Ishikawa
Ishikawa Prefecture faces the sea to the north and is home to the famous Kenrokuen Garden and traditional tea house district streetscapes of Kanazawa City. It is a relaxing tourist destination with beautiful natural soundings and warm seas. You can relax in leisure in a hot spring and enjoy local delicacies at Kaga Onsen.
Destination Highlights
Kenrokuen Garden
Nature & Outdoors
Kanazawa’s beautiful Kenrokuen is one of Japan’s three great gardens. It was created by the ruling Maeda family at the time. The flowers, ponds, and teahouses harmonize with the changing seasons, making it a pleasant place to spend a quiet moment.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
Arts & Culture
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa is a contemporary art museum in Kanazawa City, notable for its innovative architecture and varied exhibits. The museum interior is an extremely open space and serves as a venue where art and visitors can interact freely.
Omicho Market
Food & Drink
Omicho Market is a lively market situated in the heart of Kanazawa City where you can enjoy fresh seafood and other local specialities. There are many sushi restaurants in the market.
The four seasons of Ishikawa
Spring
Spring sees the cherry trees in full bloom in Ishikawa, with beautiful flowers in Kenrokuen Garden and many other locations. Come and experience spring in the historic streets of Kanazawa. The rows of cherry trees in the mountains of Hakusan City and on the streets of Kaga Onsen are another must-see.
Summer
Summer in Ishikawa brings refreshing sea breezes and the fun of swimming and marine sports along the coastline. You can also enjoy the many flowers in the mountains of Mount Haku, known as the mountain of flowers, in summer.
Fall
Fall in Ishikawa is the best time to view the fall leaves, with Kenrokuen Garden and other scenic spots offering particularly wonderful scenery. You can also enjoy the fall cuisine, hot springs, and natural landscapes in the area around Kaga Onsen.
Winter
In winter, Ishikawa offers appealing snowy landscapes and is the perfect place to spend some time relaxing in a hot spring area. Enjoy the feel of winter in Kanazawa and the gardens with their yukitsuri snow guards on the trees. You can also enjoy skiing at Mount Haku.
Trip Highlights
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Other sights in the Hokuriku area
There are many other fascinating places in Hokuriku. Enjoy its rich nature and culture.
