石川県 · Chubu Region
Ishikawa Hidden Gems
The old Kaga domain — a castle town that spent its wealth on crafts and gardens, plus a rural peninsula of lacquerware and salt fields.
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Climate & Best Season
Wet and grey in winter with moderate snow; humid summers. Spring and autumn suit the gardens best.
Famous For (Food)
- Kaisen-don and winter crab
- Jibuni
- Gold-leaf sweets
- Wajima seafood
Signature Sights
- Kenrokuen garden
- Higashi Chaya district
- Noto Peninsula
- Wajima morning market
Ishikawa· Kaga
Kaga Onsen — Four Historic Hot Spring Villages
Kaga Onsen (加賀温泉郷) refers to four historic hot spring villages in southern Ishikawa: Yamanaka, Yamashiro, Katayamazu, an…
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Updated Jul 2026
Ishikawa· Kaga
Natadera Temple — Moss-Covered Cave Grottoes
Natadera Temple (那谷寺) is an ancient mountain temple founded in 717 AD, renowned for its dramatic natural setting among m…
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Updated Jul 2026