Hokuriku Region : Free Things to Do

Drum Gate and Hospitality Dome (Kanazawa Station)

A new Kanazawa landmark filled with the spirit of hospitality and popular as a photo spot.

Kanazawa / Tourist Attractions

• 3 Aug 2016

  Strolling around Ishikawa`s「Kanazawa station」, the most beautiful station in the world.~Kanazawa station, Ohmicho ichiba(market), Oyama shrine~

  Kanazawa is the main city of Ishikawa prefecture. Ishikawa is located in the centre of Japan’s main island. This region is called Hokuriku.

Yahiko Park

A vast park covering approximately 40,000 tsubo in size, or roughly 132231㎡, where visitors can delight in the various expressions of the changing seasons, with autumn foliage being a standout attraction.

Niigata / Parks & Gardens

Houzan Sake Brewery

A sake brewery founded in the Meiji era, popular for its explanatory tours and tastings.

Niigata / Experiences Facilities

JR Kanazawa Station

The gateway to sightseeing in Kanazawa, with an impressive modern design filled with hospitality.

Kanazawa / Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

• 10 Oct 2022

  24 Noteworthy things to do in Kanazawa: A City Rich in History and Tradition

  Kanazawa has always flourished as a cultural city during the Edo period and was also known as Kaga Hyakumangoku. You can feel immersed amongst various activities such as walking through streets that retain the ambiance of the historically beautiful Edo period,savoring fresh seafood from Kanazawa Port, and visiting museums where you can appreciate glittering traditional crafts and outstanding contemporary art. Let's introduce some wonderful tourist spots, gourmet food, and accommodation facilities in Kanazawa, a city deeply imbued with the history and tradition of a culturally prosperous city.

Echigo Yukikura-kan

A unique "snow cellar" characteristic of heavy snowfall areas, open for tours throughout the year.

Niigata / Experiences Facilities

Kanazawa Umimirai Library

Selected as one of the "Top 25 Most Beautiful Public Libraries in the World", this is the city's fourth largest library.

Kanazawa / Museums

Echizen Matsushima

A scenic spot along the coastline northeast of Tojinbo.

Fukui / Nature Spots

Takaoka Kojo Park

A moated park with lush nature in the heart of the city.

Toyama / Parks & Gardens

Kaiwomaru Park

A bay area centered around the sailing ship "Lady of the Sea".

Toyama / Parks & Gardens

• 25 Jan 2023

  The best place to go on a bike trip in Japan! Six cycling routes filled with the charms of Japan

  Let us introduce you to the six cycle routes and their respective highlights.

Hyoko Water Kin Park

The swan lake with 5,000 of them fly in.

Niigata / Nature Spots

Kanazawa Castle Park

A castle reminds us of the past prosperity of Kaga Hyakumangoku.

Kanazawa / Parks & Gardens

• 18 Sep 2016

  Stroll around the aesthetically pleasing and spacious Kanazawa Castle Park.

  This time I will introduce Kanazawa castle park. It’s a city park right next to Kenrokuen garden.