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Hakuichi Main Shop Hakkokan

4.0

34 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Morito 2-1-1

Kanazawa, the City of Gold Leaf, has a place where you can see, touch, and get a complete experience with gold leaf—the Hakkokan. You can view “Gold Armor” and “Gold Leaf Room”—things relevant to Maeda Toshiie—or try decorating with some gold leaf, and then have some popular “gold leaf ice cream.” You may purchase cosmetics, snacks, and crafts made at this shop. five minutes by car via Kanazawa-Nishi Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.

先日のNHK「歴史探偵」で、タイの寺院の仏像に信者（参拝者）２㎝角の金箔を貼り付け、お参りするのを見た。貼り付ける位置により、効能が違うとのこと。例えば頭に貼れば頭がよくなるし、へそあたりに貼ると金運アップとか。金箔を貼るという体験と、仏像が金ピカになるということ、金箔の販路が拡大するということを考えれば、それぞれ（人、寺院、販売者）にメリットがあって、あまりデメリットが考えられないが、いかがでし...
Sosogi Coast

4.0

37 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Machinomachi Sosogi

The Sosogi Coast is located in Sosogi, Machino Town, Wajima City. It extends for two kilometers from the Tarumi-no-daki Waterfall to the mouth of the Machino River. The rhyolite rock has been eroded by the action of the waves to create complex, strangely-shaped rock features such as Suimon Cliff, Fukuga-ana Cave and Hiroki-no-ken Cliff. There are many beautiful sights, including the Mado-iwa (“Window Rock,” which has a two-meter wide hole in it, and which has become a symbol of the Sosogi Coast), and the “Wave Flowers” phenomenon that can be seen in winter; the Sosogi Coast has been designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and National Natural Monument.

Some of the views are pretty special but this is a view of a rocky coastline, just like you have in many other countries. If you are in the area by all means, I would not however travel specially to...
Suzu-jinja Shrine

4.0

33 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa Pref. Suzushi Misakimachi Jike 4-2

A Shinto shrine located on the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula. The shrine is said to have been founded 2,000 years ago on Mt. Yamabushi on the northeastern point of the Noto Peninsula and was later moved to its current location in the eighth century. The shrine is dedicated to a married pair of gods and has been visited by people seeking luck in love and marriage since ancient times. The shrine is also seen as the guardian shrine of the area of the Sea of Japan located in the unlucky direction of the northeast and is believed to ward away misfortune. The shrine's treasure house contains a wooden figure of a male god designated an Important Cultural Property as well as various items relating to the samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune and the warrior monk Benkei. Another highlight is a boulder inscribed with a haiku by author Genzo Murakami which was composed to commemorate the Wajima Kiriko Art Museum and the creation of a television drama based on Minamoto no Yoshitsune.

能登半島先端近くにある、紀元前からあると伝わる古社で天孫、コノハナサクヤ、そしてオオクニヌシの娘で珠州と島根の美保の二つの岬を本拠とするミホススミの三柱が祀られています。珍しい木造の男神像があり重文指定されていますが、宝物館は要予約とのことで見られませんでした。高座宮までは詣でませんでしたが鳥居越しに見る海が美しいとのことで、いつか訪れたいところです。
Muro Saisei Kinenkan Museum

4.0

33 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Sennichimachi 3-22

A museum dedicated to sharing the work and achievements of celebrated Kanazawa literary master Muro Saisei. The museum is built on the site of Muro's family home, and nearby you can find the Sai River, origin of the writer's name, as well as the Uhoin Temple where Muro spent much of his childhood. The museum has two floors. the first floor contains two standing exhibition rooms, while the second floor has an additional standing exhibition room as well as a special exhibition room. The museum displays artwork from the covers of Muro's books as well as original manuscripts written in Muro's own hand. There is a recitation corner on the second floor where you can listen to passages from the artist's books and many of his poems.

室生犀星は特に文学的には興味があるわけではありませんが、「ふるさとは遠きにありて思ふもの、、、」のしで有名な金沢を代表する文豪の一人です。その生家に立てられたきれいなビルが記念館ですが、本人は幼少期の頃にそばの雨宝院に養子に出されたそうです。
Yumoto no Hiroba

3.5

36 Reviews

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Ishikawa Nanao-shi Wakuramachi

A plaza with bronze statues of the white herons at the center of the legend behind the establishment of the Wakura Onsen hot spring district; a fountain in the plaza is supplied with water directly from a source spring. The fountain can be used to make “hot spring eggs,” custard-like soft boiled eggs; just put a basket of raw eggs in the fountain and 12-15 minutes later you can enjoy delicious hot spring eggs. The water comes direct from the spring and is extremely hot, so take care not to burn yourself while you have fun.

和倉温泉の温泉街の中心ともいえる場所に、「湯元の広場」という一角がありました。広場の真ん中には、和倉温泉の開湯伝説の主人公の白鷺の像がありました。そのブロンズ像から、和倉温泉は、古くは「湧浦温泉」と呼ばれていたことを知りました。
Myoryu-ji Temple

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Nomachi 1-2-12

The Myoryu-ji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The Temple was founded by Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga Domain. Its complex defensive architecture, including many features designed to confuse attackers, led to it being nicknamed the “Ninja Temple.” The Temple interior is full of ingenious features such as offertory boxes and steps that hide pitfalls, hidden rooms, etc. What appears from the outside to be a two-storey building actually has four stories, with a total of 23 rooms. Tours can be booked in advance by telephone; it may be possible to book a place for the same day if there are any places vacant on that day’s tour.
Kanazawa Municipal Nakamura Memorial Art Museum

4.0

35 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Hondamachi 3-2-29

This started as a private collection that was donated to the public. The museum is small and can be viewed in I Hut ion with the Suzuki museum next door. It has s lively garden and the tea ceremony...
Hanayome Noren

4.0

31 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa Nanao-shi Madashimachi Tsu Department 49

This museum shows traditional wedding custom in Ishikawa. Bridal curtains inside the museum were pretty and they are all hand-painted. You can also see bridal costumes for women showcased inside the...
Kaga Yuzen Kaikan

3.5

34 Reviews

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Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Koshomachi 8-8

This is an exhibition and experiential center for the traditional art of Kaga-yuzen's fabric design. It is located in Koshomachi, Kanazawa City. In addition to displays of Yuzen materials, a demonstration of how fabrics are hand drawn can be watched. Small Yuzen items are also for sale. Through the DIY corner and the kimono fitting corner, one can get a taste of Kaga-yuzen concept. Adjoining this museum a hall available for rent for events, and a rest area for use at no cost.

The staff were super friendly assisting when needed. There is no English, but staff do their best to explain the process to you. My friend and I decided to paint small tote bags, but there are many...
Izumi Kyoka Kinenkan Museum

3.5

35 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Shimoshinchou 2-3

The Izumi Kyoka Kinenkan Museum is a museum in the Shimoshin-cho district of Kanazawa City, dedicated to the life and works of author Izumi Kyoka. Built on the site of Izumi’s childhood home, the Museum uses displays of Izumi’s first editions and manuscripts, personal items, etc., as well as special thematic exhibitions, to help visitors develop a closer understanding of the world that Izumi portrayed in his fiction, as well as his own literary career. Talks on various subjects relating to Izumi Kyoka are held in Museum’s lecture hall on an occasional basis.

久保市乙剣宮のすぐ近くにある金沢を代表する作家のひとりである氏の展示館で、生家があった場所に建っています。この手の場所はある程度の知識があるファンを想定したような展示もありますが、こちらはかなり初心者でもわかりやすい展示でした。
11th Ohi Chozaemon Ware/Ohi Museum/Ohi Gallery

4.0

30 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Hashibacho 2-17

Ohi ware is a type of pottery. Records state the origins of this pottery date back to when Maeda Tsunanori, the fifth lord of Kaga Domain, invited tea ceremony master Senso Soshitsu to Kaga to popularize the tea ceremony in the area; during his stay, Senso used clay from the outlying village of Ohi (now the neighborhood of Ohi-machi) to create tea cups. Ohi ware is shaped entirely by hand without the use of a potter’s wheel and is covered with a traditional ameyu glaze. The art museum standing on the studio’s grounds, open year-round, displays examples of Ohi ware made by the first Chozaemon head potter to the current head, as well as tea ceremony implements strongly connected to the old Kaga Domain. The studio’s Edo period samurai residence is a Kanazawa Designated Preservation Structure.

金沢市橋場町にあります、金沢市の陶芸家大樋長左衛門の窯の敷地内にあります見ごたえがある美術品が並びます美術館では珍しいミシュラン一つ星に認定されています。
Wajima Kobo Nagaya

3.5

33 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Kawaimachi 4-66-1

This is a sightseeing cultural exchange facility located in Ishikawa Prefecture where visitors can learn about the traditional craftwork of graceful “Wajima” lacquer ware. It opened in 2003 and is located in Kawai Town, Wajima City, in Ishikawa Prefecture. Inside the premises, there are five buildings replicating the old Wajima “Nagaya” terrace style workshops. Inside is divided into Wajima lacquer workshops, specialized Wajima lacquer shops and an experience workshop. The experience of gold inlaid lacquer ware and making your own chopsticks is popular with tourists. In the “Nagaya” workshops, visitors can observe the work of the craftsmen and at the restaurant managed directly by fisherman enjoy meals served in Wajima lacquer ware.

輪島の重蔵神社近くにある体験工房。黒壁の長屋が並んでいます。輪島温泉の足湯にも近いので、このあたりの散策とあわせて訪問しました。
Hakuza Main Shop

4.0

29 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Moriyama 1-30-4

"A shop which makes and sells items decorated with gold and silver leaf located a seven minute drive from JR Kanazawa Station. The shop's name is derived from an actual agency which once governed the use of gold and silver foil. The shop is notable for its adaptability-in addition to maintaining the traditional techniques of ""enzuke"" gold leafing, the shop also makes use of modern gold leafing techniques as is deemed appropriate to the situation. The main shop location allows visitors to observe artisans working with gold leaf and is the only place where you can see a tearoom decorated with some 40 thousand sheets of highest quality ""enzuke"" gold leaf, a traditional technique highly prized in the restoration of National Treasures. In addition, the shop sells a wide selection of original products only a specialty shop like this can carry such as Hakuji gold leaf ceramics."

Hakuza is an incredible place to visit and a highlight of our visit to Kanazawa. There is an effortless class to the setup inside, showcasing their skill at creating gold leaf and then forming items...
Motorcar Museum of Japan

2.5

3 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Pref. Komatsushi Futatsunashimachi Ikkanyama 40

The Motorcar Museum of Japan in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture is a specialty motorcar museum. In the European-style building with a red tiled roof, it exhibits about 500 vehicles which were popular in Japan in the 20th century. In the museum, various car models such as a three-wheel truck, sports cars, famous European vehicles and buses are categorized for each manufacturer and genre to introduce them. You can find rare and one-of-a-kind vehicles, including a Rolls Royce which the late Princess Diana used when she visited Japan.

名前は恐らくレンジローバーから取ったのだと思います。ミュージアムショップ隣です。椅子や机、調度品からクラシックな雰囲気の漂うカフェ。
Roadside Station Togiumi Kaido

3.5

20 Reviews

Transportation

Ishikawa Pref. Hakuigunshikamachi Togiryoukemachi Ta-11

A roadside station situated along National Route 249 in Shika Town, Hakui County, Ishikawa Prefecture. Located close to Masuhogaura Beach, famous for its sakuragai tellins, and visitors can park their car and stroll the beach. A bench installed along the beach, recognized by Guinness as the longest in the world, creates a unique view. Inside, the station's shop sells shellwork made with the pink shells of sakuragai, as well as tasty foods made with Noto beef perfect for taking home as a souvenir. The station's soft serve ice cream, made with Irish cobbler potatoes, is particularly popular. The adjoining Sea Side Villa Bokkai resort hotel can also be used as a daytrip spa facility.

観光の帰り道でお土産を購入するために利用しました。お菓子を買ってレジに並んだら、「お土産は買わないの？」と尋ねられたので、「これがお土産です」との回答をしました。もっとなんやかんやたくさん買えってことなんでしょうが、不毛なやり取りでした。ちなみに今回購入したおみやげは能登名物と書かれた「ひっぱり餅」で、いわゆるきな粉餅でしたね。
Rosanjin's Iroha Thatched Hut

3.5

30 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa Pref. Kagashi Yamashironsen 18-5

The site where the great artist Rosanjin stayed for a half year starting in the fall of 1915. Iroha is located in the Yamashiro Onsen hot spring resort area in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The structure was originally a detached villa which belong to the long-standing Yoshinoya ryokan inn; the main building was erected in the early Meiji period. The site is open to the general public, and the workroom decorated with plaques inscribed with calligraphy, study, and living room with sunken hearth are preserved in the same sate as when Rosanjin was in residence. The site’s warehouse has been converted into a display space which is continuously used to present special exhibitions.

小さな建物なのであっという間に見学し終わってしまいますが、入館料は安いしお茶とお菓子もいただけるのでなかなか良いと思います。JAFの割引も使えました。魯山人のこともほんのちょっとですが知ることができました。
Kutani Kosen Pottery Kiln

4.0

28 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Nomachi 5-3-3

This is a long-established store continuing since 1870, located at the “Kutani-yaki” pottery, a craft representative of Ishikawa Prefecture. All the work is completed by hand from molding the clay to the first kiln, second firing and decorating with glaze, and the techniques of old Kokutani and revived Kutani continued to be protected even today. In addition to being able to see the manufacturing process in the workshop, visitors are able to experience painting a design to make their very own original piece. There is an exhibition room with a variety of kiln artwork, and pieces from traditional style to those of everyday use are for sale. The nearest station is Nomachi Station.

Noting to see or do there. Only a few expensive poteries. We were not invited to visit. There was only one employee in the store
Kaga-Honda Museum

3.5

30 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Dewamachi 3-1 Ishikawa Red Brick Museum 3rd building

Located within the Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum grounds in the Dewa Town, Kanazawa City, the Kaga-Honda Museum has around 2,000 precious historical artifacts in its collections, including weapons and armor, old documents, relating to the Honda family, one of the “Hakka” (“eight clans”) families of leading retainers that served the Maeda family (who ruled the Kaga Domain) for generations. The Museum is a marvelous place to learn about the history of the Kaga Domain and about the samurai culture of the Edo period.

石川県立歴史博物館と同じ、金澤陸軍兵器支廠の兵器庫を活用した博物館で、加賀藩の家老を務めた本多氏の所蔵品が展示されている。石川県立博物館との共通点として、往年の威容を彷彿させる赤レンガの建物が挙げられるが、内装は異なっており、博物館として刷新され、少なくとも目にした範囲では、石川県立博物館の内部で見られた洋館の面影は感じられない。展示品は古文書や書状が多く、それらの劣化を防ぐためか、石川県立博物...
Ishikawa Nanao Art Museum

3.5

29 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Pref. Nanaoshi Komaruyamadai 1-1

An art museum around a five-minute taxi ride from JR Nanao Station. Distinguished by its seven domed roofs, the museum displays a collection of numerous works connected to the northern Ishikawa Prefecture region. The Ikeda Collection, consisting of works collected by Nanao City businessman Fumio Ikeda, forms the core of the museum's collection. The museum holds regular exhibitions and visitors can see a variety of works of art, including Mino ware, Karatsu ware, and other types of pottery, as well as Japanese paintings, sculptures, crafts, and more. There's also a high-definition video mini-theater which continuously screens documentary videos on the works of Nanao-born painter Hasegawa Tohaku.

大人の入館料350円。小さな美術館で相応。七尾出身の長谷川等伯の展示は常設ではなく、ビデオだけ鑑賞。少し残念。桃山時代を代表する焼物として、織部焼と唐津焼の展示をしていた。期間毎にテーマ変わるそう。和倉温泉の寄り道にのんびり鑑賞するのもあり。
Tentokuin Temple

4.5

25 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Kodatsuno 4-4-4

"A Buddhist temple located a 20 minute drive from JR Kanazawa Station. Founded by Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of Kaga Domain, in 1623, the temple is also known as the ""Tamahime Temple,"" a name derived from the posthumous Buddhist name of Toshitsune's wife, who died an early death. Each year, the temple exhibits paper hina dolls handmade by Tamahime, holds a festival which celebrates Tamahime and prays for the success of parishioners in this life, and holds a memorial service for Tamahime. In a corner of the main temple, mechanical dolls reenact the story of Tamahime over a 15 minute period several times each day. The temple also shows a video on the dolls."

Great! japanese style dry landscape garden! It’s so beautiful! Now you can enjoy the fresh green and refreshing beauty of nature. Hidden tourist attraction sights. Everyone should be able to...

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Kanazawa City Hakusan / Komatsu Kaga City Hakui / Kahoku Nanao Wajima Suzu

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Ishikawa Areas

Long, thin Ishikawa prefecture runs along the Sea of Japan up into Noto Peninsula. Highlights of the seaside towns lining the west coast include Kanazawa, often described as a "Little Kyoto" thanks to its old wooden tea houses and geisha culture as well as its picturesque Japanese garden, Kenroku-en.