Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Ishikawa
The Culture of Kaga and the Scenery of the Sea of Japan, Steeped in an Ambience of Travel
Ishikawa Prefecture is endowed with natural vistas formed by the sea and the mountains. Together with beautiful Japanese culture, its central city of Kanazawa still retains echoes of when it prospered as the castle town of the million-
Major specialty products : Kutani-yaki porcelain, Kaga Yuzen fabrics, oysters, wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery)
Number one in Japan for : Production of gold leaf, manufacture of lacquerware products, world's longest bench
Sightseeing destinations : Ishikawa Tourism Federation
Wakura Hot Springs
Wakura Hot Springs located by the sea even appears in a poem in Manyoshu. This base of Noto tourism is visited annually by over one million six hundred thousand people. The origin of the name Wakura comes from the hot...
Kenrokuen Park
Kenrokuen is one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Japan, along with Kairakuen in Mito and Korakuen in Okayama. It retains the characteristics of Rinsen-kaiyu style gardens of the Edo period to this day. Build...
Notojima Glass Art Museum
This museum specializes in glass art which is not so common in Japan. Various kinds of works including those from the Chinese Qing dynasty, sculptural works based on original ideas by the great artists in the 20th cen...
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
This museum is located in the centre of Kanazawa city that is open to the casual visitor. This art museum is like a park, allowing visitors a variety of experiences.
Kanazawa Municipal Nakamura Memorial Museum
The museum mainly houses works of art related to the tea ceremony that belonged to Mr. Eishun Nakamuka from Kanazawa city, as well as a wide range of works including ceramics and Kaga marquetries.