Located about 298 miles northwest of Tokyo and 21 miles northeast of Komatsu, Kanazawa is the capital city of Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture. Spread across 187 sq mi, Kanazawa is best known for its rich architectural heritage and traditional cuisine with a special mention of tea with gold flakes. You can also see some well preserved historic regions like Samurai Area, Temple Area, and Geisha Area as well. While majority of the structures are from the Edo era, one can find couple of colonial buildings like Kanazawa Baptist Church, St. John's Episcopal, Kanazawa Catholic Church, and Shirogane Church. Explore the elegance of classic architecture along with the finesse of conventional Japanese delicacies in a rental car that lets you drive freely across the beautiful countryside.