Ishikawa Prefecture Prefecture
Cultural jewel of the Hokuriku coast, renowned for Kenroku-en garden, geisha tea houses, and gold leaf mastery.
Latitude: 36.5947
Longitude: 136.6256
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Subheading: Cultural jewel of the Hokuriku coast, renowned for Kenroku-en garden, geisha tea houses, and gold leaf mastery.
Capital / Main Hub: 36.5947
Nearest Airport: KMQ (Komatsu)
Access from Tokyo: Hokuriku Shinkansen (2h 30m)
Recommended Stay: 2-3 Days
Top 3 Attractions: Kenroku-en Garden | Higashi Chaya District | 21st Century Museum
Signature Dish: Kano Snow Crab & Gold Leaf Ice Cream
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Attraction Names:
- Kanazawa
- Noto Peninsula
- Kaga Onsen
Did You Know?:
- Produces over 99% of Japan's gold leaf
- Kenroku-en is ranked among the Three Great Gardens of Japan
- Preserved historic geisha and samurai quarters intact with zero WWII bombing damage