There are lots of unique shops around Kinrin Lake to check out.
Kinrin Lake | Review by William Chen
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Kuroyuri
Founded in 1953, Kuroyuri is a long-established eatery where you can enjoy Kanazawa-style oden, Kaga regional cuisine, and local sake. It is conveniently located inside Kanazawa Hyakubangai Anto, directly connected to Kanazawa Station.
They specialize in oden. The broth is super clear but packed with flavor—not overly salty, just the kind that gets more addictive the more you eat.
The daikon was seriously soaked through. One bite and it just burst with broth—so satisfying on a cold day. 🍢 The vibe is a bit old-school, and it gets crowded with both tourists and locals. Expect to wait in line during peak hours.
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Mt. Takao Beer Mount
This beer garden is open from June to October at the observation platform on Mt. Takao. At 488m above sea level, you can look over to the Tokyo Skytree on a clear day.
The view from the whole place is great. Watching the sunset with the Tokyo nightscape is really romantic. The all-you-can-eat and drink setup is a fantastic deal, with plenty of food and lots of choices.
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Japanese Garden Nanraku-en
Measured at a total area of 153,322 square meters, Nanraku-en is Shikoku's largest Japanese garden. This stroll-style garden, designed around two main ponds, Upper Pond and Lower Pond, allows visitors to enjoy beautiful, seasonally changing landscapes.
This Japanese garden has such an amazing vibe! The scenery is beautiful in every season—cherry blossoms in spring, colorful leaves in autumn, all set against traditional architecture. The whole place is super clean and comfortable to walk around. There are streams, stone lanterns, little bridges—perfect for a relaxing stroll. If you love taking photos or just want a quiet spot to unwind, this place is a huge plus!