Location: Hakusan
Top Things to do in Hakusan
The 10 Best Things to Do in Hakusan, Japan
Hakusan is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 113,375 in 43246 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km².
Restaurants in Hakusan
1. Kenrokuen Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
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 Peeter P - Toronto, Canada
Even in mid-March, without all the trees in bloom, the Garden was a wonder to behold. We were blessed with a picture-perfect sunny day with calm winds. This made the reflections on the various ponds magical. We wandered the various trails. Even on a Monday, the congregations of visitors told us of important vantage points. There were also plenty of benches to sit on and several shops where treats and coffee/tea could be purchased. Kimono-clad ladies were plentiful and most were more than appreciative of having their photos taken, especially if you offered a group of 2-5 the opportunity to have their photo taken as a group. (Otherwise, it was rotating selfies!) A definite must for any visit to Kanazawa.
2. Shirayama Hime Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By hosakin - 福岡
白山を神体残とする白山神社の総本宮。表参道から１０８段、煩悩の橋を上った先に拝殿があります。途中の琵琶滝、老スギ、大ケヤキなど随所に見所アリ。本殿右奥にある禊場やなんじゃもんじゃの木もお見逃しなく。どんなもんじゃいと聳えています。自家用車でアクセスする場合、社務所近くの北参道駐車場が便利ですが、マイクロバスとか融通が利けば表参道駐車場で車から降りて一の鳥居を潜って表参道を登って神門に至るルートが二度手間もなくスムーズです。
3. D. T. Suzuki Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By Joan C - Melbourne, Victoria
Simply Zen gorgeous. Walking to it after alighting from the bus, we walked on a peaceful gravel path through a forested area - part of the vast park next door. The Museum building and surrounding pool will de-stress and amaze you - why don't more buildings look as good as this?
4. Mt Hakusan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By BigGunNate - Tokyo, Japan
Hakusan is one of the three holiest Mountains in Japan. The other two are Tateyama and Fujisan. Mt Haku is located in the Ishikawa prefecture and accessed by car or bus. There are several trails that can be found in a web search. It is not a difficult climb until the last few hundred meters which is a scramble over loose rock and boulders. I climbed this mountain with colleagues and we saw several children summiting the mountain too. It is an easy day hike if you plan to spend a lot of time on the mountain but it can also be done in just a few hours if you are an experienced climber. There is a small shrine with a Shinto priest at the top of the mountain. For a small fee, which pays for a souvenir and a taste of sake, you can participate in a quick ceremony at the top of the mountain. The views are beautiful with wildflowers covering a lot of the Valleys. The plant life is abundant and several species of birds are often photographed by the local amateurs. Some snow remains throughout the year but is easy to navigate. Be prepared for rain, just in case.
5. Kanazawa Station
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
6. Ishikawa Aviation Plaza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Anthony P - Fremantle, Australia
Great place to stretch legs on a drive. You can get up close to the displays and take photos. Doing the flight simulator on the airliner was great for the kids. The attendant who unlocked the simulator and guided my kids through it on a take-off and landing was great. He speaks enough English to assist English speakers. We were there on a rainy foggy day. Was hoping to see the F-15s from the nearby airbase, but couldn't...so bought an F-15 t-shirt instead. The shop is reasonably priced.
7. Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By kissane - Perth, Australia
Inside the station and very easy to find. Staff were very helpful (e.g. phoned up and booked a tour of the Ninja temple for me). Good supplies of maps and advice, and lots of staff there so very little waiting time. A good service for visitors. Thank you.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By kok2 - Awara
小松駅の東口へ出ると、左手に黄色い巨大なダンプが目に入ってきました。
近づいて説明板を読んでみると、鉱山などで使われているダンプで、電気で動き、無線で運転するようになっているようでした。
訪れたのが月曜日で、わくわく館などが休みだったのは残念でした。
9. Nomura Family Samurai House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 599 reviews
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 SLRS5 - Cambridge, Massachusetts
This house was at the end of a very long and wonderful day. We got there too late to go in. Even so, just looking through windows, into the garden, and around the area was interesting. It would be interesting to compare the samurai house with the geisha house, they reflect very different aspects of Japan.
10. Myoryuji - Ninja Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By B L - Denver, Colorado
This very interesting building is one of many temples built by the Maeda lords around the Kanazawa castle. Although it is not technically associated with the ninja it contains many hidden rooms, trick staircases, alcoves hidden from view that contained guards and other features to increase it ability to resist attackers.
The temple gives a glimpse into the history of Japan and the power struggles that went along with the consolidation of power.
The tours are given in Japanese, but the English language guidebooks are coded to go along with the tour guides explanation. We certainly got all of the high points of the tour and the building.
Some visitors have complained of the many rules, but they are not out of the ordinary and are designed to enhance the overall experience of the majority of the visitors.
The admission price seemed very reasonable.
We visited in the winter and it was snowing, but about half of the rooms on the tour were heated.
Shoes and backpacks are not allowed on the tour, but there are shelves and coin operated lockers for both.
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