Location: Ishikawa Prefecture
Chubu, Japan
Japanese transcription(s)
• Japanese: 石川県
• Rōmaji: Ishikawa-ken
Country: Japan
Region: Chūbu
Hokuriku
Island: Honshu
Capital: Kanazawa
Government• Governor: Masanori Tanimoto
Area• Total: 4,185.22 km (1,615.92 sq mi)
Area rank: 35th
Population (February 1, 2011)• Total: 1,168,929
• Rank: 34th
• Density: 279.30/km (723.4/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code: JP-17
Districts: 5
Municipalities: 19
Flower: Black lily (Fritillaria camtschatcensis)
Tree: Hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata)
Bird: Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
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10 History Museums in Ishikawa Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss
May 22, 2021 Merry Kessler
Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県, Ishikawa-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshu island. The capital is Kanazawa.
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1. Ishikawa Zeniya Gohei Memorial Hall Zenigo Hall
2. Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum
3-1 Dewa-machi, Kanazawa 920-0963 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-262-3236 http://ishikawa-rekihaku.jp/
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While adults dig into the history of the Ishikawa region, children can try on period clothes, beat drums, and try their hand at various crafts in a hands-on room inside this stately brick building, once used to stock weapons.
3. Ishikawashiko Memorial Museum
4. Nanao Castle Museum
5. Mawaki Ruins Jomon Museum
6. Kanazawa Yuwaku Edo Village
7. Kyuya Fukada Yama no Bunkakan
8. Ikko Ikki History Museum
9. Ogoya Mine Museum
10. Old Site of Takada Family in Kaga-han
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History Museums
Museums
Ishikawa Zeniya Gohei Memorial Hall Zenigo Hall
Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum
Ishikawashiko Memorial Museum
Nanao Castle Museum
Mawaki Ruins Jomon Museum
Kanazawa Yuwaku Edo Village
Kyuya Fukada Yama no Bunkakan
Ikko Ikki History Museum
Specialty Museums
Ogoya Mine Museum
Historic Walking Areas
Sights & Landmarks
Old Site of Takada Family in Kaga-han
