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
Kanazawa Shinise Memorial Hall (Old Merchant House)
The building was built in 1579 and belonged to a pharmacist Nakaya Yakuho. It was moved here and the exterior has been preserved. The rooms located on the 1st floor show the scenery of a merchant house during the Edo ...
Kanazawa Folklore Museum
In the wooden school architecture made of wood in Western style (the former Prefectural Kanazawa Second Junior High School Building), various items and artifacts are displayed. Exhibits items related to daily life, to...
Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum
The museum introduces 5 great people from Kanazawa - Kimura Hisashi, Suzuki Daisetsu, Takamine Johkichi, Fujioka Touho and Miayke Setsurei.
Hanrou Honda Museum
The museum exhibits art objects, armor, and household utensils of the Honda Family, the chief retainers of Maeda lords. They commanded about 9000 square meters of land in Kaga domain. Visitors can see the sophisticati...
Ishikawa-ken History Museum
Visitors can learn everything about Ishikawa prefecture from the primitive age to the modern period in this museum. In the three-storied red brick building (important cultural property), which is a symbol of Honda-no-...