chayomachi, Ishikawa, Japan MAP
- 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
- Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo" and walk 3 minutes.
- 11:00-19:00
- Wednesday
- 076-254-0086
- None
4Le Pont de Chocolat Saint Nicolas Korinbo
A chocolate specialty store featuring bean-to-bar chocolates
The store offers a full lineup of chocolate sweets, including chocolate, cakes, confections, and limited-time-only soft-serve ice cream, all made by a chocolatier trained in Belgium, the home of chocolate. The appeal of this shop is that you can enjoy the taste of bean to bar, which is made entirely by hand, including the selection and roasting of cacao beans.
The chocolate is made without additives as much as possible, and the color is obtained by boiling down fruits instead of using coloring agents. The shop also has a café where customers can eat in.
Lose yourself in the world of chocolate
About 30 types of bonbon chocolates are lined up in the showcase in an orderly fashion. The chocolates are mainly made with ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture, such as Noto salt and locally brewed sake. The long-selling "Ruffalo" is a perfect match between the soft mousse chocolate and the orange crème brûlée inside.
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The "Tarte Chocolat" made with 72% cacao bitter couverture is another gem that has many fans. The "Tarte Fruie" made with seasonal fruits offers the finest fruits purchased from local fruit stores.
- Le Pont de Chocolat Saint Nicolas Korinbo store
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- 2-12-24 Korinbo, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
- From JR Kanazawa Station East Exit, take Hokutetsu Bus (Kanazawa Castle Town Kanazawa Circular Bus "Left Turn Route"), approx. 9 min. ride, approx. 3 min. walk from Korinbo Bus Stop.
- 11:00-19:00, Tuesdays ~18:00 (L.O. at the cafe is 1 hour before closing)
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 076-264-8669
59 Nove
A popular Italian restaurant run by a husband and wife team
This is a restaurant where you can quietly enjoy Italian cuisine in a cozy space of 9 tsubo. Because of the desire to eliminate waste of ingredients and to focus on the customer in front of you, dinner is served by reservation only, with the course changing daily.
The 6,600 yen course, which includes a cold and hot appetizer, two types of pasta, a main meat dish, and dessert, is popular. The handwritten menu describes the course of the day. The two appetizers consist mainly of seafood and vegetables, and are made from the freshest seafood, which is selected daily by visiting a trusted fresh fish store in person. Two types of pasta are available: the standard tomato sauce and seasonal handmade pasta.
A place to visit on anniversaries and special occasions
The restaurant's cozy interior with dimmed lighting creates a stylish and mature atmosphere. It is recommended for dates and anniversaries. Many customers use the restaurant as a surprise for special occasions, and if you order in advance, you can enjoy a dessert set with a message and a candle for an additional 1,500 yen.
Basically, tiramisu is served for dessert. It is rich with plenty of mascarpone, but is light and light enough to be finished without much sweetness, which is why it has so many fans.
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Lunch is served in the style of choosing from a selection of pastas. Please note that lunch hours end after one round and close as soon as the seats are filled. We recommend making reservations in advance or calling to confirm.
- 9 Nove
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- 2-12-34 Korinbo, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
- Approximately 9 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car.
- Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo" and walk 3 minutes.
- Lunch 12:00 - (No lunch on Thursdays), Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
- Closed on Wednesdays and irregular holidays
- 076-254-6612
- None
Reservations required for dinner (by the day before).
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- Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby
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