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Onsen in IshikawaThe history of Onsen in Ishikawa dates back to some 1,300 years ago, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the world’s oldest Onsen hotel, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, can be found in Ishikawa. Highly recommended for tourists who love to relax in Onsen that help take away your fatigue!

❶ Yamanaka Onsen0761-78-0330 http://www.yamanaka-spa.or.jp/

❷ Yamashiro Onsen0761-77-1144 http://www.yamashiro-spa.or.jp/

❸ Katayamazu Onsen0761-74-1123 http://www.katayamazu-spa.or.jp/

❹ Awazu Onsen0761-65-1834 http://www.awazuonsen.com/

❺ Tatsunokuchi Onsen0761-55-8509 http://www.city.nomi.ishikawa.jp/

❻ Yuwaku Onsen076-235-1040 http://www.yuwaku.gr.jp/

❼ Wakura Onsen0767-62-1555 http://www.wakura.or.jp/

❽ Wajima Onsen0768-22-6588 http://www.wajimaonsen.com/

❾ Kawachi-Senjo Onsen076-273-0331 http://sam-hakusan.com/seymour/

� Chugu Onsen076-256-7219

� Ichirino Onsen076-256-7412 http://www.ichirino.com/

� Shiramine Onsen076-258-2011 http://city-hakusan.com/ski_top.html

⓭ Fukatani Onsen076-258-0276 http://www.fukatani.jp/

⓮ Suzu Onsen0768-82-4688 http://www.notohantou.jp/

Hakusan MountainSki Resorts

❶ Sky Shishiku Ski Resort0761-92-0600 http://w2292.nsk.ne.jp/skyshishiku/

❷ Hakusan Ichirino Onsen Ski Resort076-256-7412 http://sam-hakusan.com/

❸ Okuradake Highland Ski Resort0761-67-1426

❹ Kanazawa Seymour Ski Resort076-273-0331 http://sam-hakusan.com/

❺ Iozen Ski Resort076-229-1947

Golf CoursesA great number of scenic golf courses exist in Ishikawa, taking advantage of the many magnificent natural landscapes. Imagine golfing on top of a hill in Noto with shots seemingly descending down to the Sea of Japan, or at the foot of Mt. Hakusan where golfers dauntlessly shoot towars the massive mountainous background. Ishikawa of-fers you a unique opportunity to not just play golf, but be one with nature as well!

❶ The Country Club Noto0768-52-3131 http://www.cc-noto.co.jp/

❷ Notojima Golf and Country Club0767-85-2311 http://www.notojima-golf.jp/

❸ Tokinodai Country Club0767-27-1121 http://www.tokinodai.co.jp/

❹ Wakura Golf Club0767-52-2580 http://www.wakuragolfclub.co.jp/

❺ Noto Golf Club0767-32-1212 http://www.daiwaresort.co.jp/noto-gc/

❻ Chirihama Country Club0767-28-4411

❼ Noto Country Club0767-28-3155 http://www.incl.ne.jp/golf/notoc/notoc.html

❽ Hokuriku Green Hill Golf076-285-2121

❾ Kanazawa Country Club076-283-3900

� Ishikawa Golf Club076-288-1111

� Kanazawa Golf Club076-229-1515

� Kanazawa International Golf Club076-257-5321 http://www.pacificgolf.co.jp/kanazawa/

⓭ Kanazawa Links Golf Club076-237-2222

⓮ Kanazawa Central Country Club076-251-0011

� Hakusan Country Club0761-51-4181 http://www.incl.ne.jp/golf/haku/haku1.html

� Kaga Huyo Country Club0761-65-2020

� Twin Fields Golf Club0761-47-4500 http://www.twin-fields.com/

� Komatsu Country Club0761-43-3030

� Komatsu Public Golf Course0761-65-2277

� Kaga Country Club0761-72-3315 http://www.kaga-cc.co.jp/

� Katayamazu Golf Club Katayamazu0761-74-0810 http://www.katayamazugc.co.jp/

� Katayamazu Golf Club Yamashiro Yamanaka0761-73-8321

� Yamashiro Golf Club0761-77-6100 http://www.ygclub.co.jp/

� Kaga Central Golf Club0761-72-2525

Public Lodgings

There are numerous ski slopes surrounded by beautiful and abundant nature in Ishikawa, suitable for families and begin-ners as well as intermediate and advanced ski aficionados.

Rate : One Night Two Meals Adults: 6,450 yen ~, Children: 5,250 yen ~

http: //www.koueisyukusya.gr.jp/

❶ Notojiso Citizens Lodging HouseTel: 0768-84-1621 http://www.notojiso.com E-mail: notojiso@lilac.ocn.ne.jp 1-30-1, Ukai, Horyu-machi, Suzu City

❷ Hotel Noto KinpuraTel: 0768-74-0051 http://www.notokin.jp E-mail: info@notokin.jp 11-51, Ossaka, Noto-cho, Hosu-gun

❸ Raburo KoijiTel: 0768-72-1234 http://www.lovero-koiji.jp E-mail: info@lovero-koiji.jp 3-18, Koiji, Noto-cho, Hosu-gun

❹ Mawaki-porepore Public HotelTel: 0768-62-4700 http://pole.town-noto.com E-mail: mawaki-pore@po3.nsknet.or.jp 19-110, Mawaki, Noto-cho, Hosu-gun

❺ Noto Ushitsuso Citizens Lodging HouseTel: 0768-62-2295 http://www.noto-tourism.com E-mail: sio-sai@noto-tourism.com 5-4, Hane, Noto-cho, Hosu-gun

❻ Noto Yanagidaso Citizens Lodging House Yanagida OnsenTel: 0768-76-1550 http://www.yanagidasou.com 1 Yanagida-chibu,Noto-cho, Hosu-gun

❼ Yamabiko Seminar House Kurokawa OnsenTel: 0768-76-1611 E-mail: yamabiko@yanagida.ne.jp 33-61, Kurokawa, Noto-cho, Hosu-gun

❽ Seaside Villa Bokkai Public HotelTel: 0767-42-8080 http://www.town.togi.ishikawa.jp E-mail: bokkai@town.togi.ishikawa.jp Ka59,Togiryouke-machi,Shika Town,Hakui-gun

❾ Anamizu Citizens Lodging Center, Castle ManaiTel: 0768-52-3030 http://www.town.anamizu.ishikawa.jp/ E-mail: manai.@town.anamizu.lg.jp I 61-1, Kawashima, Anamizu Town

� Noto Culture CenterTel: 0768-52-3401 http://town.anamizu.ishikawa.jp/anabun E-mail: furebun@town.anamizu.ishikawa.jp 5-28-3, Uchiura, Anamizu Town

� Noto Omakidai Citizens Lodging HouseTel: 0767-66-1121 http://www.omakidai.jp/ 55, Komaki, Nakajima-machi, Nanao City

� Noto Nakajima Seaside Exchange House Manyou ClubTel: 0767-66-8111 http://www.omakidai.jp/manyo.html I 118, Searashi, Nakajima-machi, Nanao City

⓭ Ikoi-no-mura Noto-hanto Shikanosato OnsenTel: 0767-32-3131 http://www.noto-ikoinomura.com/ E-mail: info@noto-ikoinomura.com Shikanosato, Shika Town, Hakui-gun

⓮ Kyukamura Inn NotochirihamaTel: 0767-22-4121 http://www.qkamura.or.jp/noto E-mail: noto@qkamura.or.jp O 70, Hakui-machi, Hakui City

� Uchinada Cycling TerminalTel: 076-286-3766 E-mail: cyclingc@town.uchinada.ishikawa.jp Ni 1-3, Miyasaka, Uchinada Town

� Kurikara-juku Lodging PlaceTel: 076-288-8668 http://www.kurikara.org/ E-mail: info@kurikara.org 270 Takebasi-nishi, Tsubata Town, Kahoku

� Seiryu Citizens Lodging CenterTel: 076-273-3483 http://www.onsen-navi.net/seiryu/ E-mail: seiryu@kousya.city.hakusan.ishikawa.jp Ro 65, Uchio, Kawachi-machi, Hakusan City

� Gozenso Lodging Place Shiramine OnsenTel: 076-259-2224 http://city-hakusan.com E-mail: gozenso@jasmine.ocn.ne.jp Tsu 112-3, Shiramine, Hakusan City

YamashiroOnsen

KatayamazuOnsen

Keta-TaishaShrine

Shibayama-gata Lake

Ouchi-gataLake

Kahoku-gataLake

HEGURAJIMAIsland

NANATSUJIMA Island

Ikoi-no-mura Noto-hantoShikanosato Onsen

Kenroku-enGarden

HakusanSuper Rindo(Forest Road)

Ataka-no-Seki

FukataniOnsen

Shunran-no-Sato

YuwakuOnsen

TatsunokuchiOnsen

Kawachi-SenjoOnsen

AwazuOnsen

IchirinoOnsen

ChuguOnsenHakusan Ichirino

OnsenSki Resort

ShiramineOnsen

KutaniyakiMuseumof Art

YamanakaOnsen

Ishikawa Wajima UrushiMuseum of Art

WajimaOnsen

WajimaKobo-Nagaya Senmaida Rice

TerreceSuzuyaki Museumof Art

SuzuOnsen Mitsuke-jima

Island

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TATSURUHAMA I.C

Tsujiguchi Hironobu CenfectioneryMuseum of Art

Nanao Fisherman’s WharfNotoFood Market

Ishikawa NanaoMuseum of Art

WakuraOnsen

Nonoichi City

Kenroku-en Garden

KanazawaMuseumof Noh

KanazawaHyakuban-gaiShopping Mall

AsanogawaRiver

SaigawaRiver

To Yuwaku Onsen

KanazawaNakamuraMemorialMeseum

Ishikawa PrefectureKanko Bussankan

CentralPark

Ishikawa-kenHistory Museum

Omi-choMarket

Oyama Jinja Shrine

Naga-machi Buke YashikiKyukeikan Rest House

Naga-machiBuke Yashiki District

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The Kanazawa Theatre

D.T.Suzuki Museum

Excel Hotel Tokyu

New Grand Hotel

Sky Hotel

ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel

Hotel Kanazawa

Hotel Nikko

HAKUSAN

Notojima Island

Regional Information

City of Kanazawa http://www.city.kanazawa.lg.jp/

Nanao City http://www.city.nanao.lg.jp/

Komatsu City http://www.city.komatsu.lg.jp/

Wajima City http://www.city.wajima.ishikawa.jp/

Suzu City http://www.city.suzu.lg.jp/

Kaga City http://www.city.kaga.ishikawa.jp/

Hakui City http://www.city.hakui.ishikawa.jp/

Hakusan City http://www.city.hakusan.ishikawa.jp/

Kahoku City http://www.city.kahoku.ishikawa.jp/

Nomi City http://www.city.nomi.ishikawa.jp/

Kawakita Town http://www.town.kawakita.ishikawa.jp/

Nonoichi City http://www.city.nonoichi.lg.jp/

Tsubata Town http://www.town.tsubata.ishikawa.jp/

Uchinada Town http://www.town.uchinada.lg.jp/

Shika Town http://www.town.shika.ishikawa.jp/

Hodatsu-Shimizu Town http://www.hodatsushimizu.jp/

Naka-Noto Town http://www.town.nakanoto.ishikawa.jp/

Anamizu Town http://www.town.anamizu.ishikawa.jp/

Noto Town http://www.town.noto.ishikawa.jp/

Legend

Section Flight number Duration

ByPlane

Komatsu Airport - Seoul (Incheon) 4 flights/week 1:40 h

Komatsu Airport - Shanghai 4 flights/week 1:50 h

Komatsu Airport - Taipei 7 flights/week 2:50 h

Komatsu Airport - Sapporo (Shin-Chitose) 1 flight/day 1:35 h

Komatsu Airport - Sendai 1 flight/day 1:05 h

Komatsu Airport - Tokyo (Narita) 1 flights/day 1:10 h

Komatsu Airport - Tokyo (Haneda) 11 flights/day 1:00 h

Komatsu Airport - Fukuoka 4 flights/day 1:20 h

Komatsu Airport - Naha 1 flight/day 2:10 h

Noto Airport - Tokyo (Haneda) 2 flights/day 1:05 h

Section route distance

By Car

Tokyo ~ Kanazawa

Tokyo-Kanetsu Highway-Fujioka- Joshinetsu Highway-Joetsu- Hokuriku Highway-Kanazawa West

463km

Tokyo-Tomei Highway/Meishin Highway- Maibara-Hokuriku Highway- Komatsu-Kanazawa West

578km

Osaka ~ Kanazawa

Suita-Meishin Highway- Maibara-Hokuriku Highway- Komatsu-Kanazawa West

282km

Nagoya ~ Kanazawa

Nagoya-Tomei Highway- Maibara-Hokuriku Highway- Komatsu-Kanazawa West

252km

Getting to and from Ishikawa

The Climate of Ishikawa Average Temperature (Celsius) / Precipitation (mm) / Observation point – Kanazawa

Road rest stop“MICHI-NO-EKI”

Airport

Taxi

Parking

Hospital

Fire station

Church

Rental car

Information

City office

Airline Information All Nippon Airways Reservation Center http://www.ana.co.jp/eng/index.html (Domestic Flights) 0120-029222

Japan Airlines Reservation Center http://www.jal.co.jp/en/ (Including Japan Transocean Air) (Domestic Flights) 0120-255971 (International Flights) 0120-255931

China Eastern Airlines Kanazawa Branch 076-232-6888 http://www.chinaeastern-air.com/index/index38.php

Korean Airlines Travel Reservation Center 0088-21-2001 http://www.koreanair.com/index_jp_eng.jsp

EVA Airways Komatsu Airport Counter 0761-22-8011 http://www.evaair.com/html/b2c/english/

Freight cargolux http://www.cargolux.com

Orix Car Rental – Hokuriku Region

❶ Kanazawa Station Branch 076-221-0543

❷ Komatsu Airport Branch 0761-21-0543

Japan Car Rental – Hokuriku

❸ Kanazawa Branch 076-257-3900

❹ Komatsu Airport Branch 0761-23-3900

❺ Komatsu Airport Counter Branch 0761-22-8939

Toyota Car Rental – Ishikawa

❻ Kanazawa Station East Exit Branch 076-223-0100

❼ Kanazawa Station West Exit Branch 076-224-0100

❽ Matto Branch 076-274-0100

❾ Komatsu Airport Branch 0761-24-0100

� Kaga-Onsen Station Branch 0761-73-0100

� Nanao Branch 0767-52-0100

� Noto Airport Branch 0768-26-8100

Car Rental

ISHIKAWA ACCESS MAP

Camping Ground

Onsen

National Park

Museum

Beach

Tourist Spot

Public Lodging

Experience, Activity

Shopping

Sightseeing spot

Hotel/Youth Hotel

Public Facility

Shopping Area

Golf Course

Park(Play)

Ski Resort

Temple

Shrine

Castle Ruin

KANAZAWA CITY CENTER MAP

Section Duration

By Train

Tokyo (via Echigo-Yuzawa) 3:48 h

Tokyo (via Maibara) 4:05 h

Osaka 2:27 h

Nagoya (via Maibara) 2:22 h

Kansai Airport (via Kyoto) 3:22 h

Centrair 4:00 h

Kyoto 2:10 h

JR-WEST http://www.westjr.co.jp/english/global.html

Domestic Flights

International Flights

Section Freqvency　 Duration

By Bus

Takayama ~ Kanazawa 3 services/day 2:10 h

Shirakawago ~ Kanazawa 3 services/day 1:15 h

Kanazawa Goodwill Guide Network

CYUO Hospital

Noto SOGO Hospital

Komatsu SHIMIN Hospital

Matto Ishikawa CYUO Hospital

Kanazawa SHIEI Hospital

Shintsu Wajima Hospital

International Tourism DivisionIshikawa Prefectural Goverment

(Data: March, 2014 )

Kanazawa Hyakuban-gai

ISHIKAWA Kanazawa Tourist Information Center

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Tourist Information Ishikawa Kanazawa, Tourist Information Center Inside Kanazawa Station, East Exit , 1-1 Kinoshinbo-machi , Kanazawa

076-232-6200Opening Hours: 9:00-19:00 everyday except for end of the year holiday 12/31-1/2

Accommodation Information Ishikawa Hotel Owners Union 076-263-5777

Kanazawa Japanese Hotels Cooperative Society 076-221-1147

- sightseeing, lodging guide

- sightseeing information supported by the internet

- information on tourist sites

- information on traditional handicraftsHighway

National road

Noto SatoyamaKaido

Japan Railway

Private Railway

Post office9:00AM - 4:00PM

Police box

HokurikuShinkansenplan route

Foreign currency-exchange service

Hodatsu-Shimizu

0Kanazawa Station East Entrance1

❶Musashigatsuji

❷Owari-cho

❸ Hashiba-cho

❹ Kenroku-en Garden

❺ Seisonkaku

❻ Hirosaka

❼ Korinbo

❽ Minami-cho

❾ Musashigatsuji

0Kanazawa Station East Entrance

Konohana route

0 Kanazawa Station East Entrance11

❶Kanazawa-eki Higashi

❷Betsuin-dori Guchi

❸ Betsuin-dori

❹ Higashibetsuin Omotesando Guchi

❺ Higashibetsuin

❻ Musashigatsuji

❼ Omi-cho Ichiba

❽ Choumin Bunkakan

❾ Hikoso Ryokuchi

� Hikoso-machi Itchome

� Hikoso Kita

� Kobashi-machi

⓭ Baba Jido Koen

⓮ Shouei-machi

� Asanohon-machi

� Kyo-machi

� Nakajima-Ohashi

� Konohana-machi

0 Kanazawa Station East Entrance

Kikugawa route

❶Korinbo

❷Kata-machi

❸ Daiku-machi

❹ Tate-machi

❺ Shintate-machi

❻ Sakura-bashi

❼ Kami Kawayoke

❽ Kikugawa-cho Kominkan

❾ Kawakami Hiromi

� Saigawa-odori

� Sarumaru Jido Koen

� Nijunin-zaka

⓭ Ipponmatsu-rikkyo

⓮ Kami Ishibiki

� Kodatsuno Geba

� Daigaku Byoin

� Naka Ishibiki

� Tobiume-cho

� Hondanomori Horu

� Kenritsu Bijutsukan

� Nijuisseiki Bijutsukan

� Furusato Ijinkan

� Shiyakusho Kakinokibatake

❶Korinbo

Zaimoku route

❶Musashigatsuji/ Omi-cho Ichiba

❷Jukken machi

❸ Ote-machi

❹ Otemon-mae

❺ Ote-bori

❻ Shoko Kaigisho

❼ Korinbo/Sengoku-dori

❽ Shiyakusho/ Nijuuisseiki Bijutsukan

❾ Hakuchoro

� Kenrokumoto-machi

� Kenrokuen-shita

� kosho-machi

⓭ Kensakatsuji

⓮ Yokoyama Jido Koen

� Yokoyama-cho

� Tokiwa-bashi

� Zaimoku-cho

� Tenjin-bashi

� Namiki-machi

� Umeno-hashi

� Asanogawa-ohashi

� Izumi Kyoka Kinenkan

� Owari-cho

� Shinise Koryukan

� Fukuro-machi

❶Musashigatsuji/ Omi-cho Ichiba

Nagamachi route

❶Shinise Kinenkan

❷ Naga-machi Bukeyashikiato

❸ Seirei Byoin/Seido

❹ Cyuou Syogakkou

❺ Tamagawa Koen

❻ Tamagawa Tosyokan

❼ Matsugae Ryokuchi

❽Musashigatsuji/ Omi-cho Ichiba

❾ Musashi Nishi

� Shirogane-cho

� Tamagawa-cho

� Kodomo Tosyokan

⓭ Housai Itchome

⓮ Jyosei Senta

� Nagadohei

� Cyuou Shimintaikukan

� Tomimoto-cho

� Mikage-ohasi Minami

�Nakamura-machi Syogakkou

� Nakamura Jinjya

� Sennichi-machi

� Shiragiku-cho

� Nishicyayagai

� No-machi Hirokouji

� Kata-machi

� Kata-machi cyuou-dori

❶Shinise Kinenkan

Tradit ional Craf tsPassing on traditional craft skillsDuring the Edo period, supported by the abundant wealth of the Kaga Clan, great efforts were put into cultural development. As a result, significant advances in the level of traditional arts were achieved and these master crafts were passed down through the generations,becoming a source of great pride for Ishikawa Prefecture.

Yamanaka lacquerwareA major feature of Yamanaka lacquerware is the manner in which the natural beauty of the grain of the wood is utmostly preserved.This requires great skills with the traditional revolving wheel saw.

Kutani porcelainKutani porcelain is famous for its daring designs and elegant colors, It has been exported to foreign countries for about 100 years and has gained great popularity.

Wajima lacquerwareThese lacquerware items are representative traditional Japanese lacquerware with a solid feel and an elegant beauty. There are 100 processes required in making this item with each one done carefully by hand. Besides traditional tableware and flower vases, interior items and display panels have recently come into popular use.

Kaga embroideryThe art of craft embroidery developed from the embroidery skills used to decorate Buddhist altar fittings and cassocks for Buddhist priests. At the present time, these skills are used for the decoration of “obis”,kimono sashes and “kimonos” where fibers are arranged forming a magnificent 3-D picturesque design.

Kanazawa lacquerwareThis traditional lacquereware craft has been passed down from the Edo period. It features the creation of single unique pieces of tea ceremony, room furnishings and other high-class lacquered furniture items.

Ushikubi pongeeThis is a silk weaving craft that has been passed down in the area around the foot of Mt.Haku-san all processes are carried out completely by hand. From the stage of drawing the thread from the cocoon and the thread dyeing to the weaving stage.

Kanazawa gold leafOver 99% of the gold leaf made in Japan is made in Kanazawa. It is less than 4/10,000mm in thickness, and a high level of technical expertise is required to make it.

Kaga yuzen silk dyeingKaga yuzen silk dyeing is a represen-tative traditional Japanese dyeing art. The designs render natural beauty realistically and are described to possess a samurai-style serene elegance.

Kanazawa, Nanao, and Mikawa Buddhist AltarIn the homes of Busshist families, there are family Buddhist altars for displaying Buddhist mortuary tablets and Buddhist statues. These altars are made using traditional crafts such as gold-leaf, sculpture, and lacquer decoration.

Kanazawa Castle ParkKanazawa Castle Park is an open green space, preserving the historical and cultural heritage of Ishikawa for generations to come. Many castle structures, such as the Hishi-yagura, Gojukken-nagaya and Hashizume-mon, have been restored to their former glory. This restoration project was the biggest of its kind ever attempted in Japan since the Meiji period (1868 ~ 1912).

Kanazawa

Kanazawa, which was once a feudal castle town, is home to Kenroku-en Garden – one of the three most famous gardens in Japan – as well as many historic districts and cultural assets. It is also the main city of the Hokuriku region that brings together the best of the old and the new.

Kenroku-en GardenWith its great natural beauty augmented by the four distinct seasons of Ishikawa, Kenroku-en Garden is regarded as one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan and designated as a Special Historic Site by the Japanese government.

Higashi Chaya DistrictHigashi Chaya District is where, even now, the appear-ance of the old streets still exists and has kept its old face. When evening approaches, the sounds of the shamisen and Japanese taiko overflow from the tea houses.

Naga-machi Buke Yashiki DistrictIf you rove around the back streets from the center of town, you can easily find Naga-machi Buke Yashiki District situated inside a complex stone-paved district reminiscent of the old castle town. This is the site where the samurais of the Kaga clan once lived and where you can recall the atmosphere of the feudal times.

Omi-cho MarketOmi-cho Market in Musashigatsuji has served as the kitchen for the people of Kanazawa for approximately 270 years. There are 170 stores inserted into the small alleys where fish from the Sea of Japan, local meats, vegetables, fruits and seasonal foods are at the center of the trade that occurs here.

KorinboKorinbo is one of the most prominent shopping and entertainment districts in the Hokuriku area. Its bustling streets are lined with department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and drinking places.

Making Gold LeafNinety-nine percent of Japanese gold leaf is high-quality leaf produced in Kanazawa. Here you can witness the process of making gold leaf, watch a leaf of gold being beat to a thickness of only 0.0001 mm, and try your hand at making gold leaf decorations.

Kanazawa Hyakuban-gaiThis is the area inside Kanazawa Station with all the shops and restaurants. Here you can find all kinds of souvenir items, traditional crafts and Japanese confectionery. There is also a post office and an English-supported tourist informa-tion center.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Kanazawa21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Kanazawa, which opened in 2004, is a new cultural hotspot in Kanazawa. As its name suggests, modern century contemporary art is the main focus of this Museum. It’s a museum with a new sense that not only displays paintings and sculp-tures but diverse expressive modern works as well.

The Motenashi Dome of Kanazawa StationThe symbol of Kanazawa Station’s East Plaza is the Motenashi Dome, which conveniently functions as a giant umbrella shielding visitors from rain, which is quite common in Kanazawa. Looking from the front, one can see a big, tall wooden gate that resembles a hand drum.

The Noto Peninsula

The Noto Peninsula has two faces: while its west coast is rough and wild, the east coast is soothingly calm. Noto is famous for its Kiriko festivals held all over the peninsula during the summer, and its famous Wakura Onsen resort.

Wakura OnsenWakura Onsen resort is a 1,200-year-old, harbor-facing, Japanese-style hotel filled resort that offers visitors an unparalleled Onsen experience. Gazing out at the calm waves of Nanao Bay while soaking in the Onsen is simply amazing, don’t you think?

Chirihama Beach DrivewayOn the west coast of the southern Noto Penin-sula lies the unique Chirihama Beach Driveway that is 8km in length. The fine-grained sand on this beach has become impacted through its absorption of seawater so much so that automo-biles can run on top of it. During summer, the beach is bustling with bathers and is very well known throughout the country.

Mitsuke-jima IslandThis rock island is located about 200 meters offshore and is also known by the name of Gunkanjima, or the battleship island, since its shape resembles a battleship. The bare rock island is covered in thick greenery on top, creating a beautiful shadow on the sea surface. The whole area is one large seaside park.

Senmaida Rice TerreceAlong the coast’s steep hillsides are more than a thousand terraced rice paddies. From the horizon the sunset forms geometric patterns making for an ideal viewpoint.

Nafune Gojinjo DrumThe origin of this festival is a folktale about how a Gojinjo drum was used to help the villagers in devil masks draped in seaweed drive off an attacking enemy force, thus giving this drum the reputation for its imposing sounds.

Soujiji TempleHead temple of the Sotoshu school of Buddhism established some 700 years ago, Soujiji Temple lost most of its monasteries to fire in the Meiji period. Afterwards, the head temple title was transferred to another temple in Yokohama.

Wajima Morning MarketThe nationally famous Wajima morning market where there’s a stretch of approximately 200~300 stores selling fresh fish, dried foods, vegetables, pickled vegetables, and folk crafts.

Kaga/Hakusan

The Kaga region is famous for its many Onsen resorts includ-ing Yamanaka Onsen, Yamashiro Onsen, Katayamazu Onsen and Awazu Onsen. Mt. Hakusan, one of the most famous mountains in Japan, is a national park with a rich variety of alpine plants and wild flowers and is bustling with ski-lovers in winter.

Natadera TempleNatadera Temple is a structure where nature and man-made things co-exist in harmony. The rock covered grounds of this temple have been very skillfully arranged. This is a nationally famous spot for fall leaves that attracts many visitors every year.

Yamanaka OnsenIn Yamanaka Onsen, you can enjoy various landscapes of the four seasons such as fresh greens and fall leaves near the Kakusenkei River. As said in the Onsen folk song Yamanaka-bushi, this Onsen resort is filled with traditional culture by which the guests’ hearts and bodies are healed.

Ataka Barrier Ruins (Ataka-no-seki)With a storyline based at this historical spot, the Kabuki Performance of “Kanjincho” and the Noh Performance of “Ataka” help make the “Ataka-no-seki”site famous and popular. The story took place in 1187, with the main character being Minamoto no Yoshitsune.

Katayamazu OnsenKatayamazu is a beautiful Onsen town located on Lake Shibayama-gata Lake where you can easily spot the reflection of Mt. Hakusan on the crystal-clear lake.

Festivals in IshikawaThere are many types of traditional festivals: festi-vals in spring to pray for abundant crops, festivals in summer requesting for safety at sea and the blessings of the sea, festivals in autumn to express gratitude for a good harvest, and festivals in winter to drive away evil sprits and bring luck and safety for the New Year. The seasonal festivals in Ishikawa provide the energy and prayers necessary for ev-eryone to live and work harmoniously.

Festival AlmanacJanuary Kagatobi Ladder Climbing Festival Kanazawa City

Maimon Food Festival (Oyster Festival) Anamizu Town

February Shiramine Snowman Festival Shiramine, Hakusan City

Takewari Bamboo Splitting Festival Kaga City

Foodopia Kanazawa Kanazawa City

Higashifutakuchi-bunya Doll Drama Festival Oguchi, Hakusan City

March Soba-no-ichi Buckwheat Noodles Market Monzen, Wajima City

Noto-yukiwariso Flower Festival Monzen, Wajima City

April Sakura Festival Kahoku City, Kaga City, Hodatsu-Shimizu Town, Tsubata Town

Asanogawa River Festival Kanazawa City

May Tomobata Festival Noto Town

Kutani-chawon Bowl Festival Terai, Nomi City

Sekai-no-tako Kite Festival Uchinada Town

Seihakusai Float Festival Nanao City

Odanigawa Carp Banner Festival Suzu City

Otabi Festival Komatsu City

Okaeri Festival Mikawa, Hakusan City

June Shobuyu Iris Petal Bath Festival Yamanaka, Yamashiro, Katayamazu, Awazu Onsen

Hyakumangoku Parade Festival Kanazawa City

Himurohiraki Festival Yuwaku Onsen

July Noto Kiriko Giant Palanquin Festivals the Noto Area

Hakusan Festival Shiramine, Hakusan

Horimatsu Tug of War Festival Shika Town

Nonoichi-jongara Festival Nonoichi City

August Noto Kiriko Giant Palanquin Festivals the Noto Area

Tetori Fire Festival Kawakita Town

Yamashiro-daidengaku Ritual Music Festival Yamashiro Onsen

Tenryo Festival Monzen, Wajima City

Ikko-ikki Festival Torigoe, Hakusan City

Onsen Festival Katayamazu Onsen

Oshobe Festival Awazu Onsen

Guzuyaki Festival Kaga City

September Noto Kiriko Giant Palanquin Festivals the Noto Area

Okumakabuto Festival Nakajima, Nanao City

Koikoi Festival Yamanaka Onsen

Karatoyamashinji Sumo Festival Hakui City

Ocotber Horai Festival Tsurugi, Hakusan City

Dondon Festival Komatsu City

November Kutani Porcelain Festival Nomi City

Bakko Festival Naka-Noto Town

December Cormorant Festival Hakui City

Noto Kiriko Giant Palanquin Festivals includeJuly Abare Festival Ushitsu, Noto Town

Matsuri-no-kuni Prosperity of Noto Festival Wakura Onsen

Nanao Gion Festival Nanao City

Iida-toroyama Lantern Palanquin Festival Suzu City

Shiotsu-noryosai Sea Festival Nanao City

Koiji Fire Festival Noto Town

Minazuki Festival Wajima City

Notojima Koda Fire Festival Nanao City

Nafune Festival Wajima City etc.

August Ishizaki-hotosai Festival Nanao City

Horyu-tanabata Kiriko Festival Suzu City

Shingu-noryosai Sea Festival Nanao City

Saikai Festival Shika Town

Sosogi Festival Wajima City

Okinami-tairyo Big Catch Festival Anamizu Town

Tsurugiji Yahata Shrine Festival Monzon Town

Gozare Festival Yanagida, Noto Town

Wajima-Taisai Festival Wajima City

Niwaka Festival Ukawa, Noto Town

Hassaku Festival Shika Town etc.

September Takojima Kiriko Festival Suzu City

Ogawa Kawashima Festival Anamizu Town

Shoin Kiriko Festival Suzu City

Yanagida Festival Noto Town

Maenami-hikiyama Festival Anamizu Town

Ogisode Kiriko Festival Noto Town

Jike Kiriko Festival Suzu City

Shiramine Snowman Festival Hakusan/ShiramineApproximately 3,000 snowmen made by villagers line along the roadside. At night candles are lit inside them covering the area with a magical mood.

Takewari Festival KagaDuring this “bamboo-splitting festival”, young men dressed in white attire split bamboos and drag a snake made out of large rope around as part of a ceremony to drive away evil spirits.

Tomobata Festival Notochou Uchiura OgiThe portable “mikoshi” shrine for this festival is loaded onto the “Gaza-bune” (boat). A tall festival flag is vertically lofted and the boat is rowed into Tsukumo Bay where multi-colored streamers and raised flags are lined up and paraded around, making for a magnificent display.

Seihaku Festival NanaoThe festival features three super large, 12-meter high, 20-ton floats (the largest in Japan) that compete for the most imposing appearance.

Otabi Festival KomatsuAtop gorgeous lacquered festival floats, children’s “kabuki” drama is performed, and its delightful and enthusiastic performance pleases the crowd.

The Noto “Kiriko” FestivalMany festivals take place on the Noto Peninsula during the summer. The center of attraction for many of these festivals is the “Kiriko” sacred lanterns that are approximately 10m in height. These great lanterns are carried through the streets by young people and dance wildly through the night sky. The Noto Town “Abare Festival” and the Nanao City “Issaki Hoto Festival” are especially heroic and magnificent in nature.

Okuma-kabuto Festival Nanao/NakajimaWearing a goblin mask, a festival character called “Sarutahiko”, using amusing ges-tures, leads the mikoshi portable shrine procession through the streets as it carries a forest of 20m high crimson festival flags. Tradition has it that it was influenced by a ritual from the Korean Penisula, which is evident in its exotic mood.

Kanazawa Flat BusOne time Adults 100yen/ Children 50yen

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“Light-up”BusOne time Adults 200yen / Children 100yen

Days of operation : Saturdays

Departs from Kanazawa Station East Entrance: every 10minutes 7:00 pm to 8:50 pm

Kanazawa Sightseeing Bus

InquiriesTraffic Affair Section, Kanazawa City(076)220-2038

Hokuriku Railroad Co. Ltd(076) 237-8005

InquiriesHokuriku Railway Telephone Service Center(076) 237-5115

InquiriesTourism Promotion Section,Kanazawa City(076)220-2194

Getting to and from the Noto Peninsula

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2,160 yen

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1,930 yen

Noto Airport Shared Taxi Services“FURUSATO TAXI”

Reservation Required

Offering fixed-rate fares (within each specified zone) and a comfortable ride from Noto Airport to many destinations in the Noto area and vice versa, in addition to being cheap and safe.

SuzuHachigasaki Noto Airport Kanazawa Sta.

Wajima Sta. Noto Airport Kanazawa Sta.

WakuraOnsen Nanao Sta. Kanazawa Sta.

Monzen Togi Kanazawa Sta.

2,260 yen

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Fares (one person/one way) to

Wajima City, Noto Town,Anamizu Town 900 yen Suzu City, Wajima City (old Monzen Town), Noto Town (old Uchiura Town) 1,300 yen Nanao City, Naka-Noto Town 1,600 yen Shika Town 1,800 yen Hakui City, Hodatsu-Shimizu Town 2,100 yen

Getting to and from Kaga / Hakusan City

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about 0:40 h by Super Limited Express Bus

1,130 yen

Komatsu Airport Kanazawa Sta.

Yamanaka Onsen

Natadera Temple

Tatsunokuchi Onsen

1,350 yen

Yamashiro Onsen

Awazu Onsen Kanazawa Sta.

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1,240 yen1,130 yen

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about 0:15 hShiramine Yoshino-

kogei-no-satoTsurugi-eki- mae

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Oguchi- shisho-mae

Kawachi- shisho Kanazawa Sta.

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Inquiries 　Hokuriku Railway Telephone Service Center　(076) 237-5115

By Express BusSuzu Hachigasaki – Kanazawa Sta. 2,710 yen

Wajima Station – Kanazawa Sta. 2,260 yen

Noto Airport – Kanazawa Sta. 2,160 yen

Wakura Onsen – Kanazawa 1,400 yen

Nanao Station – Kanazawa Sta. 1,340 yen

Monzen – Kanazawa Station 2,260 yen

Togi – Kanazawa Station 1,930 yen

By Airport BusKomatsu Airport – Kanazawa Sta. 1,130 yen

By Limited Express BusYamanaka Onsen – Kanazawa Sta. 1,350 yen

Yamashiro Onsen – Kanazawa Sta. 1,240 yen

Natadera Temple – Kanazawa Sta. 1,210 yen

Awazu Onsen – Kanazawa Sta. 1,130 yen

Tatsunokuchi Onsen – Kanazawa Sta. 760 yen

By Regular BusShiramine – Kanazawa Sta. 1,300 yen

Oguchi-shisho-mae – Kanazawa Sta. 1,140 yen

Yoshino-kogei-no-sato – Kanazawa Sta. 940 yen

Kawachi-shisho – Kanazawa Sta. 760 yen

Tsurugi-eki-mae – Kanazawa Sta. 630 yen

Kanazawa Hyakuman-goku Festival KanazawaThe Kanazawa Hyakuman-goku (millon-goku of rice) Festival commemorates the official arrival of Toshiie Maeda, the founder of the Kaga Clan to Kanazawa Castle. It features a procession of “samurai” warriors and dancers with traditional “hayashi” accom-paniment that passes through the city streets.

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Inquiries/Reservation

Zone 1 Minato Tourist Bus 0768-22-7411Zone 2 Suzu 0768-82-1221Zone 3 Medaka 0768-76-0069Zone 4 Nakajima Taxi 0767-66-0114Zone 5 Notokongo 0767-42-2700

The specified zones and area map

Kanazawa Museum of NohKanazawa Museum of Noh offers its visitors various things such as visuals explaining Noh art in simple terms, about Noh stage through its model, display of precious historical artifacts, one can also try out Noh attires and Noh masks.

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and CraftsThis Museum displays all the famous traditional arts and crafts of Ishikawa and offers its visitors an introduction to the process of making these craftworks. The museum also has a museum shop and café where visitors can actually touch the art and craft works.

Wajima Kobo-NagayaThe Wajima Kobo-Nagaya is a unique facility promoting the exchanges between professional lacquerware workmen and visitors in a relaxing Japanese environment. Visitors can observe the different process of making lacquerwares closely and have a pleasant chat with the artists.

Ski Slopes at the Foot of Mt. HakusanMany ski slopes can be found at the foot of Mt. Hakusan, providing for a wide variety of skiing; summer skiing is also available.

Yunokuni-no-moriInside about 43ha natural forest, old houses with thatched roofs were moved to the current location and created this Village of Traditional Arts. Inside each house is a different kind of traditional arts & crafts that are famous in Ishikawa, and visitors can observe the making process of each articles.

Kaga Fruit LandThis fruit garden has an area about 83ha. Visitors can enjoy barbecue and picking seasonal fruits all year round. It is an all-you-can-eat for most seasonal fruits such as strawberries, grapes and apples.

Awazu OnsenAwazu Onsen resort is the oldest among the many Onsen resorts in the Kaga region. It has been 1,300 years since the Onsen was first discovered by Taicho Daishi, a Mt. Hakusan temple master monk.

Hakusan Super Rindo(Forest Road)This magnificent alpine mountain road runs through the middle of Mt. Hakusan. The scenery is especially beautiful in spring with the new green leaves and in autumn with the red leaves.

Yamashiro OnsenIn the hometown of the famous Kutani Porcelain located almost right in the center of the Kaga region, Yamashiro Onsen is known as a famous Onsen resort all through the region.

Shishiku HighlandSky Shishiku paragliding started here over 20 years ago. It is pretty much the only place for hang gliders and paragliders.

Rosanjin’s Hut “Iroha”Rosanjin Kitaoji is famous for his works in pottery, calligraphy and painting, and at the same time he was also one of the few gourmets in Japan. In order to concentrate his working on carving calligraphy writings on signs, Rosanjin spent a year in this “Iroha” Hut when he was 32 years of age.

Okunoto Salt Farm VillageThe Okunoto Salt Farm Village is the only facility in Japan to use the traditional “Agehama” Technique for salt production. People use the same method to produce natural salt with rich minerals about 500 years ago.

GanmonThis picturesque coastal area is lined with many oddly-shaped rocks and is a part of the scenic Noto Kongo seacoast area. Sightseeing boats provide close-up views of the rocks from the ocean surface.

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24Notojima AquariumThis Aquarium has about 500 species and over 40,000 sea creatures from all over Japan including the ones that inhabit the Noto Penin-sula Coast. Visitors can enjoy various attractions, such as the Dolphin Show, the Sea Bream Light and Sound Show and the Sea Otter Feeding Show.

Kiriko Lantern Museum “Kirikos” are huge lanterns with their height ranging from 4 to 15 meters. These Kirikos are integral parts of the various Festivals of Noto Peninsula celebrated in summers.

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Departs from Kanazawa Station East Entrance: every 12minutes 8:36 am to 6:00 pm

Nishinihon JR Bus Kanazawa(076) 231-1783

about 0:12 h

270 yen

Komatsu Airport Komatsu Sta.