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Kanazawa has been spared the devastation of war and natural disasters,
and therefore people are able to enjoy both the modern aspects of the city
as well as get a taste of the old Edo castle town. Kanazawa has inherited
rich traditional culture and crafts from the Edo period; things such as
tea ceremony, Noh theater, gold leaf, Kutani pottery, and lacquerware.
It is our pleasure to welcome you to Kanazawa and offer you warm
hospitality. We seek to introduce you to the beauty of the traditions and
culture of Kanazawa during your stay.
| Name | Kanazawa Goodwill Guide Network (abbr. KGGN) |
| Purpose | KGGN members contribute to the grass-roots movement of international understanding by offering hospitality, English language assistance and guides. |
| Foundation Date | April 1, 1992 |
| General Coordinator | Hiroko Yagyu |
| Number of members | 126 members as of April 1, 2018 (Male 39 / Female 87) |
| Address | Kanazawa Hyakubangai, 1-1, Kinoshinbo-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, 920-0858, Japan |
| Contact | Phone +81-076-232-3933 |
| Kind of group | A non-profit volunteer organization |
| Main activities |
-Providing free information to tourists at the Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa Tourist Information Center -Offering guided tours of Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park from the information booth near Ishikawa-mon gate and providing free information to tourists at the Gyokusen'an Rest House in Gyokusen'inmaru Garden in Kanazawa Castle Park -Providing English-speaking travel guides and interpreters for those who have made prior arrangements -Gathering members together for monthly meetings, workshops, social activities and to publish monthly journals |