KANAZAWA City

Kenrokuen Garden

One of Japan's Three Most Beautiful Gardens Kenrokuen Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden with an area of 11.4 hectares located on the heights of the central part of Kanazawa and next to Kanazawa Castle. The Maeda family, who ruled the Kaga Clan (the present Ishikawa and Toyama areas) in feudal times, maintained the garden from generation to generation. From its scale and beauty, it is regarded as one of the most beautiful feudal lords' gardens in Japan. Kenrokuen Garden has a big artificial pond, and hills and houses are dotted in the garden.

KANAZAWA City

Kanazawa Castle Park

Ruins of Castle Where Maeda Family of Kaga Clan Resided In 1583, Lord Maeda Toshiie, who was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's first retainer, moved to Kanazawa. The Maeda family resided in Kanazawa Castle and governed the Kaga Clan (the present Ishikawa and Toyama areas) for more than 280 years henceforth. The castle tower was burned down by a fire in the past and has not been rebuilt, but other fortress buildings were reconstructed repeatedly.

KANAZAWA City

Nomura Samurai House

The remains of the Nomura family are also open to public. The family successively held executive posts from generation to generation under rule of the Maeda family.

NANTO City

Inami Chokoku Sogo Kaikan (Inami Carving and Sculpting Center)

This center was launched in July 1993 to promote the beauty of Inami carving, which has over 250 years of history.

NANTO City

Wood Carving Studio (Michinoeki Inami "Inami Kibori no Sato Soyukan")

Kibori no Sato is located in Inami, the foremost woodcarving region in Japan. You can carve wooden coasters, pot stands, and other creations, with courses ranging from 20 minutes to an entire day. No experience necessary - even first-timers can easily enjoy a range of wood carving experiences.

SHIRAKAWA Village

Folk Museum of the Old Toyama Family

This residence was built by carpenters from Noto in 1827. It was rebuilt once, and 150 years later today, the interior is still black and shiny, and the exterior still retains its majestic and stately appearance.

SHIRAKAWA Village

Hakusan National Park

This rustic outdoor flowing hot spring is located within Oshirakawa Park in Hakusan National Park, which is about 13km away from Hirase Onsen Village or Gifu Prefectural Route 451.

TAKAYAMA City

Takayama Station

TAKAYAMA City

Takayama Jinya

This was formerly one of the villas owned by the ruler of Takayama Castle, Lord Kanamori. However, after Hida came under the direct control of the Tokugawa Shogunate, this was used as a government office for officials dispatched from Edo (present day Tokyo). This is the only building of its kind that remains standing today in Japan.

TAKAYAMA City

Hida Takayama Crafts Experience Center

Visitors can enjoy different hands-on craft experiences here, such as making sarubobo dolls, grilling senbei crackers, painting ceramics, and making Japanese-style tapestries, without prior reservations required.

TAKAYAMA City

Shin-Hirayu Onsen

This is a hot spring town located in the middle of Oku-hida Onsen Village, with many unique ryokan ranging in size, as well as many restaurants and souvenir shops located along the highway.

MATSUMOTO City

Kamikochi

Kamikochi lies between Matsumoto and Takayama and is a place with untouched natural beauty. It is certainly a great destination for walking, trekking and camping.

MATSUMOTO City

Matsumoto Castle

This 5-roofed, 6-storied tower was built in 1593-94 and is Japan's oldest existing castle. Matsumoto Castle is designated as a national treasure as the original structure, which has 420 years of history, has been preserved to this day.