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Discover the top things to do in Ishikawa, on the Sea of Japan coast. Bask in the beauty of Kenrokuen and the Edo-era Higashi Chaya District, soak in Kaga Onsen or marvel at the Shiroyone Senmaida terraced rice paddies and Mt Hakusen.
- Kaga/Hakusan
Kaga-Hakusan in the Hokuriku region of south-western...
- Noto Peninsula
Northern Noto Peninsula Landscapes worth seeing. Unique,...
- Kanazawa
Journey into old Japan and walk among the shadows of samurai...
- Tsurugi Horai Festival
The Tsurugi Horai Matsuri is a festival held every October...
- A Visit to Matto
Getting there . Matto is a ten-minute ride from Kanazawa on...
- Onomi Village
In addition to these tourist staples, the country also...
- Tokyo to Ishikawa
Ishikawa, situated on Japan’s western border along the Sea...
- Abare Matsuri 2024
Abare Matsuri, or Rampage Festival, is an annual event in...
- Kaga/Hakusan
Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県, Ishikawa-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu island. [2] Ishikawa Prefecture has a population of 1,133,294 (1 October 2020) and has a geographic area of 4,186 km 2 (1,616 sq mi).
Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県, Ishikawa-ken) is located along the Sea of Japan coast in the Chubu Region. Its capital and largest tourist attraction is Kanazawa, best known for Kenrokuen Garden. The Noto Peninsula is the prefecture's most prominent geographical feature.
Steeped in history, art, and natural beauty—and now more accessible than ever—Ishikawa Prefecture is one of Japan’s most enchanting destinations. Located on Honshu’s northern coast between the Sea of Japan and the cluster of peaks surrounding Mt. Hakusan, Ishikawa offers sublime ocean views and stunning mountain vistas.
- Outline of Ishikawa
- Kanazawa
- Yunokuni No Mori
- Tsukumo Bay
- Shiroyone Semmaida
Features
Ishikawa Prefecture is located on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu. One of the highlights of Ishikawa Prefecture is Kanazawa City, the prefectural capital, where the streets of the Edo period still remain. It is a popular tourist spot where you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the good old days of Japan. You can come into contact with various traditional cultures. The Noto Peninsula is also a must-see in Ishikawa Prefecture. This picturesque region offers stunning coastal landscapes o...
History and Culture
Ishikawa Prefecture was governed by the Maeda family (Kaga clan), the number two feudal lord after the Tokugawa shogunate family during the Edo period (1603-1867). The Maeda family put more emphasis on culture than on the military in order to appeal that it was not a feudal clan against the Tokugawa family. As a result, Ishikawa Prefecture has nurtured a rich traditional culture that represents Japan. Those cultures are especially preserved in Kanazawa, the prefectural capital of Ishikawa. If...
AccessClimate
For access to Ishikawa Prefecture, it is convenient to use Komatsu Airport, which has both domestic and international flights. From Komatsu Airport, you can easily go to Kanazawa City and other parts of the prefecture by train or bus. In addition, it takes about two and a half hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo and by limited express train from Osaka. If you want to travel around Kanazawa, a rail pass that allows unlimited rides on the Shinkansen and local trains is a great deal. >>See here for d...
Kanazawa City, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of Japan’s leading tourist cities. In Kanazawa, as in Kyoto and Nara, traditional Japanese townscapes have been preserved. At the same time, the unique culture of gold leaf and lacquerware is still richly preserved today. For more information on Kanazawa, please refer to the articles below. ...
Yunokuni no Mori, a traditional craft village in Kaga, is dotted with hands-on workshops on more than 50 types of traditional crafts from Ishikawa Prefecture. There are various courses such as Yuzen stencil dyeing, Wajima lacquerware, gold leaf application, glass blowing, and hand forming, so even beginners can easily experience it. Each experience...
Tsukumo Bay is located on the eastern side of the Noto Peninsula. Here, there is a beautiful scenery designated as the Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park, with a rias coast consisting of outstandingly transparent sea and coves of various sizes. While enjoying a stroll along the coastal excursion trail, you can see the scenery created by the clear w...
“Shiroyone Senmaida” designated as a national cultural property scenic spot. It is a spot that attracts attention as a representative terraced paddy field of Noto no Satoyama Satoumi, Japan’s first Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. It is beautiful in each of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and it is a superb view that changes its ...
Apr 13, 2023 · Located in the Hokuriku region, Ishikawa Prefecture has a lengthy coastline with its northern half, the rugged Noto Peninsula, jutting out into the Sea of Japan.
Recognized as one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, it dons a tapestry of cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery and irises during summer, illuminated foliage in autumn, and a snowy monochromatic wonderland in winter.
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