Hakusan, the symbol of Kanazawa, is located in the Kaga/Hakusan area. Kaga Onsen-kyo, which boasts one of the largest amounts of hot spring water in the Hokuriku region, is lined with traditional Kutani pottery studios, offering a tasteful trip.
Kaga and Hakusan are home to such tourist attractions as Yamanaka Onsen, Katayamazu Onsen, Yamashiro Onsen, Shibayamagata, Kutani Pottery Museum, Koorogi Bridge, Ayatori Bridge, Hakusan, Hakusan Hime Shrine, and Ubagataki Waterfall. Also recommended are local delicacies such as Jibeni, Musume-Musume Manju, Katayamazu Burger, Kabura-zushi, and Belobero (Ebisu).
Hakusan is one of the three sacred mountains of Japan and is also known as a mountain of flowers. At the foot of the mountain, beautiful flower fields spread out, attracting climbers. The scenery is truly worthy of being called a "mountain of flowers. Visitors can also enjoy mystical experiences s...»
Located in a corner of Kaga Onsen-kyo, Yamanaka Onsen is a hot spring resort with a long history. Surrounded by mountains, the hot spring town also offers a rural mountain atmosphere with its natural mountains, valleys, and rivers. The town is lined with inns along the Daishoji River valley and othe...»
Awazu Onsen is the oldest hot spring resort in Hokuriku, and is said to have been founded by Taicho Daishi, a high priest and founder of Mt. Awazu Onsen boasts a history of 1,300 years since its opening. The "Oshobe love story" handed down from the Edo period (1603-1867) in Awazu Onsen is a tale of...»
A powerful experience! Travel back in time to the world of dinosaurs starting with Tyrannosaurus. There are many fun exhibits such as a 28-meter-long full skeletal specimen of theropod Diplodocus, a realistic robot of Tyrannosaurus, a diorama of the dinosaur era, and a multi-theater. Fossil Treasu...»
Yamanaka Onsen offers a peaceful townscape where nature, history, and culture are in harmony. In particular, Yuge Kaido, located in the center of the town, is lined with numerous gallery stores, cafes, and eateries featuring Yamanaka lacquerware and Kutani pottery, many of which are unique and appe...»
This public bathhouse features an elegant Tenpyo-style structure. It stands on the site where a yuzaya has been built since the discovery of hot spring water, and the men's and women's baths are located adjacent to each other in separate buildings. The men's bath is a massive Tenpyo-style building ...»
Tsuki-Usagi no Sato (Moon Rabbit Village), themed on the legend of the Moon Rabbit of Kaga, is a healing space that makes you feel as if you have wandered into Peter Rabbit's world. More than 50 cute rabbits of about 10 different species are free-ranging in the plaza, and their adorable appearance ...»
Hakusan, one of the three most famous mountains in Japan and one of the three sacred mountains of Japan, has long been a mountain coveted by the people of the capital. Hakusan Hime Shrine is the head shrine of the approximately 3,000 Hakusan shrines in Japan, and is known locally as "Shirayama-san,...»
This aviation-themed museum is located on the north side of Komatsu Airport. Here, 17 aircraft from small planes to jet fighters are on display. The history of aircraft, their mechanisms, and the principles of flight are explained in an easy-to-understand manner using models, videos, panels, and wi...»
"Komatsu udon" used to be presented as a gift of the Kaga Domain in the old times, and it was also praised by a haiku poet, Matsuo Basho, when Jinsei presented it to Basho. It is a local dish from Komatsu City in Ishikawa Prefecture that has a long history of over 300 years. The noodles are kneaded ...»
"Kanikouraage" is a local dish of Ishikawa Prefecture, also known for the famous "Kano gani (crabs)" which was invented by a request "any unique dish for winter?" This is a delicacy of a deep-fried whole crab of its shell and filling in it, and the harmony of its savory aroma of the deep-fried shell...»
"Shio Yakisoba, a local delicacy of Komatsu City" born with an idea of the fried noodles "chamen" from China 60 years ago. It is made with lots of local vegetables such as crispy moyashi, negi, and carrots with thick noodles developed jointly with a noodle making factory "Nakaishi Foods." It is seas...»
Tsurugi TKGY is a rice dish invented by the youth group of the Tsurugi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote the town by using its local products such as rice, water and shoyu. Tsurugi TKGY was named by taking the first letter of "Tamago Kake Gohan Yaki." As the names says this dish is a grill...»
From the food culture which was blessed with seafoods and mountain products also was introduced from a continent and every region of the country, physical distribution, they gather, you say that Kaga's food culture was made with "geographical advantage". When hearing "Kaga dish", I also have "luxuri...»