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· Kanazawa
Kenrokuen Garden — One of Japan's Three Great Gardens
Kenrokuen (兼六園, 'Garden of Six Sublimities') is one of Japan's Three Great Gardens alongside Kairakuen in Mitsukura and…
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Updated Jul 2026
Ishikawa· Kanazawa
Nomura Samurai House & Garden — Edo Period Residence
The Nomura Samurai House (武家屋敷跡 野村家, Nomura-ke) in the Nagamachi district is the finest preserved samurai residence in K…
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Updated Jul 2026