Areas

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Kanazawa Area

 Kanazawa is a charming city known for its beautiful gardens, like Kenrokuen, and historical districts. It blends tradition with modern attractions, including fresh seafood and crafts like Kaga yuzen.

A stunning, centuries-old Japanese garden known for its seasonal beauty and tranquility.

Kenrokuen Garden

A stunning, centuries-old Japanese garden known for its seasonal beauty and tranquility.

A historic site featuring the ruins of Kanazawa Castle, with beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.

Kanazawa Castle Park

historic site featuring the ruins of Kanazawa Castle, with beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.

A historic area with traditional teahouses, offering a glimpse into Kanazawa's rich cultural past.

Higashi Chaya District

A historic area with traditional teahouses, offering a glimpse into Kanazawa's rich cultural past.

A district featuring well-preserved samurai residences, offering a peek into the lifestyle of feudal-era Japan.

Nagamachi Samurai District

That features well-preserved samurai residences and offers a peek into the lifestyle of feudal-era Japan.

A historic shrine in Kanazawa, known for its unique red Karahafu gate and tranquil atmosphere.

Oyama Shrine

A historic shrine in Kanazawa, known for its unique red Karahafu gate and tranquil atmosphere.

A peaceful temple with a beautiful garden, perfect for quiet reflection.

Daijōji Temple

A peaceful temple with a beautiful garden, perfect for quiet reflection.

A luxurious samurai residence built for the Maeda family's mother, showcasing Edo-period architecture.

Seisonkaku

A luxurious samurai residence built for the Maeda family's mother, showcasing Edo-period architecture.

A district with many family temples of samurai clans, offering a historical atmosphere.

Utatsuyama & Teramachi Temple District

A district with many family temples of samurai clans, offering a historical atmosphere.

Known for its hidden rooms and tricks, making visitors feel like ninjas.

Myōryū-ji (Ninja Temple)

Known for its hidden rooms and tricks, making visitors feel like ninjas.

A venue for traditional Noh and Kyogen performances, preserving classical Japanese theater.

Kanazawa Noh Theater

A venue for traditional Noh and Kyogen performances, preserving classical Japanese theater.

A shrine dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, offering blessings for academics and military success.

Kanazawa Shrine

A shrine dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, offering blessings for academics and military success.

A historic temple famous for its Fudo Myoo statue and peaceful setting.

Kurikara Fudo-ji Temple

A historic temple famous for its Fudo Myoo statue and peaceful setting.

Offers a stunning panoramic view of Kanazawa's city lights at night.

Kanazawa Night View Spot

Stunning panoramic view of Kanazawa's city lights at night.

A collection of hot spring resorts near Kanazawa, offering relaxation in nature.

Kanazawa Onsenkyō

A collection of hot spring resorts near Kanazawa, offering relaxation in nature.

A renowned museum showcasing innovative and diverse works of contemporary art in a unique, circular building.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

A renowned museum showcasing innovative and diverse works of contemporary art in a unique, circular building.

Kanazawa’s largest fresh food market, famous for its seafood, local produce, and vibrant atmosphere.

Ōmichō Market

Kanazawa’s largest fresh food market, famous for its seafood, local produce, and vibrant atmosphere.

A collection of vintage phonographs and records, offering a glimpse into early sound technology.

Kanazawa Phonograph Museum

A collection of vintage phonographs and records, offering a glimpse into early sound technology.

A lively district with shopping, dining, and modern attractions, serving as the city’s transportation hub.

Musashigatsuji & Kanazawa Station Area

A lively district with shopping, dining, and modern attractions, serving as the city’s transportation hub.

Showcasing traditional crafts and contemporary art, including Kaga Yuzen textiles.

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art

Showcasing traditional crafts and contemporary art, including Kaga Yuzen textiles.

A lively shopping district in the heart of Kanazawa, known for its boutiques and vibrant atmosphere.

Korinbo

A lively shopping district in the heart of Kanazawa, known for its boutiques and vibrant atmosphere.

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Kaga Yuzen Hall

A center for Kaga Yuzen dyeing, where visitors can see exhibits and try hands-on experiences.

A museum dedicated to the works of author Izumi Kyōka.

Izumi Kyōka Memorial Museum

A museum dedicated to the works of author Izumi Kyōka.

A museum in a red brick building showcasing Ishikawa’s history and culture.

Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum (Red Brick Museum)

A museum in a red brick building showcasing Ishikawa’s history and culture.

A museum honoring architect Yoshirō Taniguchi, displaying his architectural designs.

Taniguchi Yoshirō Memorial Kanazawa Architecture Museum

A museum honoring architect Yoshirō Taniguchi, displaying his architectural designs.

A welcoming glass-domed facility near Kanazawa Station with cafes, shops, and tourist information.

Motenashi Dome

A welcoming glass-domed facility near Kanazawa Station with cafes, shops, and tourist information.

A museum dedicated to D.T. Suzuki, featuring serene Zen-inspired spaces and beautiful gardens.

D.T. Suzuki Museum

A museum dedicated to D.T. Suzuki, featuring serene Zen-inspired spaces and beautiful gardens.

Shirakawa-go & Gokayama Area

 Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are UNESCO World Heritage villages known for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. They showcase Japan’s rural life and unique architecture.

UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its iconic gassho-zukuri houses and picturesque landscapes.

Shirakawa-go

A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its iconic gassho-zukuri houses and picturesque landscapes.

A historic region with traditional gassho-zukuri villages, offering a quieter, more serene experience than Shirakawa-go.

Gokayama

A historic region with traditional gassho-zukuri villages, offering a quieter, more serene experience than Shirakawa-go.

Kaga Areas

  Kaga area is known for its hot springs, traditional crafts, and historic landmarks, offering a blend of culture and nature.

A historic Buddhist temple known for its beautiful gardens and steep cliffs.

Natadera Temple

A historic Buddhist temple known for its beautiful gardens and steep cliffs.

A preserved traditional merchant house that provides insight into feudal Japan's culture and lifestyle.

Kitaya Family Residence

A preserved traditional merchant house that provides insight into feudal Japan's culture and lifestyle.

A peaceful Shinto shrine offering a connection to nature and spiritual tranquility.

Hime Shrine

A peaceful Shinto shrine offering a connection to nature and spiritual tranquility.

A scenic park with hiking trails and a viewpoint offering stunning views of the surrounding area.

Park Shishiku

A scenic park with hiking trails and a viewpoint offering stunning views of the surrounding area.

A picturesque cape offering stunning ocean views and a great spot for photography.

Kasa-no-misaki Cape

A picturesque cape offering stunning ocean views and a great spot for photography.

Ride on a mining machine and learn about Komatsu’s large-scale machinery.

Komatsu Mining Machinery

Ride on a mining machine and learn about Komatsu’s large-scale machinery.

A serene moss village that showcases the beauty of moss gardens and natural landscapes.

Koke no Sato

A serene moss village that showcases the beauty of moss gardens and natural landscapes.

A historical village located at the foot of Mount Hakusan, known for its old houses and rural charm.

Shiramine Village

A historical village located at the foot of Mount Hakusan, known for its old houses and rural charm.

A scenic area with a famous bridge, perfect for sightseeing and exploring local nature.

Kaga Hashidate Coast

A scenic area with a famous bridge, perfect for sightseeing and exploring local nature.

A scenic valley with tranquil streams and vibrant foliage, perfect for a relaxing walk.

Kakusenkei Gorge

A scenic valley with tranquil streams and vibrant foliage, perfect for a relaxing walk.

A local zoo with diverse animal species, great for family visits and animal lovers.

Ishikawa Zoo

A local zoo with diverse animal species, great for family visits and animal lovers.

An insect museum offering hands-on experiences and educational exhibits about insects and their ecosystems.

Fureai Insectarium

An insect museum offering hands-on experiences and educational exhibits about insects and their ecosystems.

A science and technology museum offering interactive exhibits and educational experiences for visitors of all ages.

Science Hills Komatsu

A science and technology museum offering interactive exhibits and educational experiences for visitors of all ages.

A museum showcasing the traditional Kutani porcelain with beautiful exhibits of craftsmanship.

Ishikawa Kutaniyaki Museum

A museum showcasing the traditional Kutani porcelain with beautiful exhibits of craftsmanship.

A fascinating museum dedicated to snow science, featuring exhibits on snowflakes and winter weather.

Nakaya Ukichiro Snow Science Museum

A fascinating museum dedicated to snow science, featuring exhibits on snowflakes and winter weather.

A collection of classic cars and automotive history, showcasing Japan's innovation in the automotive industry.

Japan Automobile Museum

A collection of classic cars and automotive history, showcasing Japan's innovation in the automotive industry.

A museum dedicated to the history and culture of the Kaga region, with exhibits on its ancient capital.

Kaga Kokufu Story Museum

A museum dedicated to the history and culture of the Kaga region, with exhibits on its ancient capital.

Noto Areas

 Noto area features rugged coastlines, beautiful rural landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts.

A historic temple known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful gardens.

Myōjō-ji Temple

A historic temple known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful gardens.

A revered shrine, important for local spiritual practices and history.

Keta Taisha

A revered shrine, important for local spiritual practices and history.

The remains of a historic castle, offering panoramic views of the Nanao Bay.

Nanao Castle Ruins

The remains of a historic castle, offering panoramic views of the Nanao Bay.

A key temple and head of the Soto Zen school.

Sōjiji Temple

A key temple and head of the Soto Zen school.

Beautiful terraced rice fields offering stunning views, especially during sunset.

Shiroyone Senmaida

Beautiful terraced rice fields offering stunning views, especially during sunset.

A coastal area known for its dramatic rock formations and beautiful sea views.

Ganmon

A coastal area known for its dramatic rock formations and beautiful sea views.

Noto Kongo has rugged cliffs, and Yase no Dangai offers stunning ocean views.

Noto Kongo & Yase no Dangai

Noto Kongo has rugged cliffs, and Yase no Dangai offers stunning ocean views.

Rokkōzaki is a scenic cape, and Kinohura Coast features beautiful beaches.

Rokkōzaki & Kinohura Coast

Rokkōzaki is a scenic cape, and Kinohura Coast features beautiful beaches.

A burial site with ancient burial mounds, offering insights into the region's history.

Amenomiya Kofun Group

A burial site with ancient burial mounds, offering insights into the region's history.

A small island with a distinctive rock formation, known as "The Tortoise Island."

Mitsukejima Island

A small island with a distinctive rock formation, known as "The Tortoise Island.

A traditional village known for its unique bamboo fences.

Magaki-no-Sato

A traditional village known for its unique bamboo fences.

A scenic coastal area known for its beautiful beaches and serene atmosphere.

Masuho-ga-ura

A scenic coastal area known for its beautiful beaches and serene atmosphere.

A scenic coastal area known for its beautiful beaches and serene atmosphere.

Tsukumo Bay

Tsukumo Bay is a scenic coastal area known for its beautiful landscapes and clear waters.

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway

A unique beach drive that allows you to drive along the sandy shore.

A family-friendly aquarium with marine life exhibits unique to the Noto region.

Noto Island Aquarium

A family-friendly aquarium with marine life exhibits unique to the Noto region.

A museum highlighting the unique culture and nature of the Noto Peninsula.

Noto Satoyama Satoumi Museum

A museum highlights the unique culture and nature of the Noto Peninsula.

A museum dedicated to the Bridal Curtain in Noto, Kaga, and Ecchu provinces.

Hanayome Noren Museum

A museum dedicated to the Bridal Curtain in Noto, Kaga, and Ecchu provinces

Nanao Art Museum exhibits a collection of local art and historical works.

Nanao Art Museum

Nanao Art Museum exhibits a collection of local art and historical works.

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