📝 Articles about Ishikawa
Shiramine Onsen, the Silk-Skin Water of a Snow-Lantern Village
A smooth silk-skin spring in a preserved historic district at the foot of Hakusan.…
Fukatani Onsen, an Amber Single-Inn Spring on the Edge of Kanazawa
About 20 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station, a hidden spring with a Noh stage tied to th…
Chirihama Onsen, a Seaside Spa by the Driving Beach
Near the Chirihama beach you can drive along, with an amber beauty spring called the silk-…
Nakamiya Onsen, a Secluded Spring in the Bosom of Hakusan
A stomach-soothing spring said to date back 1300 years, a seasonal spa along the White Roa…
Hakusan Ichirino Onsen, a Highland Spa at the Foot of Hakusan
A highland hot spring amid the nature of the Hakusan Shirakawago area, cool in summer and …
Tatsunokuchi Onsen, a Quiet Spa in the Hills of Nomi
About 40 minutes by bus from Kanazawa, a hot spring village wrapped in rice fields and sta…
Awazu Onsen, an Ancient Komatsu Spa Near Natadera Temple
A historic Kaga spa said to date back 1300 years, ideal to combine with a visit to Natader…
Katayamazu Onsen, a Glass Bathhouse Mirrored in Shibayama Lagoon
A lakeside spa overlooking Shibayama Lagoon and the Hakusan range, with a Soyu designed by…
Yuwaku Onsen, the Hidden Hot Spring Retreat of Kanazawa
About 30 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station. Soak at the Shirasagi-no-Yu public bath in …
Yamashiro Onsen, a Meiji Bathhouse Town Around the Yu-no-Kyoku
A historic Kaga spa loved by Rosanjin. Soak at the elegant Kosoyu and Soyu bathhouses.…
Hakusan and Tedorigawa Nature One Day Course
A nature day from Shirayamahime Shrine to the Tedori gorge in the Hakusan foothills.…
Wakura Onsen and Notojima One Day Course
A relaxing day combining the Wakura hot spring with the Notojima aquarium by Nanao Bay.…
Noto Peninsula Coastal Drive One Day Course
A Noto coastal drive from Chirihama along the outer shore, with road status checks recomme…
Kaga Onsen Hot Spring Hopping One Day Course
A hot spring hopping plan through Yamashiro, Yamanaka, and Awazu in the Kaga onsen area.…
Kanazawa City One Day Model Course
A practical one day plan linking Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, the chaya district, and the m…
Sweet Shrimp: Melting Sea of Japan Sweetness
Sweet shrimp from the cold Sea of Japan offer rich sweetness, savored as sashimi or sushi …
Kaga Vegetables: Kanazawa Heritage Produce
Kaga vegetables are heritage produce of Kanazawa, from lotus root to sweet potato leaf, fu…
Gold Leaf Soft Serve: Kanazawa Sparkle
Gold leaf soft serve is a glamorous Kanazawa sweet, crowned with a whole sheet of edible g…
Gori Cuisine: Small River Fish Delicacy
Gori are tiny river fish from Kanazawa clear streams, served simmered or fried as a tradit…
Kaburazushi: Winter Fermented Treat
Kaburazushi tucks yellowtail into turnip and ferments it with rice malt, a mellow Ishikawa…
Kanazawa Oden: Local Stew All Year
Kanazawa oden features local ingredients like wheat gluten rings and crab shell, enjoyed a…
Hanton Rice: Kanazawa Comfort Food
Hanton rice tops buttery rice and an egg blanket with fried white fish and ketchup, a Kana…
Jibuni: Traditional Stew of Kaga
Jibuni is a Kaga dish of duck and wheat gluten in a thick savory broth, finished with a to…
Kanazawa Curry: Thick Roux and Crispy Cutlet
Kanazawa curry pairs a thick dark roux with a cutlet and shredded cabbage, served on a met…
Nodoguro: Ishikawa Prized White Fish
Nodoguro is Ishikawa luxury fish, rich and fatty, best enjoyed grilled or as sushi at loca…
Fudotaki Falls, the Wisdom Water of Mountain Ascetics
A roughly 20-meter waterfall in Nakanoto, said to have been opened by Taicho, where wisdom…
Hattori Shrine, Weaving and Matchmaking in Yamashiro Onsen
An old shrine in Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga, dedicated to a god of weaving and the matchmaking …
Aramatakyo, a Gorge Carved by the Osugidani River
A scenic gorge along the middle Osugidani River in Komatsu, known for a winding clear stre…
Natadera Temple, a Cave Sanctuary of Nature Wisdom
An ancient temple in Komatsu founded by Taicho, known for its strange rock scenery and a c…
Kinjo Reitaku, the Golden Spring Behind the Name Kanazawa
A spring welling quietly within Kanazawa Shrine beside Kenrokuen. A gold-dust legend is sa…
Kasa no Misaki, the Tip of a Ley Line of Three Peaks
A cape jutting into the Sea of Japan in Kaga, said to sit at the end of a line linking Hak…
Nametaki Falls, Twin Cascades That Embrace Like a Couple
A pair of waterfalls in the hills of Wajima where the female and male falls draw together …
Kayano Great Cedar, a 2300-Year-Old Imperial Wonder
A 2300-year-old giant cedar towering at Sugawara Shrine in Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga. A natural…
Susu Shrine, Guardian of the Far Noto with Yoshitsune Lore
An ancient shrine at the tip of the Noto Peninsula in Suzu, blending legends of Minamoto n…
Kinkengu Shrine, an Ancient Hub of Fortune in Hakusan
A venerable shrine in Tsurugi, Hakusan, quietly revered as one of the great money-luck spo…
Ishikawa Winter Travel: Kenrokuen Yukitsuri, Wajima Market & Wakura Onsen
石川の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。兼六園雪吊り・輪島朝市・和倉温泉など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Ishikawa Autumn Foliage 2026: Kenrokuen, Mt. Haku & Oku-Noto
石川の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。兼六園・白山・奥能登など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Ishikawa Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Ishikawa. Spring sakura viewing guide …
Ishikawa Local Gourmet Guide: Jibuni
Discover Ishikawa''s unique local cuisine including 治部煮. A food lover''s guide to the best…
Rainy Day in Ishikawa: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Ishikawa! Discover top indoor attractions including 金沢21世紀美…
Ishikawa Food Guide: Noto Seafood, Jibu-ni & Kanazawa Oden
Ishikawa blends samurai culture and ocean bounty. Explore the Noto Peninsula's exceptional…
Higashi Chayagai: Kanazawa's Premier Edo-Period Geisha District
Kanazawa's largest geisha district, a charming cobblestone street lined with latticed buil…
Kanazawa 21st Century Museum: Contemporary Art Museum Enjoying Both Architecture and Art
Art museum designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa with concept of "museum open to th…
Nagamachi Samurai District: Earthen Wall Alleyways Where Kaga Domain Warriors Lived
Kanazawa's former samurai district, Nagamachi. Quiet alleyways with earthen walls and cobb…
Wajima Morning Market: Vitality of Japan's Three Great Morning Markets Continuing 1,000 Years
Wajima Morning Market with stalls lining 200m every morning. The Noto kitchen with fresh s…
Kaga Onsen: Four Hot Spring Tour of Yamashiro, Yamanaka, Awazu, and Katayamazu
Kaga Onsen Resort, a collective name for four hot spring resorts in Kaga City, Ishikawa. E…
Noto Satoyama Satoumi: Rich Nature and Culture of a World Agricultural Heritage
The Noto Peninsula's satoyama and satoumi was certified as World Agricultural Heritage in …
Kanazawa Gold Leaf: Golden Traditional Craft from Japan's Top Gold Leaf Production Area
Kanazawa, accounting for about 99% of Japan's gold leaf production. A journey enjoying the…
Wajima Lacquerware: Japan's Finest Lacquerware Harboring a Thousand Years of Technique
Wajima lacquerware made in Wajima City, Ishikawa is Japan's finest lacquerware combining d…
Omicho Market: Kanazawa Citizens' Kitchen, Market Gathering Fresh Seafood
Omicho Market loved as Kanazawa citizens' kitchen. Enjoy food stall walking in the lively …
Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Snow Scenery: Profound Beauty Created by Hokuriku Winter
Kanazawa's winter scenery woven by snow supports and a silver-white world. Kenroku-en's sn…
Komatsu Hikiyama Children's Kabuki: Festival of Traditional Kabuki Performed by Children
Children's kabuki at Komatsu City's "Otabi Matsuri" is a traditional event where children …
Noto Seafood: Ultimate Ingredients Nurtured by Sea of Japan's Bounty
Blackthroat seaperch, sweet shrimp, and snow crab raised in the rich fishing grounds where…
Kutani Ware: Kaga's Proud Pottery with Vivid Color Painting
Traditional ceramic known for "Kutani five colors" of red, yellow, green, purple, and Prus…
Yamanaka Onsen Kakusen-kei: Famous Hot Spring Gorge Also Loved by Matsuo Basho
The distinctive Yamanaka Onsen among Kaga Onsen resorts. The Kakusen-kei gorge along Daish…
Noto Kiriko Festival: Summer Night's Strange Festival with Giant Lanterns Dancing Wildly
Kiriko festivals held in summer throughout Noto Peninsula. The majestic festival where gia…
Kanazawa Japanese Sweets: Beautiful Kaga Confections Nurtured by Tea Ceremony Culture
Kanazawa, one of Japan's leading Japanese confectionery production areas. The delicate and…
Suzu Raised Beach Salt Field: Oku-Noto Salt Preserving Japan's Ancient Salt-Making Method
The only remaining raised beach salt field in Japan exists in Suzu City. The ancient salt-…
Kanazawa Noh Theater: Traditional Performing Arts Capital Nurtured by Kaga Domain
Kanazawa, Japan's top noh theater town. From the history of Kaga domain protecting and nur…
Wakura Onsen: Hot Spring Bathing While Viewing the Sea at Noto's Largest Hot Spring Resort
Wakura Onsen, a hot spring resort with spectacular views overlooking Nanao Bay. Proud of o…
Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple): Mysterious Temple Harboring Kanazawa's Secrets
Myoryuji Temple known as Kanazawa's "Ninja Temple." Trap doors, hidden rooms, and labyrint…
Kenroku-en and Kanazawa 21st Century Museum — Walking Cultural Kanazawa
Explore Kenroku-en, one of Japan's three great gardens, and the cutting-edge 21st Century …
Noto Peninsula — Satoyama Satoumi Landscapes and the Craft Culture of Wajima Lacquerware
Explore the rugged Noto Peninsula with its traditional fishing villages, terraced Senmaida…
Climbing Mt. Hakusan and the Super Rindo Road — Walking Ishikawa's Sacred Peak
Hike the sacred Mt. Hakusan, one of Japan's Three Holy Mountains, via the scenic Super Rin…
Mt. Hakusan — The Sacred Mountain Power Spot Spanning Three Provinces
Climb the sacred Mt. Hakusan, one of Japan's Three Holy Mountains, straddling Ishikawa, Fu…
Shirayama Hime Shrine — The Grand Shrine of 3,000 Hakusan Shrines Nationwide
Visit Shirayama Hime Shrine, the head shrine of 3,000 Hakusan shrines across Japan, set at…
Kanazawa Higashi Chaya District — The Elegant Teahouse Quarter of the Kaga Clan
Wander the beautifully preserved Higashi Chaya district in Kanazawa, lined with historic t…