Kanazawa Area

Explore the terrain where Kaga Hyakumangoku flourished—the city shaped by two rivers and samurai tradition.

DATA3D Terrain Model
FORMATGLB (glTF)

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Missions for Discovery

Switch modes and explore with guiding questions to read the landscape.

Explorer Mode
01

Climb to Kanazawa Castle

Why did the Maeda clan choose this location for their castle? Look at the rivers and plateau to understand their strategic thinking.

Explorer Mode
02

Walk Between Two Rivers

The Sai and Asano rivers define Kanazawa. How did these rivers shape the city layout and daily life?

Giant Mode
03

Find the Kodatsuno Plateau

Can you identify the plateau where temples and shrines were strategically placed as a defensive line?

Giant Mode
04

Trace the Tatsumi Irrigation

The Tatsumi Canal brought water to Kenrokuen. From the terrain, can you guess its route from the mountains?

Discovery Guide

A 3D terrain model is not only for viewing, but for reading. Use these tips to discover the story of the land.

Reveal with Light

Set the sun to morning or evening to create long shadows that highlight subtle landforms—similar to how archaeologists detect sites in aerial imagery.

Read the Terrain

River terraces, alluvial fans, and plateau edges are key clues that shaped where people settled and built defenses.

Walk in Explorer Mode

Check what is visible from where you stand: "Can I see Mt. Utatsu?" "What appears after crossing the river?" Use lines of sight as evidence.

Survey in Giant Mode

From above, focus on how the two rivers create natural boundaries. Look for plateau edges and the temple district placements.

Data Sources

Terrain Data
GSI Fundamental Geospatial Data (DEM)
Processing
Blender → glTF 2.0 (GLB)
Rendering
Three.js / React Three Fiber
License
Compliant with the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan terms