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
Ishikawa Museum of Modern Literature
The Ishimawa Museum of Modern Literature was established in the former Forth Upper School building built in 1891 in a Western-style building made of red bricks. It is designated as an important cultural property. Vari...
Yunokuni-no-Mori
Yunokuni-no-Mori is an amenity zone for traditional culture where 17 buildings made in the Edo period have been moved and developed on a hill surrounded by rich greenery. Traditional craft works of Kutani Pottery, Kag...
Zenigo-no-Yakata
Zenigo-no-Yakata consists of a three-storied storage building and a part of main residence which belonged to the former Zeniya family and was moved here. Items belonged to Zeniya are displayed, and these show visitors...
The site of Rosanjin's temporary residence, Iroha-Souan
Iroha-Souan is where Kitadaiji Rosanjin stayed temporarily when he was 32 years old from 1915 to 1916 in order to engrave characters on a signboard. Kitadaiji Rosanjin is known for his calligraphy and pottery - he was...
Kutani Pottery Kiln Ruins Exhibition Hall
This exhibition hall is built on the excavation site of the Yoshidaya Kiln Ruins, which can be said to be the origin of Kutani pottery today. Apart from the Yoshidaya Kiln Ruins, other kiln sites are also open to the ...