Kanazawa unraveled from the scenery

Kanazawa is still a place blessed with the sea and greenery, but it has changed its scenery significantly.

Monument of Nagashima Mud Nest

At present, mud turtles, where ward offices and police department are located, began with Yuki Nagashima (No. Mud turtle) in the Edo period and were reclaimed for nine generations and 200 years.
There are two developments associated with the development of Nitta in Edo, the coastal landfill of Showa, and urbanization, and Kanazawa today.

Takeyo Kanazawa Eight Views
(Hiroshige Utagawa-ga, Kanazawa Bunko, Kanagawa)

"Kanazawa Hakkei" is based on the eight wins in Kanazawa.
The scenic spots seen from two places of Nomi-do and Kinryu-in (Kurantei) are very famous, and many painters draw the scenic scenery.
Now you can no longer see the scenery, but there are still beautiful scenery.

Asainagiri-dori

Following the history of Kanazawa Ward, you can see that ancient roads have played an important role since then.
The road you usually use casually is a result of a lot of history.

Musashi Kanazawa Rokuura Guide (Yokohama Archives of History Collection)

Kanazawa, Rokuura, Asahina, etc. are old place names derived from the Kamakura period, and the landfills Fukuura, Sachiura, Namiki, etc. are relatively new place names.
You can see the history of the city where you live from the place name.