Komatsu Airport 41 min
Seisonkaku (7 min) Built in 1863 for a feudal lord's mother, this villa features period art & artifacts, plus a garden. Kenroku-en (7 min) One of only 3 'perfect gardens' in Japan, this park is designed to be beautiful during every season. Ishiura Shrine (13 min) Shinto shrine originally built in the 700s & relocated to this spot in 1880, with festivals. D.T. Suzuki Museum (18 min) Museum dedicated to D.T. Suzuki with educational programs, a contemplation space & tranquil gardens. Nomura Clan Samurai Home (13 min) The Nomura family's restored Edo-era home features samurai artifacts, a garden & a tea room. Oyama Shrine (13 min) Historic Shinto shrine with a grand entry gate featuring stained glass, a large garden & a pond. Nagamachi Samurai District (13 min) Village featuring cobblestone streets & former samurai homes, plus shops & restaurants. Hashizume-mon Gate (6 min) Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art (6 min) Elegant museum showcasing collections of regional Japanese artwork & artifacts in a modern facility. Nishi Chaya District (4 min) Historic district featuring craft shops, Edo-period teahouses & a museum with tours of the area. Omicho Fish Market (10 min) Spacious, indoor complex with stalls selling fresh produce, seafood & meat, plus specialty dishes. 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa (12 min) Modern & large-scale displays of Japanese & international art in a circular, glass-walled building. Kanazawa Castle Park (9 min) Reconstructed 16th-century castle famous for its extensive surrounding garden, with tours. Myouryuji (Ninja Temple) (1 min) Tours are offered of this unique Buddhist temple with hidden rooms, secret passageways & traps. Higashi Chaya District (12 min) Traditional neighborhood with teahouses where geisha perform, plus shops selling gold-leaf crafts. |