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Ishikawa
Itto Kanazawa (Oysters & Sushi)
Six seats behind a knife shop, where you roll Kanazawa's aged fish yourself.
Ishikawa
Yamashiro Onsen Ko-soyu
Meiji-era tiles, kutani porcelain walls, and a soak unchanged since 1868.
Ishikawa
Yamanaka Onsen Kakusenkei Kawadoko
Tatami mats float over the gorge; a chef's sweets drift downstream.
Ishikawa
Katano Kaigan Beach
Pine-backed shore where Edo-era duck hunters still cast rake nets in winter.
Ishikawa
Kutaniyaki Art Museum
Five color-coded rooms hold Edo-era porcelain painted in bold, fired hues.
Ishikawa
Kaga Traditional Handicrafts Village Yunokuni no Mori
Fifty crafts, one village: throw clay or gild silk in old Kaga.
Ishikawa
Motorcar Museum of Japan
500 rare Japanese vehicles, plus toilets collected from around the world.
Ishikawa
Space Science Museum Cosmo Isle Hakui
NASA rockets landed in a town that's believed in UFOs since the Edo era.
Ishikawa
Suzumisaki Cape (Cape of Sanctuary)
A tide-carved rock pool at land's end, charged with ancient energy.
Ishikawa
Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces
A thousand pocket paddies spill down a clifftop straight into the Sea of Japan.
Activities in Ishikawa
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Ishikawa / Kanazawa
Ishikawa in a Glass: Local Sake Tasting with a Golden Twist in Higashi Chaya
Approx. ¥4,400 / guest
Ishikawa / Kanazawa
Make Sushi with a 50-Year Master Chef: Hands-On Class Steps from Kanazawa Station
Approx. ¥9,800 / guest
Ishikawa / Kanazawa
Make Your Own Instant Miso Soup with Kaga-Fu at a Wheat Gluten House Since 1865
Approx. ¥5,500 / guest
Ishikawa / Kanazawa
Gild Your Own Treasure: Gold Leaf Workshop at a Century-Old Atelier in Higashi Chaya
Approx. ¥5,500 / guest
Home Visits in ISHIKAWA
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by Mihoko TomoiISHIKAWA
Enjoy Kanazawa cuisine with university students in traditional wooden townhouse, Kanazawa-machiya!
Approx. ¥5,000 / guest
Locals in ISHIKAWA
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Japanese / Italian +1
JapaneseISHIKAWA
SEIKO NAKAMURA
Japanese / English +2
EnglishISHIKAWA
Tomoko Sasaki
Japanese / English
Japanese
Japanese / English +1
JapaneseFrequently asked questions
- What is Ishikawa known for?
- The coastal Ishikawa prefecture has enjoyed far more national and international attention since it has become integrated by bullet train. This has given it the opportunity to display its rich, famous attractions like the stunning Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa. A lesser known destination in Ishikawa are the Shiroyone Senmaida, or the 1000 rice paddies of Shiroyone. Over the stunning coastline of the Noto Peninsula, the very local Shiroyone Senmaida are a long field of traditional rice padies on a …
- Where is Ishikawa?
- Ishikawa is an area in ISHIKAWA, Japan.
- What are the best places to visit in Ishikawa?
- WOW U lists 20 spots in Ishikawa. Popular spots include Itto Kanazawa (Oysters & Sushi), Kasa no Tsuyu, Yamashiro Onsen Ko-soyu, Tokumitsu Beach, Nansoh Museum of Arts.
- Can I book a guided tour in Ishikawa?
- Yes. WOW U lists activities in Ishikawa hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.
- Can I visit a Japanese family's home near Ishikawa?
- Yes. WOW U lists home visits in ISHIKAWA, where a local host welcomes you into their own home.
- What is WOW U?
- WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.