Published: 21.10.2024
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Today, my Shinkansen ride whisked me off to Kanazawa in a swift three hours. While waiting for the train, I took it upon myself to study the platform (as you do). There were three tracks—one for each side and a mysterious middle one. I was just philosophically pondering how passengers would possibly embark and disembark from that particular track when, out of nowhere, a Shinkansen came hurtling through like a bolt of lightning. Well, that answered that question! My Zen moment was promptly shattered, and I was left clutching my metaphorical pearls as the train, no doubt clocking in at around 200 km/h, whizzed by. Terrifying, I tell you.
Upon arrival, I sadly swapped the sunny skies for a thyphoon in Kanazawa. Determined not to let the weather (or public transport) defeat me, I bravely boarded a bus from the station to the hotel. The only clues I had were the number 18 and the departure time—everything else was in Japanese. But with the help of Google Translate, a charming smile, and some very patient bus drivers, I arrived safe and sound.
Given the tempest outside, I made my way to the Museum of Contemporary Art, which proved to be rather fascinating. I even found myself standing at the bottom of a swimming pool—dry as a bone, mind you. Quite the experience.
Kanazawa is bustling, with plenty more to uncover tomorrow, and I’m rather looking forward to it!