Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県, Ishikawa-ken) is located along the Sea of Japan coast in the Chubu Region. Its capital and largest tourist attraction is Kanazawa, best known for Kenrokuen Garden. The Noto Peninsula is the prefecture's most prominent geographical feature.

The opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen route between Nagano and Kanazawa, Ishikawa’s capital, in March 2015 has skyrocketed Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県, Ishikawa-ken) up the list of popular Japanese tourist destinations; now, Kanazawa can be reached in just under two and a half hours from Tokyo by bullet train.

Steeped in history, art, and natural beauty—and now more accessible than ever—Ishikawa Prefecture is one of Japan’s most enchanting destinations Located on Honshu’s northern coast between the Sea of Japan and the cluster of peaks surrounding Mt. Hakusan , Ishikawa offers sublime ocean views and stunning mountain vistas.

2024年11月29日 · Ishikawa Prefecture, located on Japan’s western coast, has long been renowned for its cultural heritage and thriving art scene, both of which found their roots in its capital, Kanazawa, over 400 years ago. The story began in 1583 when the powerful Maeda clan took over Kanazawa Castle.

2023年6月26日 · In Ishikawa Prefecture, you can wander through Edo-period streets and sit down with Ishikawa’s famous confectionery, witness dramatic alpine vistas and dip into an onsen after a long day of exploration. Below are 70 things to do in …

2012年12月24日 · Ishikawa Prefecture: read a guide to Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan including information on Kanazawa, Kaga, Hakusan and Wajima.

Ishikawa, prefecture (ken), western Honshu, Japan, facing the Sea of Japan (East Sea). It includes the western stretch of the Japanese Alps in the southeast and nearly all of the Noto Peninsula in the north. Kanazawa, the prefectural capital, is centrally located along the coast.

As a coastal prefecture, Ishikawa is famous for seafood and the prefecture is regarded as one of the best places in Japan for fresh fish. The prefecture is also home to Kanazawa-style curry, thick dark brown curry served with rice, shredded cabbage and usually topped with a fried pork cutlet.

2023年4月13日 · Located in the Hokuriku region, Ishikawa Prefecture has a lengthy coastline with its northern half, the rugged Noto Peninsula, jutting out into the Sea of Japan. The southern half includes...

2024年5月9日 · Ishikawa Prefecture boasts traditional townscapes and a rich natural environment. Read on to learn about the fine cuisine, scenic places to visit, and cultural assets of Kanazawa, Noto, and Kaga Onsen in Ishikawa.