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
Nanao Fishermen's Wharf
Nanao Fishermen's Wharf has various shops. The shops sell fresh food from the Noto area, local specialties, craftworks, etc. Also there is the Noto Festival Saiji Hall where the festivals of Noto are introduced throug...
Ishikawa Prefecture Kutaniyaki Art Museum
This is a garden museum that specializes in Kutaniyaki, and it has various types of exhibition spaces that have their own special atmosphere.
Wajima Morning Market
Various outdoor shops selling fresh sea food, dried food vegetables, and folk handicrafts line the streets by 8 o'clock in the morning. There are about 200 shops in total. You can experience the simple but warm hospi...
World's Glass Hall
The hall displays and sells about 10,000 glass works collected from 40 countries including Britain and the Czech Republic. Visitors can look and experience glass blowing in the workshop. In the World's Glass Hall, art...
Urushigura
Urushigura Art Museum, which was built with the theme of lacquer and sculpture, is where the largest number of unique works created by YABUUCHI Satoshi, a sculptor, are displayed. The collection includes the works of ...