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
Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice
"Snow crystals are letters sent from heaven…" These poetic words came from Nakaya Ukichiro, a scientist from Katayamazu who created artificial snow for the first time in the world. He was a very talented man and left...
Kitamae Fune-no-Sato Archive Hall
This archive hall specializes in Kitamae ships that are not commonly known. The hall is established in the former residential building of the Sakaya Family who was one of the Kitamae ship owners. Inside this magnifice...
Yamashiro Hot Springs
The history of Yamashiro Hot Springs goes back 1,300 years. It is located in the center of Kaga Hot Springs and is called the "great hot spring of Kaga." This hot spring town flourished as the domain hot spring of Kag...
Awazu Hot Springs
This is the oldest hot spring town in Kaga Hot Springs. It has a 1,300-year history and is said to have been opened by Taichou-taishi. The transparent, smooth hot spring is famous as a "hot spring for beauty," and is...
Natadera Temple
Natadera temple belongs to the Shingon sect and is said to have been founded when Taichou-taishi enshrined Sende Kannon (Eleven-headed Thousand-Armed Kannon) inside a rock cave. When Emperor Kazan visited here, he tho...