Things to Do in Ishikawa Prefecture in 2025

Kanazawa featuring signage and night scenes

Kanazawa featuring night scenes and a city

Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District showing street scenes

Seisonkaku Villa which includes a pond and a fountain

Most popular activities in Ishikawa Prefecture

Tours & day trips

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Kanazawa: traditional Japanese & sushi cooking classes

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What to do in Ishikawa Prefecture

Discover the most popular places to visit in Ishikawa Prefecture

Omicho Market

4.5/5(73 reviews)

During your visit to Kanazawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Omicho Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums.

Yamashiro Onsen

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Yamashiro Onsen during your travels to Kaga. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

Kanazawa showing a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

Kenrokuen Garden

5/5(82 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Kanazawa Castle

4.5/5(74 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

4/5(39 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Nagamachi District. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Oyama Shrine

4.5/5(12 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kanazawa with a visit to Oyama Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Kanazawa Castle Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kanazawa Castle Park, a lovely green space in Kanazawa.

Kanazawa Umimirai Library

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Kanazawa Umimirai Library is just one of the places to see in Kanazawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Ishikawa Prefecture

Downtown Kanazawa

If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle are top sights worth seeing.

Katamachi

While Katamachi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District.

Cinemonde which includes interior views and signage

Korinbo

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

While Korinbo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nomura Samurai House and Oyama Shrine.