Things to Do

Ishikawa Famous Places

Kazuemachi Chaya-Gai District

Take a stroll along the narrow alleys and atmospheric Chaya buildings along the river.

Ishikawa / Famous Places / townscape

• 4 May 2019

  Enjoy an authentic Japanese experience in Kanazawa. ~ Higashi tea house district and Kazuemachi tea house district~

  Kanazawa is the main city of Ishikawa prefecture. Ishikawa is located in the centre of Japan’s main island. This region is called Hokuriku. In 2015 Japan Rail started to operate the Hokuriku Shinkansen(bullet train) line. Now we can access Kanazawa station from Tokyo in only 2.5 hours! This time I journeyed through Kanazawa’s popular tourist spots, the Higashi tea house district and the Kazuemachi tea house district.

Higashi Chaya-Gai District

Stroll through the atmospheric streets where teahouse culture continues, stopping at cafes and stores.

Ishikawa / Famous Places / Townscape

Nagamachi Samurai District

Stroll through the former Kaga Domain’s traditional townscape with earthen walls. Nagamachi Samurai Residences.

Ishikawa / Famous Places / Townscape

• 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.

Nishi Chaya-Gai District

Take a leisurely stroll through the Chaya Gai district, lined with Ochaya and kappo restaurants (Japanese-style restaurants).

Ishikawa / Famous Places / Townscape

Yamanaka Onsen

A lovely town of hot springs with 1300-year history, beloved by Matsuo Basho.

Ishikawa / Famous Places / Onsen resort

Yamashiro Onsen

Hot spring resort with a Japanese ambience beloved by many artists.

Ishikawa / Famous Places / Hot spring resort

Katayamazu Onsen

Stroll the lake-side hot spring resort in steam by the holy Mt. Hakusan.

Ishikawa / Famous Places / Hot spring resort

Awazu Onsen

A nostalgic hot spring resort with a 1300-year history.

Ishikawa / Famous Places / Hot spring resort

Hakusan Shiramine

Stroll the historical town lined with traditional buildings.

Ishikawa / Famous Places / Townscape, traditional buildings