Kanazawa art benches project

These benches were built in hope
for visitors to enjoy walking in Kanazawa City.
Starting from Kanazawa Station,
there are 11 bench types in 11 locations of the central area of Kanazawa.

01

The benches resemble "北前船"

They represent the Kitamae-bune ships and the port which brought proseperity and blessings to the castle town in former days.

02

Deeply related to Kanazawa's history and origins

These benches are made of local Noto Hiba wooden materials which were also used for the Kitamae-bune ships. The bench legs are of Tomuroishi stone that was also utilized for the stone walls of Kanazawa Castle.

03

Rain and snow resistant materials suitable for benches

Just like for the Tsuzumimon Gate of Kanazawa Station, strong large sections of polished lumber covered by water and
snow-proof agents are used.

The benches resemble "北前船"

They represent the Kitamae-bune ships and the port which brought proseperity and blessings to the castle town in former days.

Deeply related to Kanazawa's history and origins

These benches are made of local Noto Hiba wooden materials which were also used for the Kitamae-bune ships. The bench legs are of Tomuroishi stone that was also utilized for the stone walls of Kanazawa Castle.

Rain and snow resistant materials suitable for benches

Just like for the Tsuzumimon Gate of Kanazawa Station, strong large sections of polished lumber covered by water and
snow-proof agents are used.

You can access the tourist information from QR code on the benches.

If you read the QR codes which are at the tip of the mast of the Kitamae-bune ships with your smartphone, you will be able to get on-the-spot information on history and tourism.

Let's look through the telescope

You can enjoy the scenery of Kanazawa as if looking through a telescope by using your smartphone from each bench.

Take pictures behind there old scenery

You can pose for a picture with scenery of former days as background at each location.