10 Free Things to do in Ishikawa Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

May 22, 2021 Deane Carmody

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. Noto Peninsula

Ishikawa Prefecture +81 767-62-2077 http://www.notohantou.com/
Excellent
47%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Noto Peninsula

This highly scenic region is in the far south of Japan.

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. Shirayama Hime Shrine

Sannomiyamachi, Hakusan 920-2114 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-272-0680 http://www.shirayama.or.jp/index.html
Excellent
46%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 131 reviews

Shirayama Hime Shrine

4. Kinkengu Shrine

118-5 Tsurugihizumecho Mi, Hakusan 920-2123 Ishikawa Prefecture http://www.ishikawa-jinjacho.or.jp/shrine/j0899/
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Kinkengu Shrine

5. 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.

6. Nagamachi Neighborhood

3 Nagamachi, Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-263-1951 http://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/spot/5962
Excellent
28%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 925 reviews

Nagamachi Neighborhood

Many samurai (Japanese warriors) used to live in this area, where remnants of that era, like several mansions, a canal and private gates, still remain.

Reviewed By keithbU3507KP - Karuizawa-machi, Japan

Step back in time in this picturesque neighborhood. The best of old Japan has been restored and preserved here.

7. Korogi Bridge

Yamanakaonsen Korogimachi, Kaga 922-0128 Ishikawa Prefecture http://tabimati.net/midokoro/detail_kanko.php?p=3981
Excellent
22%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 174 reviews

Korogi Bridge

8. Ayatori Bridge

Yamanakaonsen Kajikamachi, Kaga 922-0126 Ishikawa Prefecture http://www.tabimati.net/midokoro/detail_kanko.php?p=1615
Excellent
19%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 203 reviews

Ayatori Bridge

9. Higashichaya Old Town

1 Higashiyama, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 76-220-2194 https://www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp/spot/detail_10212.html
Excellent
31%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2,599 reviews

Higashichaya Old Town

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

Kanazawa is one of few cities spared by bombing in WWII and the buildings are originals going back into the Edo Period; this is one of the neighborhoods that shows that history. It is must see when in the city.

10. Shiroyone Semmaida

Shiroyonemachi, Wajima 928-0256 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 768-23-1146 http://senmaida.wajima-kankou.jp/
Excellent
32%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 529 reviews

Shiroyone Semmaida

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