15 Culture Shirayama-hime Shrine Mandy Bartok Visit the head of the Shirayama Shrines in Japan in Ishikawa Prefecture.
8 Food Chūkasoba Mikoshi Ramen Meg Sing The name ramen is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese characters for the brothy noodles (拉面). Prior to the 1950s, it ...
Culture Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa Mandy Bartok The Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa offers visitors a hands-on look at Ishikawa's colorful kabuki traditions.
Culture Science Hills Komatsu Mandy Bartok Science Hills Komatsu offers state-of-the-art science exhibits in an architectural gem of a building.
Beauty & Spa Wakura Onsen Resort Alena Eckelmann Wakura hot spring is one of Japan’s historical hot springs with a history of 1,200 years. It is located right by the ocean on...
Culture Noto’s Kiriko Festivals Alena Eckelmann The Noto Peninsula is famous for its Kiriko Festivals. Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festiv...
Culture Wajima Lacquerware - Perfection Rey Waters Wajima City shares the process of making high quality lacquerware. With over 500 shops to chose from, you are in for an educ...
Culture Kanazawa's Garden of Eden Charles Colfer The most scenic and beautiful place that Kanazawa has to offer.
Shopping Wajima Morning Market Rey Waters A Morning Market that has it all: Fish, vegetables, fruit, local food, sweets, lacquerware, and plenty of crafts.
Area Noto Peninsula Rey Waters Most foreign visitors are not aware of the beauty of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture. Off the beaten path, it provides ...