Ishikawa
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Kenrokuen Garden
A circuit-style daimyo garden skillfully arranged with water features, artificial hills, and plantings. Enjoy seasonal landscapes including yukitsuri and weeping cherry blossoms throughout the four seasons, counted among Japan's Three Great Gardens.
Address: 石川県金沢市兼六町1
Access: About 15 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station
Transportation: Get off at Hokuriku Tetsudo Bus stop Kenrokuen-shita/Kanazawa Castle
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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
A contemporary art hub with iconic circular glass architecture. Features many interactive works including the famous 'Swimming Pool,' popular with all ages.
Address: 石川県金沢市広坂1-2-1
Access: About 15 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station
Transportation: Get off at Hokuriku Tetsudo Bus stop Hirosaka/21st Century Museum
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Chirihama Nagisa Driveway
A globally rare beach road where fine-grained sand packs firmly, allowing regular cars to drive approximately 8km along the coastline. The sunsets are spectacular.
Address: 石川県羽咋市千里浜町
Access: About 1 hour by car from central Kanazawa
Transportation: Closed during bad weather. Use Hokuriku Tetsudo Noto Bus for public transport.
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Wajima Morning Market
One of Japan's Three Great Morning Markets with over 1,200 years of history. Local grandmothers energetically sell dried fish, Wajima lacquerware, and Noto vegetables in this lively market.
Address: 石川県輪島市河井町本町通り
Access: About 2 hours by express bus from Kanazawa Station
Transportation: 7-minute walk from Hokuriku Tetsudo Noto Bus stop Wajima Marine Town
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Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces
Over 1,000 terraced rice paddies cascading down toward the sea in a breathtaking view. Evening silhouettes and autumn-spring illuminations are popular.
Address: 石川県輪島市白米町
Access: About 2 hours 30 minutes by car from Kanazawa
Transportation: Bus service available from Wajima City / seasonal operation
Model Courses
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Kanazawa Major Spots 1-Day Enjoyment Plan
Day-trip course starting from Kanazawa Station, efficiently touring Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, contemporary art, and tea districts.
- Right after opening has fewer crowds, ideal for photography.
- Lunch at museum cafe with Kaga vegetable plates.