Valley Spots in Ishikawa Area

  • Kakusen-kei Valley Kawadoko
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    Ishikawa Pref. Kagashi Yamanakaonsenkajikamachi Aya toya
    The picturesque Kakusen-kei Valley, located in the Yamanaka Onsen hot spring resort area in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has a lovely pure river running through it as well as seasonal natural beauty which draws large numbers of tourists. Kawadoko, traditional raised decks erected on and near a river, are set up in the riverbed area generally from April to October, and visitors may use them to enjoy a relaxing, elegant time while gazing at fresh spring verdure or fall foliage. Popular sweets such as a cool matcha green tea shiruko sweet bean soup and Kawadoko roll, prepared according to recipes by renowned chef Rokusaburo Michiba, are also sold here. It’s also popular to reserve a takeout Kawadoko bento box lunch at nearby ryokan inns and restaurants.

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  • Kakusenkei Gorge
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    Yaganaka Onsen, Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture
    The Kakusenkei Gorge is a valley through which the Daishoji River runs adjacent to the Yamanaka Onsen hot springs resort area in Kaga City; the Gorge extends from the Kurotani Bridge to the Korogi Bridge. The Gorge is famous as a great place to view autumn foliage; while strolling along the footpath, visitors can admire the beautiful scenery, including the Korogi Bridge, which is made entirely from cypress wood. From spring through into autumn, a platform is erected along the riverbank, so that visitors can take a rest and enjoy a cup of tea and some confectionery while experiencing the impressive flow of the river from close to.
  • Tedori Canyon
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    Ishikawa Pref. Hakusanshi Kamashimizumachi
    This gorge cuts through a natural ravine from Kamashimizumachi to Kawarayamamachi in Hakusan City. Formed along approximately 8 km of the Tedori River, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the vertical cliffs on both sides of this river and the Wataga Waterfall, and the Komon and Furo Bridges are both scenic overlooks spots.
  • Aramata Gorge
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    Ishikawa Komatsu-shi Akazemachi
    This gorge is a scenic area, counted as one of the “eight vistas of Kano,” located in the middle section of the Osugidanikawa River. About 400 meters of footpaths have been laid out in the area, allowing visitors to sense the beauty of nature throughout all four seasons. It is said to be a superb place for viewing autumn leaves, and tourists flock here when the maples and oaks are at their peak colors around November every year.
  • Otadan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Matsukuradani
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Hoichidan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Kazarashi Tani
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Chiejidan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Shimosugidan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Sukenaidan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Nekuradan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Kiyanukidan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Komittan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Nanakobadan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Kanakidan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Maruokadan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Yunotani
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Bessandan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi
  • Akadan
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi

Ishikawa Areas

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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.

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