Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Ishikawa Prefecture, Chubu

May 22, 2021 Mollie Coke

Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県, Ishikawa-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshu island. The capital is Kanazawa.
Restaurants in Ishikawa Prefecture

1. Kenrokuen Garden

1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa 920-0937 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-234-3800 [email protected] http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kenrokuen/e/index.html
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,780 reviews

Kenrokuen Garden

This beautiful park contains one of the top three celebrated gardens in Japan. The name Kenrokuen literally translates to “garden combining six”, referring to the six attributes all gardens should have: seclusion, antiquity, spaciousness, human ingenuity, water and scenic views.

Reviewed By 400kayl - Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Outside Kanazawa Castle, these magnificent gardens attract visitors near and far to experience the serene, peaceful, zen ambience and the tranquil, calm waters with lots of quiet time amongst the pine trees and cherry blossoms. Located at Kanazawa, this region is famous for its gold leaf industry, which can be sampled as gold-decorated ice-cream. It is now a regional commercial centre and transportation hub for Ishikawa Prefecture. There are multiple outlets, selling gold-themed items, cosmetics and desserts. Choose ice-cream with gold sprinkles, gold (See my HAKUICHI review) sheets or gold tinsel garlands. Besides the lacquer and gold-mix-lacquer-work, the plum and cherry blossoms are also a major attraction here. There are some engineering feats, designs and techniques in the garden, such as the natural water fountain without any pressure system, or the bamboo supports which form the backbone for juvenile and senile trees. Many famous pictures show snow on the supporting ropes and bamboo, which illuminated at night appear as Christmas tree props. There is an earthy tone throughout the park, emphasizing the wonders and powers of nature interspersed with the gentle, soft colors and texture of the flora. Walk to Kasumigaike Pond and see the karasaki pine tree with its horizontal branch propped up by sticks. There are many bridges and footpaths traversing ponds and streams. The kotoji lantern at the lake is another photogenic site. The 6 Confucian virtues and elements; seclusion, antiquity, spaciousness, human ingenuity, water and scenic views are embodied in the design, character and layout of this traditional Japanese garden. Our group visited on a sunny morning, then continued our journey to snowy SHIRAKAWAGO (see my review) in the afternoon!

2. Chirihama Nagisa Driveway

Chirihamamachi, Hakui 929-1344 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 767-22-1111 http://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/sys/data?page-id=5818
Excellent
52%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 575 reviews

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway

The Chirihama Nagisa Driveway is a 8 km long beach located between Imahama Houdatsu-Shimizu-cho Sakui-gun and Chirihama-cho Sakui-shi in Ishikawa prefecture.

Reviewed By JohnA299 - Hong Kong, China

The rain was bucketing down when my wife and I took the exit to the Chirihama Beach Drive. With the rain coming in sheets and the surf heavy, driving on the beach was a completely magical experience. I had expected that the beach drive would be prohibited during heavy weather, but it was not — we enjoyed solitude on the beach as we passed the thundering waves and listened to the rain on the roof of our car. I let the tires wade in the seawater on the strand. Just so beautiful and something a visitor to should never miss!

3. Natadera Temple

122 Natamachi Yu, Komatsu 923-0336 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 761-65-2111 http://www.natadera.com/
Excellent
51%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 215 reviews

Natadera Temple

4. Motorcar Museum of Japan

40 Futatsunashimachi, Komatsu 923-0345 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 761-43-4343 http://mmj-car.com
Excellent
54%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 119 reviews

Motorcar Museum of Japan

The classic car called various national valuable wonderful car is exhibited. The car museum where about 500 classic cars of the Japanese maximum level were exhibited.

5. Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice

I-106 Ushiozumachi, Kaga 922-0411 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 761-75-3323 http://yukinokagakukan.kagashi-ss.com/
Excellent
49%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice

6. Cosmo Isle Hakui

25 Tsurutamachi Menda, Hakui 925-0027 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 767-22-9888 [email protected] http://www.hakui.ne.jp/ufo/index.html
Excellent
47%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 89 reviews

Cosmo Isle Hakui

7. D. T. Suzuki Museum

3-4-20 Hondamachi, Kanazawa 920-0964 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-221-8011 [email protected] http://www.kanazawa-museum.jp/daisetz/index.html
Excellent
60%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 440 reviews

D. T. Suzuki Museum

Reviewed By 759chinh - Singapore, Singapore

A wonderful example of contemporary Zen architecture. On a quiet day, the spaces are perfect for contemplation. Using light, lack of light, walls, windows and long corridors, the designers created an expansive space with a small footprint.

8. Kanazawa Station

1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa 920-0858 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-262-7605 http://www.jr-odekake.net/eki/top.php?id=0541449
Excellent
41%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,671 reviews

Kanazawa Station

Reviewed By DGandJudy - Ann Arbor, United States

The new Kanazawa station, built for the coming of the Shinkansen bullet trains in 2014, is great - has every amenity you could want, and is small enough to be easily negotiated. Be sure to stop by the Tourist Information Center, staffed by knowledgeable and friendly Good Will Guides volunteers, before setting out into the city. The east entrance (shown in the picture) is a striking combination of the old and new, with the traditional wooden torii gate juxtaposed in front of the ultramodern station building; the water clock (behind the photographer) is a fun place for photos.

9. Notojima Aquarium

15-Bu-40 Notojima Magarimachi, Nanao 926-0216 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 767-84-1271 http://www.notoaqua.jp/
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 323 reviews

Notojima Aquarium

10. Nomura Family Samurai House

1-3-32 Nagamachi, Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-221-3553 http://www.nomurake.com
Excellent
39%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 865 reviews

Nomura Family Samurai House

Step inside this traditional Japanese home, complete with tea-ceremony room, a small, enchanting garden, artifacts from the Edo period and personal belongings of the Nomura family, who lived here for 10 generations.

Reviewed By 958lilijanak - Maribor, Slovenia

Wonderful house full of peace and good karma. Extremely beautiful environment. Worth a visit.Wonderful garden with space for thought, relaxation and concentration.

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