Ishikawa

Kanazawa, Wajima

Ishikawa blends culture, craftsmanship, and scenic charm. In Kanazawa, stroll through the elegant Kenrokuen Garden, explore the geisha district of Higashi Chaya, and discover local arts like Kutani porcelain and Kaga lacquerware. The Noto Peninsula offers dramatic coastal views and peaceful countryside. Ishikawa is where tradition and beauty meet.　

From Tokyo: Shinkansen 2h 30m; 1h

From Osaka: Local train / Shinkansen 2h 30m

From Nagoya: Local train 2h 50m

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Hakusan City

Spanning Ishikawa, Fukui, and Gifu, Hakusan City is a land of faith and food blessed by the majestic Mt. Hakusan. Mt. Hakusan, one of Japan's three sacred mountains, is a pilgrimage site for climbers, offering mystical landscapes of alpine flora and primeval beech forests. At the foot lies "Shirayama Hime Shrine," the head shrine of Hakusan faith and a powerful spiritual spot. The pure meltwater from Hakusan nurtures delicious rice and sake, fostering a vibrant brewing culture. It is an ideal area for travelers wanting to actively enjoy nature through ski resorts, campgrounds, and grand canyons.

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Kaga City

Located at the southern tip of Ishikawa, Kaga City is known as the home of historic hot spring resorts and "Kutani-yaki" porcelain. It features distinct Onsen towns—Yamashiro, Yamanaka, and Katayamazu—loved by artists and writers for centuries. Visitors can enjoy mountain atmosphere, lakeside views, and lavish Kaiseki cuisine using local ingredients. With many facilities and workshops exploring the roots of Kutani-yaki's bold colors and designs, it's a place to experience Japanese aesthetics through pottery. Accessibility has improved with the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, making it a hub for quality spa and art culture.

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Kanazawa City

Kanazawa is a captivating city where history as a former castle town coexists with contemporary art. Centered around Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, samurai culture—including gold leaf, tea ceremony, and Noh theater—is deeply rooted in daily life. Conversely, it features many modern art museums, chic boutiques, and trendy cafes. The city is well-organized, allowing visitors to explore major attractions by foot or bus. Representing the essence of Japanese "Chic," Kanazawa is highly popular among international tourists visiting Japan for the first time.

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Ishikawa Prefecture

Located in central Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture consists of the Noto Peninsula and the Kaga region, serving as a treasure trove of cultural heritage from the Edo period's "Kaga Hyakumangoku" era. Kanazawa City, which escaped war damage, retains its samurai districts and tea house quarters, where traditional crafts like gold leaf and Kaga Yuzen silk dyeing still thrive. Simultaneously, the region offers the "Satoyama and Satoumi" of Noto—a UNESCO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System—and the majestic nature of Mt. Hakusan. With world-class seafood like Snow Crab, refined Wagashi sweets, and premium Sake, Ishikawa is a premier destination for history, nature, and...

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