Ishikawa Prefecture

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How to Get Around Kanazawa: Transport Guide & Bus Passes

Navigating the “City of Gold” is a breeze with our guide on how to travel between Kanazawa’s top attractions. While Kanazawa lacks a subway, its compact layout makes it incredibly tourist-friendly, with the highly efficient Kanazawa Loop Bus and the Kenrokuen Shuttle at its center. Whether you are hopping between the historic Higashi Chaya District […]

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Guide to the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Step into a world of architectural wonder and interactive creativity with our guide to the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa (金沢21世紀美術館). Known for its distinctive circular design that resembles a “UFO” landed in the heart of the city, this museum breaks traditional boundaries by offering a park-like space where art and community meet.

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Kanazawa’s Ninja Temple: The Hidden Secrets of Myoryuji

Uncover the secrets of Kanazawa’s most intriguing architectural marvel with our guide to Myōryūji Temple (妙立寺), famously known as the Ninja Temple. Despite its nickname, this Buddhist temple was never actually inhabited by ninjas; instead, it served as a disguised military outpost for the Maeda lords. Built with a labyrinth of hidden stairs, trap doors,

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Visiting Kanazawa: The Best Things to Do in the Little Kyoto

Step into a world where samurai legacy and modern artistry collide with our guide to Kanazawa (金沢), Japan’s “Little Kyoto.” Located on the rugged coast of the Sea of Japan, Kanazawa is home to Kenroku-en, universally acclaimed as one of the country’s three most beautiful landscape gardens. Producing 90% of Japan’s gold leaf (金箔), this

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Hakusan Shirakawa-gō White Road Complete Guide

The World Heritage Shirakawa-gō is now a really popular tourist destination in Japan. Often, people visit this fairytale-like village by catching a bus or driving from Kanazawa. Many tourists take the normal highway. But unbeknownst to them (and us when we first visited Shirakawa-gō), there is also a really scenic toll road that goes through

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The Top Attractions to Visit in Ishikawa Prefecture

Are you considering visiting Japan and want an itinerary with a nice mix of mountainous and coastal destinations? You might want to consider a trip to Ishikawa Prefecture. Located on the Sea of Japan, the prefecture is filled with mountain resorts, beaches, national parks, and plenty of cultural elements. Read on for a list of

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The Top 12 Fall Foliage Spots in Ishikawa Prefecture

Japan is truly a place of impeccable beauty during the fall foliage season. The rich, vivid color has enchanted hundreds of thousands of tourists around the world, and many would love to travel back to the country for more picturesque scenery that can’t be found elsewhere in the world. So if you plan a trip

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The Top 10 Cherry Blossom Spots in Ishikawa Prefecture

If you plan to visit Kanazawa in spring, check out the below top 10 destinations to adore the gorgeous cherry blossoms in Kanagawa and the surrounding cities in Ishikawa Prefecture. Some might be intuitive, but it is also very likely that you will find some hidden gems you weren’t aware of, which will make you

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Komatsu City and Its Stunning Landscape and Craftworks

The name Komatsu probably makes you think of construction sites and a global manufacturing company. And most people might know about Komatsu City (小松市) in Ishikawa Prefecture because of Komatsu Airport and the manufacturing company that has a long presence in it. But you might not be aware that the city boasts beautiful natural landscapes,

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Lake Kiba: The Most Scenic Lagoon Lake in Close to Kanazawa

Among the five lagoon lakes in Ishikawa Prefecture, Lake Kiba (木場潟) is the most stunning and the only one left in its original natural state. On a clear day, you might find many photographers at the west of the lake with professional cameras. The reflection of one of the Top Three Sacred Mountains in Japan,

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