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- Wajima Kiriko Art Museum
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4.0180 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Marintown 6-1
- A museum located inside Marine Town in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture which presents traditional kiriko votive lanterns from the Noto area. During festivals in summer and fall, shrine parishioners in every town in the area carry kiriko lanterns; the largest can rival four story buildings in size. Some 30 giant kiriko lanterns stand within the hall; traditional festival music plays inside the museum, and lighting is used to recreate the atmospheres of festivals being held during the day, at dusk, and in the evening. The viewing deck on the third floor gives a sweeping view of Wajima Port. The museum also has a shop selling original merchandise.
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This museum is off the beaten path, but it is well worth finding it and investing an hour or so wandering through the amazing lanterns. The price is affordable, about JPY600/person, and colors and...
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- Wajima Lacquerware Museum
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4.072 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Kawaimachi 24-55
- A museum dedicated to Wajima lacquerware located near the Shinbashi Bridge in the heart of Wajima. The museum was recently remodeled in 2015. Inside its bright and spacious confines, visitors can view many examples of Wajima lacquerware. There is a gallery and shop on the first floor which sells lacquerware products from some 60 artisans and shops in the city. The shop's large selection spans items for everyday use like lacquered chopsticks, to gorgeously painted decorative lacquerware pieces. The second floor exhibition space has two rooms. The first exhibition room presents how lacquerware is made. The second exhibition room conveys the depths of Wajima lacquerware, presenting the history and culture of the craft, examples of the lacquering process, and historical materials.
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We stopped at this small museum while visiting Wajima. The museum has some very nice displays of laquerware and also does a nice job of explaining how these pieces are made. This is worth a stop if...
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- Go Nagai Wonderland Museum
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3.552 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Kawaimachi 1bu 123
- A museum dedicated to sharing the work and achievements of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture-born manga comic artist Go Nagai. The distinctive Japanese-style museum building is decorated with large panels featuring characters created by Nagai such as Devilman and Cutie Honey. Inside, visitors are greeted by countless examples of Nagai's dynamic artwork. In addition to informational panels discussing Nagai's life and rare original drawings, the museum is also decorated with a 1/9th scale Mazinger Z. The museum also has slightly unusual exhibits, like the Dark Hero Labyrinth, in which heroes touched by darkness loom in dim light.
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輪島の朝市の通りにありったので、思わず入館しました。 SNSにアップすると、520円の入館料が320円になるとの事です。 永井豪と言うと、我ら世代は「ハレンチ学園」「キューティハニー」など、ちょっとエッチな漫画が、始めにぱっと頭に浮かびます。 デビルマンとかマジンガーZなど、膨大な作品があるんだと再認識しました。 館内は、永井豪ヒストリーロードのエリアは写真撮影はオッケーですが、他のエリアは禁止と...
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- Wajima Museum of Urushi Art (lacquer art museum)
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4.041 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Mitomorimachi Shijugari 11
- The Wajima Museum of Urushi Art was established in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture as a base for spreading awareness of the region’s outstanding lacquerware-making tradition. The external appearance of the Museum is reminiscent of the Azekura-zukuri (ancient architectural style using interlocking logs with a triangular section) architecture of the Shoso-in treasure house in Nara. Inside the spacious Museum, lacquer is everywhere. Besides displays introducing the historic Wajima lacquer-making tradition, there are also many lacquerware masterpieces made by Living National Treasures and Members of the Japan Art Academy on display. In the adjoining “Urushi no Sato Square”, visitors can view examples of several tree species, including trees that produce lacquer, and other trees the wood of which has lacquer applied to it to make lacquerware.
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思った以上に素晴らしい。漆を芸術まで高める、それも日常の道具ですでにそうなのだから、流石なのだと思う。しかしそれが今の日常ではないのが残念だ。
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- Kami Tokikunike Old Residence
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4.037 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Machinomachi Minamitokikuni
- The Heike Family who were defeated by Genji in the Battle of Danno-ura—The descendants of the younger brother in law of Taira no Kiyomori, Tokitada who was exiled to Noto, became wealthy farmers serving as imperial village officials; the “Tokikuni-ke” is the currently existing wooden house built by the 21st-generation family head. It seems to be the residence of a village official as the building is structured so that the section used for personal use is partitioned from the section used for official business; articles such as official business articles and large junk supplies are on display in the room used for personal use. In addition, Kamakura style strolling pond garden is designed in a strong style which skillfully adopts the natural topography, and it has been designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty of Japan.
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奥能登にある豪壮巨大な茅葺きの屋敷。平家由来の由緒ある家の屋敷で、内部は住居というより、京都の書院のようなつくりです。特に大納言の間は素晴らしい。庭も見所。テープによる案内があります。
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- Sosogi Coast
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4.037 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.
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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...
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- Wajima Kobo Nagaya
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3.533 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- 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.
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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。
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- Wajima Asaichi
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3.5350 Reviews - Shopping
- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Kawaimachi
- Located in Kawaimachi, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, this is one of the largest morning markets in Japan and contains between 100 and 250 different stalls. It is said to have a history over 1,000 years old, and many of the sellers and customers are women. You’ll find fresh fish sold by women in the fishing village, locally raised vegetables, handicrafts sold by women of the neighborhood farmhouses, and more, and the energetic sale cries echo throughout the market. The morning market is open from 8 a.m. to noon and is closed for the first three days of the New Year as well as the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month.
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There is a convenient parking spot next to the market. We went early around 9am and there were many female vendors cleaning the fishes they were selling. It was very clean despite it is a fresh fish...
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- Juzo Shinto Shrine Ubuya
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3.523 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- 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."
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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。
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- Noto Peninsula
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- 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.
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- Castle Manai
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4.017 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.
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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...
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- Shiroyone Senmaida (A Thousand Rice Paddies in Shiroyone)
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- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Shiroyonemachi
- This nationally famous Shiroyone Town, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture is a scenic spot where as many as 1,004 terraced rice paddies spread along the narrow steep slope between the national highway and the Sea of Japan., The layers of small rice fields continue to the coast, and the contrast of the green and blue is spectacular. The rice terraces, representative of the world agricultural heritage “Noto no Satoyama Satoumi,” are visited by many tourists. Because machines are unable to enter the fields, the rice is produced manually to the present day. There is a system where individuals can own their own rice paddy. In the winter, an illumination event, “Azeno Kirameki,” is held.
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- Nanso Museum of Arts
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4.56 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Ishikawa Wajima-shi Machinomachi Higashiono
- An art museum located close to the Machino River a 30-minute drive from downtown Wajima City. The museum is housed in a remodeled old rice granary building which has been designated a National Tangible Cultural Property. The museum displays over 250 works of art collected by the Nansoh, a wealthy family which prospered as the hereditary village headmen of imperial lands in the Edo period. Here visitors can see pieces by famous masters, including paintings by the great ink and wash painters Sesshu Toyo and Tawaraya Sotatsu, and pottery by Kyoto potter Ninsei Nonomura. The museum also contains restored areas which reveal what Japanese estates of the time looked like, such as an omoya main residential building and an irori sunken hearth. 400-year-old pines and holly olive as well as Noto Rhododendron obtusum grow in the garden in front of the museum. A Kyoto-style Japanese garden sprawls in the courtyard, and here visitors can take a relaxing stroll while taking pictures of seasonal plants.
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よくぞこんな辺鄙な場所に大層な美術品が集まっていたなんてと思ってしまいました。美術品に興味のある人なら一度は耳にしたことのある著名人の品々が米蔵を改装した美術館に大した説明もなく並べられています。いずれ、もっとしっかりした方たちによる展示の仕方が変わって行くのでしょうが、ある意味で朴訥で親しみを感じる雰囲気がありました。
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- Wajima Drama Memorial Hall
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3.57 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Kawaimachi 1-38
- "A museum located close to the Iroha Bridge dedicated to the NHK serial drama ""Mare,"" which was set in Wajima City. Inside the museum you'll find recreations of sets for locations which appeared in the drama such as the Maimon Shokudo restaurant and Salon Haru. The museum also displays some of the clothing from the show as well as a model of the large cake used in the opening credits. The museum shop sells merchandise based on the ""Majo-hime"" character from the show. You can also buy a cup of soft serve ice cream which comes with a ceramic Majo-hime spoon."
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輪島の朝市を見学して、そのまま輪島塗会館へ向かう途中に、こちらの記念館があります。赤い橋のいろはばしのたもと。ＮＨKの朝ドラまれの資料や写真が展示されています。入館無料です。
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- Roadside Station Wajima
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- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Kawaimachi 20-1-131
- A roadside station built on the site of the former Wajima Station on the now discontinued Noto Railway. Located close to the city center, the station aims to be a new area gathering space and is outfitted with facilities such as a bus terminal and taxi stand. The station's brand new facility building features lacquered support pillars and the exterior is modeled after traditional Wajima architecture, with a gabled roof and latticework. The station also has a waiting area and tourist information center which includes a desk specifically for international tourists. The station's shop sells specialty products like Wajima lacquerware and seafood. A portion of the original train station platform and tracks have also been preserved to the delight of train enthusiasts.
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- Agishihonseiji Temple
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4.54 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Ishikawa Wajima-shi Monzenmachi Minami Ka 26
- This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple is situated along the Minami River a short distance down Prefectural Route 222 from National Route 249 following the Sea of Japan on the Noto Peninsula. The oldest and largest Jodo Shinshu temple in Noto, the temple's main building has a thatched roof, something seen almost nowhere else in Japan. The current main building was rebuilt in 1792; the carvings on the main temple gate and the temple's moss-covered steps speak of its great age. There is also an Agishikogiku-zakura cherry tree which has been designated a Natural Monument by the prefectural government. The tree's tiny flowers consist of nearly 200 petals and change color from crimson to pink to white between the time they are buds and eventually drop to the ground. The tree is in bloom from early through mid-May.
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石川県輪島市門前町にある浄土真宗大谷派の寺院。 日本3大茅葺き屋根と称される素敵な屋根が見たくて訪問したんですが、どうやら寺の裏側に車で行ってしまったらしく、その裏側は工事中で中に入れませんでした。 多分、手前にある誓順寺側から阿岸本誓寺へ向かえば寺の正面に行けて素敵な屋根を見れたんでしょうね。 しくじりました。 みなさんはぜひ表側から行ってくださいね。
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- Daihonzan Soujiji Soin Temple
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- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Monzenmachimonzen 1-18-1
- The Daihonzan Soujiji Soin Temple is a temple belonging to the Soto school of Buddhism located in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This was originally the head temple of the Soto school, but a fire in 1898 caused severe damage to the temple, so the function of head temple was relocated to a temple in Yokohama City, and the temple in Wajima was renamed the Soujiji Soin Temple (“Founder’s Temple”). Today, the buildings within the Temple precincts include the Kyozo (Sutra Repository), Dento-in and Jiun-kaku, which all survived the fire, as well as Shichido-garan (Seven halls) that were rebuilt after the fire; the Temple continues to retain the solemn majesty appropriate to the former head temple of the Soto school.
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- Nishiho Coast
- Travel / Tourism
- Ishikawa Wajima-shi Unyumachi
- This 12-kilometer-long stretch of coastline runs parallel to Prefectural Route 38 from urban Wajima City west to Kamiozawa-machi. Formed via erosion caused by the stormy Sea of Japan and salty wind, some of the many points of interest along the coast include the alligator-shaped Wanigafuchi pool and elephant's nose-shaped Zozobana rock. Observatories have been built in several places along the coast, further enhancing the ease with which visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery. Japanese camellias, Japanese cheesewood, and other evergreen broadleaf plants grow on the slopes of the coast. Tunnels of Japanese zelkova and magaki brush fences to protect homes from strong windows can be seen along the coast, and the area is notable for its superb and little-known scenery.
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- Hegurajima Island
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- Ishikawa Wajima-shi Amamachi Hegurajima
- "This small island, around five kilometers in circumference, is located some 48 kilometers north of the Noto Peninsula. The island is perfectly positioned as a way station for birds migrating between the Chinese mainland and the Japanese archipelago, and over 350 species of wild birds have been confirmed on the island. Rare species from the Chinese mainland can also be seen here, and it has become a mecca for birdwatchers. Because of the influence of the Tsushima Current around the island as well as the continental shelf, it is also boasts superb fishing grounds. The island is thus also known as ""Ama (Female Diver) Island"" due to the abundance of abalone, wakame seaweed, and similar seafoods which can be gathered here. There are many points of interest on the island, including the Shirasuna Shell Mound on the southwestern tip of the island, numerous shrines, and rock cairns."
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- Open Cafe Kinokoe
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5.01 Reviews - Gourmet / Alcohol
- Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Machinomachi Kanagura O Unit 123
- This open café can be found in a corner of Kyoganji Temple, in Machinomachi, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Tables are arranged in a corridor with round windows, and customers to the café find themselves calmed by the sound of the wind in the leaves and the voices of insects. The café makes use of local ingredients, and the owner, a qualified nutritionist, is renowned for his carefully created lunch menu. The café’s Kinzo Haikara-don is popular, with its Noto pork, roasted in a special sauce, and garnished with cheese. Their original pizza topped with traditional Noto food is also popular.
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輪島市の白米の千枚田などがある249号線から、車で10分ほど内陸へ入った金蔵地区にある慶願寺。この静かなお寺の、母屋と本堂とを結ぶ傾斜のある渡り廊下部分がカフェになっています。この渡り廊下、片側の壁は完全にオープンで、草深いお庭を望むように４つか５つのテーブルが設えられています。廊下全体が高床になっており背面側の壁にも大きな丸窓が開いているため、涼やかな風がそよそよと通り抜けます。9月の残暑厳しい...
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