Tsuzumi-mon Gate — Attraction in Kanazawa

The great wooden Tori gate located just outside of Kanazawa Station. Its magnificent and is a contemporary version of the traditional red Tori gates one sees in Japan. In itself it’s an impressive n eye catching structure. Symbolically it has great intrinsic value- it symbolises the fact that Kanazawa is a city of Art n deep culture. It’s twin stands are made in resemblance to the drum used in traditional Japanese Noh Theatre. The Drum is a Tsuzumi and therefore this gate is aptly name Tsuzumi Mon(gate). This magnificent artistic structure definitely merits a second look and a picture or two before one moves on to explore the delights that Kanazawa...

金沢駅は、「世界で最も美しい駅」のひとつにも選ばれたことのある、北陸を代表する玄関口です。駅前に立つ「鼓門（つづみもん）」は、伝統芸能・能の鼓をモチーフにした巨大な門で、訪れる人を堂々と迎え入れてくれます。その奥には、未来的なガラスドーム「もてなしドーム」が広がり、雨や雪が多い金沢の街にぴったりの「傘」をイメージしているのだそう。和の美とモダンなデザインが見事に調和していて、思わず写真を撮りたくなるスポットです。駅構内には北陸の味覚が集まるグルメやお土産ショップが充実していて、旅の始まりにも終わりにも立ち寄りたくなる場所。ここから兼六園やひがし茶屋街といった金沢の観光名所へアクセスできるのも嬉しいポイントです。伝統と現代が交わる金沢駅は、旅の期待をぐっと高めてくれる特別な玄関口です。

Kanazawa Station, often listed among the world’s most beautiful train stations, serves as the iconic gateway to Japan’s Hokuriku region. Its most striking feature is the Tsuzumi-mon Gate, inspired by the traditional hand drums used in Noh theater, standing proudly as a symbol of welcome. Behind it, the futuristic glass Motenashi Dome stretches overhead like a giant umbrella, designed to protect visitors from Kanazawa’s frequent rain and snow. The architecture harmoniously blends tradition and modernity, making it an irresistible spot for photography. Inside the station, you’ll find countless shops and restaurants offering local delicacies and crafts, perfect for a taste of Hokuriku before your journey begins or as a final memory to take home. From here, it’s just a short trip to Kanazawa’s famous attractions, including Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District. Kanazawa Station is more than just a transit hub—it’s a gateway that captures the spirit of the city and sets the tone for an unforgettable journey.

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An unexpected well crafted modern interpretation of the Tori Gate. Using real wood in large timber format, the Tori Gate is abstracted into subcomponents that act as brush strokes in an impressionist painting in order to evoke the classic gate. The remaining roof is aluminum or stainless steel space frame. This makes for a fabulous juxtaposition of...