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Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan Museum

3.0

32 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Katamachi 2-10-17

A history museum dedicated to the Maeda Tosanokami family, a clan started by the samurai Maeda Toshimasa, son of Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of Kaga Domain. The family, of honorable origin and closely affiliated with the domain-ruling Maeda clan, is counted as one of the eight primary families which underpinned and supported the domain. Over the generations, members of the Maeda Tosanokami clan were awarded many important positions, and the family accumulated some 9,000 articles of tremendous historical value, a portion of which are on display in this museum. The museum's impressive exhibits include suits of armor and swords as well as texts detailing the history of famous military commanders from Japan's Warring States period.

Even though the museum is pretty much all in Japanese, the artifacts are still interesting and they tried hard to provide translations to as much of the exhibit as they could. The staff were kind...
Wakura Showa Era and Toy Museum

4.0

23 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Pref. Nanaoshi Wakuramachi Ninety 20-1

A museum along Prefectural Route 47 in Wakura-machi, Nanao City. The collection on display has almost 10,000 toys collected by the museum director over many years from the Meiji period to the 1960s. The Showa Museum recreates the look of the Showa period and along with the Toy Museum, which has toy cars, robots, and dolls on display they have a classic car display space.

昭和の時代を暮らした人間にはとても懐かしい。様々な展示物が懐かしい。これは堪らない施設です。かなりの展示物の数にビックリします。
Ishikawa Insect Museum

4.5

22 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Hakusanshi Yawatamachi Inu 3

A museum located a 20 minute walk from Tsurugi Station on the Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line. Standing along the Tsurugi Bypass, the museum is notable for its elaborate exhibits. In addition to exhibits arranged by classification including varieties found in Hakusan, the museum also has an insect section in which you can observe 20 varieties of real, live insects. Other fun things visitors can do including handling live insects and attempting an insect quiz. The museum also holds a variety of events. Every month on the 19th, junior high school aged students and younger can enter the museum for free (must be accompanied by an adult family member).

A big museum about insects, with many kinds of beetles, and a large butterfly house to walk through. Much more to see than I expected! For 410 yen for adults, less for children, it is great value. It...
Torigoe Ikkou Ikki History Museum

4.0

12 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Hakusanshi Deaimachi A 26

This history museum is located within the Ikko-ikki no Sato Roadside Station along the National Route No. 360 in Deaimachi, Hakusan City. This museum displays materials from the KagaIkko-ikki uprising during the Sengoku era and airs a film depicting the details along with a narration. Earthenware excavated from the National Historic Landmarks of the Torigoe and affiliated Futoge Castles are also on display, This museum functions as an information center for the castle remains.

道の駅一向一揆の里にある有料の施設です。加賀一向一揆の最後の砦になった鳥越城や二曲城についてや、加賀一向一揆について学べます。館内には鳥越城や二曲城への行き方や、詳しい散策マップがありますので、城跡を見学される場合は、先にこの場所を訪れると良いと思います。館内は全面的に写真撮影禁止で、写真が撮れなかったことが残念でした。
Ishikawa Nishida Kitaro Museum of Philosophy

4.0

22 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Pref. Kahokushi Uchihisumi Well 1

This museum is in Uchihisumii, Kahoku City. This museum of philosophy displays materials pertaining to the local philosopher Nishida Kitaro. It is the only museum of philosophy in Japan. This museum, built around the theme of 'to think' by the architect Ando Tadao, is equipped with a 300 seat auditorium, seminar rooms, an observation lounge, a library housing books on philosophy, and a cafe.

かほく市出身の哲学者西田幾多郎を顕彰し、哲学の普及・啓発を図るために造られた文化施設です。展示室は三つに分かれ、「哲学へのいざない」、「西田幾多郎の世界」、「西田幾多郎の書」となっています。考えることがテーマのようで瞑想の空間「ホワイエ」もあります。また、展望ラウンジからは日本海、河北潟、そして遠方には白山連峰を展望できます
National Crafts

4.5

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Dewamachi 3-2

日本海側初の国立美術館。名称に『工芸』とあるため、古来より今に伝えられる伝統工芸について学ぶ施設を想像するかもしれないが、実際のところは博物館のような要素は少ない。移転元が東京国立近代美術館の工芸館であるため、展示されている作品も明治時代以降のもので占められている。むしろ明治時代から現代の美術家たちによる美術作品や作品群のデザインを展示する美術館、と思うだろう。勿論、（主に）近代以降の作品や作品の...
Shishiku Highland

4.5

19 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Hakusanshi Yawatamachi Re 110

These highlands are situated in Yahatamachi, Hakusan City. These highlands are famous all over Japan for flight sports like paragliding and hang-gliding. An aerial gondola takes one up to the elevation of 600m from which a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan can be seen.

You can access the Shishiku Highlands by Gondola (700 yen return), and I heard there is also a hiking trail to the top as well. At the top theres a fantastic view of the plains, all the way to the...
Kutaniyaki Kamaato Tenjikan

4.0

22 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ishikawa Pref. Kagashi Yamashironsen 19-101-9

A museum dedicated to Kutani ware ceramics located in the Yamanaka Onsen hot spring resort area in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The museum houses a restored climbing kiln used to make Kutani ware which was moved here from Kutani Village in 1826. Designated a National Historic Site, the kiln site is open for viewing by the general public. A separate museum building presents how Kutani ware is made and the history of the craft; the building was once a private home which was used as on office for the operation of the kiln as well as residence and studio. Visitors can view the aforementioned Kutani ware climbing kiln, the oldest still in existence, as well as displays presenting tools used in making Kutani ware. The museum also holds short classes in which participants can try their hand at ceramics decorating and spinning potter on a potter’s wheel.

窯跡を発掘した後を、そのまま覆う形で建物が建てられており、当時の登り窯がどのようになっていたのかを実際に見て感じる事ができました。通常、窯跡の遺跡は調査後埋め戻されるのが普通で、こういう形で見学できるところは初めておとづれました。
Juzo Shinto Shrine Ubuya

3.5

23 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Kawaimachi 1-87

"Once a shelter used to store portable shrines for events, the structure was rebuilt as this Shinto shrine in 2015 due to the deterioration of the old building. An ""ubuya"" is a room in which women give birth. The shrine is derived from an event held in August in which a god and goddess are wed, build an ""ubuya,"" and give birth to a child god. There is a large log pillar in the center of the shrine and inscribed at its base are the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. It is said that your wish will be granted if you stand on your own sign, circle the pillar clockwise, and pray at the altar."

河井町約1,800戸の産土神として仰がれるばかりでなく、平安時代中期に編纂された「延喜式」の神名帳にある鳳至比古（ふげしひこ）神社、あるいは辺津比咩（へつひめ）神社にあてられ、鳳至一郡の総社として重きをなしています。
Kanazawa Crafts Hirosaka

4.0

19 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Hirosaka 1-2-25 Inside the Kanazawa Noh Museum

A traditional crafts shop located inside the Kanazawa Noh Museum in Hirosaka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Stocking 20 or more varieties of popular traditional crafts from Kanazawa, a former castle town and cultural leader of the Kaga area, here you’ll find handcrafted postcards created with Kaga yuzen techniques, saikumono handiwork, and more. The shop also carries rarer traditional crafts like Kaga zogan inlay work, Kaga mizuhiki zaiku cordwork, and Kaga kebari lures. At this popular destination, you’ll be able to buy unique Kaga souvenirs which combine the skills of artisans with the chic tastes of a Japanese castle town.

Fascinating crafts and artwork. Handcrafted, unique gifts. Simply fun to explore the shop. Who might have thought that fishing lures were art? Prices are fair for the caliber of the work.
Kanazawa Literary Hall

4.0

21 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Owarichou 1-7-10

Located near the Hashiba intersection on National Route 159 in Owari Town, Kanazawa City, the Kanazawa Literary Hall is a facility dedicated to interchange and the dissemination of information relating to the literary heritage of Kanazawa. The Itsuki Hiroyuki Library has on display an impressive collection of books, including the complete works of Itsuki Hiroyuki, an author closely associated with Kanazawa. The Literary Floor showcases books that were awarded the Izumi Kyoka Literary Prize or the Citizens’ Literary Prize; the Salon is an area where lovers of literature can gather.

浅野川大橋の近くの橋場町交差点近くにあります。アンティークなビルでなかなか雰囲気のいい建物です。五木寛之文庫とも書かれており、かなり重点的に取り上げられいるので地元かと思ったらそうでもないようです。建物見学かねて見学するといいと思います。
Hanibe Gankutsuin

3.0

24 Reviews

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Ishikawa Komatsu-shi Ryumyojimachi I1

The northeast side of Komatsu City has produced large quantities of stone and the area is dotted with several old stone quarries. This Buddhist cave temple was opened in 1951 and makes use of one such former stone mine. Here, visitors can view a huge number of Buddhist statues. The cavern is 150 meters long. The temple is not dedicated to any specific Buddhist sect and all are welcome to visit.

Went to Ishikawa to visit a friend and she brought me to these hell caves. I would have to say that this was the most unexpected attraction I have come across in japan. The entire journey is said...
Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum

3.5

22 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Higashiyama 1-19-1

A museum located in Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture dedicated to collecting, preserving, and displaying items connected to the works of Shusei Tokuda, considered one of the three great literary masters of Kanazawa. The museum's collection primarily consists of items which belonged to the author, drafts written in Tokuda's own hand, letters, and first edition books. The museum's standing exhibition traces the author's life and celebrates his achievements. There's also an exhibit which recreates the library Tokuda enjoyed while alive and an audio corner where you can use tablet and hear excerpts from the author's works read aloud. If you make a reservation at least one week in advance, you can receive a guided tour of the museum from a volunteer.

日本の近代文学を代表する作家の一人で、こちらの記念館の近くが生誕地だそうです。梅ノ橋を南側から渡るとすぐのところにありました。書斎の再現や遺品の展示など、よくあるタイプの展示館ですが、和紙の人形で登場人物か紹介されているのはなかなか珍しい感じでした。
Imai Kinpaku Main Store

4.0

18 Reviews

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Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Saiwaimachi 7-3

This long-standing gold leaf specialty shop was established in 1898. Facing Saigawa-odori Avenue and located close to the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa and the Kenrokuen garden, the shop sells gold leaf materials and gold leaf crafts and also holds a variety of workshops. The shop’s most popular workshop is its gold leafing activity, which lets you handle real gold leaf just one 10,000th of a millimeter thick. Under the tentative guidance of an instructor, you can make your own gold leaf hand mirror, small bon tray, postcard, or badge, the perfect opportunity to make a memory of your trip to Kanazawa that will last a lifetime. The gold leaf ice cream activity, in which you apply gold leaf to a soft serve ice cream cone, is also popular.

街中あちこちに金箔ソフトクリームはありますが、金箔やさんが出しているだけあってか、近江町市場、駅前よりも少し安い気がします。金箔味は正直分かりませんが、名物なのでとりあえず話のネタに食べてみてもいいかも。
Kasumigaike Pond

4.5

16 Reviews

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Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Kenrokumachi

This pond is located in the center of the Kenrokuen garden, considered one of Japan’s three most famous gardens along with Kairakuen Park in Mito and the Korakuen Garden in Okayama. The largest of the garden’s ponds, its surface area is 5,800 square meters and it is 1. 5 meters deep at its deepest point. The expansive, secluded pond serves as a symbol of the garden, and the colors of its waters vary depending on the position from which one is looking. Many of the garden’s most famous sights are found here, including the Kotoji Stone Lantern, Nijibashi Bridge, Karasaki Pine, and the Sazaeyama hill. The primary walking path around the pond is without hills and incorporates universal design principles, ensuring that even wheelchair users can leisurely traverse the path. Visitors can enjoy the seasonal views along the path.

C’est le plus grand étang de Kenroku-en et il est situé en plein centre du parc. C’est un très bel endroit pour prendre de belles photos.
Noto Peninsula

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa ken Pensionu County

A long, narrow peninsula jutting north from the near center of the Hokuriku region. The coastline, surrounding the peninsula on three sides, is diverse, from the jagged rock formations of Noto Kongo formed by crashing waves; to the Chirihama Nagisa Driveway, a beach area on which you can drive a car. Another one of the peninsula's appeals is the local liquors and cuisine made with ingredients from the area's rich farms and abundant sea. The Wajima Morning Market is particularly famous, but some of the area's many other unique highlights include the Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces, selected as one of the 100 most beautiful terraced rice fields in Japan; and the majestic Kiriko Festival, registered as in the Japan Heritage program. If traveling by plane, the peninsula is around one hour from Haneda Airport.
Yamanaka Onsen Basho no Yakata

4.0

19 Reviews

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Ishikawa Kaga-shi Yamanaka Onsen Honmachi 2- Ni 86-1

芭蕉にゆかりの山中温泉にあるが、芭蕉の滞在した泉屋は現存せず、ここはただの記念館。ただし、かつての旅館を改装したもので、元の客室や庭園は一見の価値がある。
Hakusan Dinosaur Park Shiramine

4.0

18 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Hakusanshi Kuwajima 4-99-1

A museum standing along the Tedori River easily identifiable by its statues of dinosaurs. The museum displays life-sized replicas of dinosaur skeletons and models and has a tunnel, visitors can walk through and experience the time of the dinosaurs. There's also a thrilling 40 meters long dinosaur slide. The museum's fossil dig experience for elementary school children is very popular and real dinosaur teeth have actually been discovered here. Children can also see what it's like to clean fossils and make replicas.

屋外の恐竜ディスプレイの姿勢や、施設の内装の古臭さは否めませんが、ノスタルジックな雰囲気があっていいかなと思います。平日で人が少なかったことや、周りが山に囲まれていることもあり、某恐竜映画に出てくる島っぽい感覚も味わえるかもしれません。化石発掘も楽しめるので、旅行のサブ目的地な感じで行けば損しないと思います。
Castle Manai

4.0

17 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Ishikawa Pref. Housugunanamizumachi Kawajima I Of 61-1

A hotel with a bathhouse also available to non-guests located a five minute drive from JR Anamizu Station. As its name implies, the hotel looks like a Japanese castle from the outside, and all guest rooms have a sweeping ocean view of Anamizu Bay. The hotel's vaunted bathhouse also boasts this gorgeous view and has a lie down bath, jacuzzi, and a bath filled with a monthly changing bath blend. The bathhouse' bedrock bath is only available to women and may be used on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The hotel serves food made with fresh, seasonal ingredients; the dancing charcoal grilled oysters, an Anamizu specialty, are a particular draw. You can also enjoy seasonal Noto flavors like abalone, Noto beef, and local liquors.

I currently live and work in Tokyo, so a visit to the coast is one thing, but Anamizu, close to Noto raises the bar, this sleepy little place is worth exploring and Castle Manai is a great base, nice...
Okunoto Trolley Train Notoro

4.0

15 Reviews

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Ishikawa Pref. Housugunnotochou Koiji

A trolley train which follows Koiji Beach in Noto Town. The trolley revives a 300 meter abandoned stretch of track once used by the Noto Railway, traveling from the remodeled Koiji Station to Sogen Tunnel. The pedal-powered trolley seats up to eight people. The trolley also uses the aid of an electric motor, ensuring riders can proceed at a relaxing pace while enjoying the surrounding scenery. A sake storehouse has been built into the Sogen Tunnel, making use of the fixed temperature it maintains naturally year round.

道路沿いのおばさんに案内され訪れました。妻と二人でふうふう言いながら漕ぎました。景色も抜群で風を感じられる瞬間でした。

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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.