Things to Do

Hokuriku Region Parks & Gardens

Kenroku-en

A garden developed by Daimyo (feudal lord) that conveys the glory of Kaga Hyakumangoku to this day.

Ishikawa / Parks & Gardens / Garden, Scenic spot, Historic site

• 21 Nov 2022

  Experience Samurai Martial Arts in Kanazawa! Model Itinerary for 3 days/2 nights

  During the Edo period (1600-1868), the Kaga domain, known as “Kaga Hyakumangoku” (Kaga one-million goku), was the second largest Taihan (domain with over 10,000 goku area granted by the Shogun during the Edo period) after the Shogun Tokugawa families. Kanazawa, the capital of the Kaga domain, inherited this history and still retains a strong trace of samurai culture.

Uwasekigata Park

In spring it will be cherry blossoms and rape blossoms, in fall cosmos and straw art!
This park offers a spectacular view of flowers and waterside in each season.

Niigata / Parks & Gardens

Nishida Family Garden Gyokusen-en

A pond garden known as Gyokukan Style, one of the 6 gardens created in the mid-Edo period.

Ishikawa / Parks & Gardens / 庭園、日本庭園

Takaoka Kojo Park

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

Toyama / Parks & Gardens / Park, Historic Site (Castle Ruins)

Kaiwomaru Park

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

Toyama / Parks & Gardens / Kaiwomaru Park

• 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.

Kanazawa Castle Park

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

Ishikawa / Parks & Gardens / Park, historic site

• 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.

Yokokan Garden

A scenic garden, its great synergy among the pond and building, used to be called “Osensui Yashiki”.

Fukui / Parks & Gardens / Scenic spot, Historic site

Tokinomori Park

The crested ibis, a special natural treasure, is right in front of you.

Niigata / Parks & Gardens / Park, Nature