Kanazawa has many tourist spots where you can enjoy historic buildings, culture, and food. With such traditions still remaining, Kanazawa has several restaurants where you can interact with a variety of creatures, including reptiles, and enjoy a meal. Here are three recommended restaurants.
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- Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa
- Insect Bar LIRIO
- Box of Okinawa
- Animal Café: One Hundred Nights of Oddness
Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa
All tourist spots in Kanazawa are within walking distance. Omicho Market is a one-minute walk away, making it a convenient location for sightseeing in Kanazawa. We welcome you with colorful flowers and Kaga Temari art.
We will introduce you to some shops recommended by hotel staff where you can interact with animals!
Insect Bar LIRIO
This is the only reptile bar in the Hokuriku region that is open from 7pm.
This is a shop where you can interact with and feed cute reptiles and amphibians.
Every Wednesday is "Hachu Girls Day", where female customers can enjoy one free drink.

In the store, there are various kinds of reptiles and amphibians waiting for you, including turtles, snakes, and of course bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and crested geckos, which have been gaining attention recently. However, if the animals are not feeling well, you may not be able to interact with them.

It is a space that can be enjoyed by all types of customers, both men and women.
If you're interested, please come and visit.
Box of Okinawa
The shop was originally located at Uchinada Station. It moved to "Hachurui Bar LIRIO" in November 2023.
During the day, lunch is served and you can enjoy reptile exhibits and workshops.

This is a restaurant that children can also enjoy.
If you are interested, please come and visit us!
Animal Café: One Hundred Nights of Oddness
At Animal Café Hyakki Yako in Higashi Chaya District, you can encounter not only reptiles but also other rare creatures.
It is a wonderful space where you can interact with and enjoy observing the zoo's creatures, including sloths and red-spotted genets.
It operates as a cafe during the day and a bar in the evening.

The menu offers a wide variety of drinks, including alcoholic, soft and non-alcoholic drinks.
You can also enjoy sweets such as pancakes branded with the store's logo, cheesecake, and pumpkin pudding.

All the animals are used to people, so if you're interested, be sure to visit.
You will be soothed by the cuteness of these rare creatures!
You can see what's going on inside the store and what the animals are up to on their official social media accounts.
Opening times
・Cafe time: 11:00-17:00
・Bar time: 18:00-22:00
Closed Day
Irregular holidays, changes every month so please check the official website
Access
3-4-4 Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920-0831
About 10 minutes by bus from the hotel (Musashigatsuji, Omicho Market/Hokuriku Railroad Bus - Hashibacho/Hokuriku Railroad Bus)
Approximately 20 minutes on foot from the hotel
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