Ishikawa – A Land Where Time Nurtures Beauty, and Tradition Glows in Quiet Grace
Ishikawa – A Land Where Time Nurtures Beauty, and Tradition Glows in Quiet Grace
Facing the Sea of Japan, Ishikawa reveals a different kind of beauty with each passing season—blossoms in Kenrokuen’s gardens, autumn mountains ablaze with color, and snow-blanketed towns glowing softly in winter light.
Here, the legacy of Kaga’s feudal era lives on. In the delicate strokes of gold leaf, the deep luster of lacquerware, the refined spirit of the tea ceremony, and the elegance of seasonal wagashi, tradition is not preserved—it is lived.
Ishikawa is not just a destination, but a place to walk slowly, to feel deeply. A land where beauty whispers in everyday moments, and memories linger long after the journey ends.
Prefectural Capital
- Kanazawa City
Major Cities
- Kanazawa City
- Komatsu City
Population
- Approximately 1.1 million people
Major Tourist Attractions and Events
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Kanazawa Castle
- Higashi Chaya District
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
Gallery
Kenrokuen Garden, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty designated by the Japanese government, offers breathtaking views in every season.
Higashi Chaya District, a tourist destination in the ancient city of Kanazawa
The streetscape of the Nagamachi Samurai District in Kanazawa City
The Tsuzumi-mon Gate at Kanazawa Station, designed to resemble a Noh drum
The landscape of Shiroyone Senmaida (A Thousand Rice Terraces)