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
Physic Shiramine Hot Spring Hall "Splash"
Hot spring hall "Splash" is where you can either take a bath or relax in a kurhaus style hot spring pool wearing a bathing suit. Bade Zone has 10 types of hot spring bath such as utase-yu or sauna and the Pool Zone is...
Kitamae ship-owner residence "Zourokuen"
This building is designated as a national tangible cultural property. Visitors can look at the residence and the garden of this Kitamae ship-owne, which was built at the end of the Edo period. There is also a garden ...
Komatsu Municipal Miyamoto Saburo Museum
This museum presents the artistic achievement of painter Saburo Miyamoto, a Western-style artist from Komatsu city. It houses about 130 oil paintings and sketches.
Saihitsu-an
Saihitsu-an is a workshop of Kaga Yuzan in Nagamachi, where the atmosphere of the castle town of Kanazawa can be relished. Visitors can look at the process of hand-painted Yuzen through a glass window. If you make a b...
Ohi Museum
In this museum you can learn about Ohi Pottery and sadou (tea ceremony) culture of Kaga-Kanazawa. Ohi Pottery has been transmitted through the family of Chozaemon, who came to this area with Sen-so Soshitsu , the foun...