Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui
Toyama Featured places: Takaoka City, Gokayama Village, etc. Toyama City can be reached from Tokyo by Shinkansen in approximately 2 hours.
Ishikawa Featured places: Kanazawa City, Yamashiro Onsen, Yamanaka Onsen, etc. Kanazawa City can be reached from Toyama by Shinkansen in approximately 30 minutes.
Fukui Featured places: Echizen City, Eiheiji Town, etc. Fukui City can be reached from Kanazawa by Shinkansen in approximately 30 minutes.
Copperware Factory
Takaoka City
Historic metal workshop blending tradition and innovation—crafting elegant tin and brassware. Tour the factory, browse the showroom, and join a hands-on casting session.
Shogawa River Cruise
Tonami City
Scenic boat ride through a tranquil gorge—glide past steep cliffs and forested hillsides along the emerald Shogawa River. A peaceful way to experience Toyama’s natural beauty year-round.
Kōtokuji Temple
Takaoka City
Peaceful Zen sanctuary with deep arts legacy—home to vast folk art collection and a renowned connection to woodblock master Shikō Munakata, who took refuge here during WWII.
Higashi Chaya District
Kanazawa City
Timeless geisha quarter lined with lattice-fronted teahouses— where elegant performances, gold leaf crafts, and seasonal wagashi keep tradition alive.
Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa City
Awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide, it is one of Japan’s most celebrated gardens—featuring stone lanterns, tranquil ponds, and ancient pines.
Yamashiro Onsen
Kaga City
A storied onsen village at the foothills of Mt. Hakusan—home to elegant ryokan, modern and historic bathhouses, and centuries of bathing culture.
Yamanaka Onsen
Kaga City
A peaceful hot spring town along Kakusenkei Gorge—known for its soothing waters, traditional ryokan, and scenic riverside paths.
Samurai Residence
Kanazawa City
A beautifully preserved samurai home in the Nagamachi district—featuring a refined garden, tea room, and heirloom artifacts that echo the quiet dignity of Edo-period warrior life.
Eiheiji Temple
Eiheiji Town
A historic Zen temple, nestled in a tranquil cedar forest, founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dogen, and home to over 100 monks in daily training.
Washi Factory
Echizen City
Echizen is renowned for its handmade washi paper—designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan. Visit the washi factory and witness the meticulous process.
Artisan Knife Factory
Echizen City
A celebrated knife workshop blending centuries-old forging traditions with modern precision—where master artisans craft elegant blades prized by chefs around the world.
Kippoji Temple
Eiheiji Town
A 13th-century Zen retreat where Master Dōgen trained before founding Eiheiji. Stroll tranquil moss-covered grounds, hike a forest trail leading toward Eiheiji, and enjoy quiet interaction with monks.
Gokayama
A mountain village known for its UNESCO-listed gassho-zukuri farmhouses, steep thatched roofs built to withstand heavy snow. Enjoy special dining inside one of these historic homes.
Recommended Food
Enjoy Toyama's vegetarian cuisine made with local, seasonal ingredients—ranging from farmer’s restaurants to traditional temple meals.
Enjoy Toyama's vegetarian cuisine made with local, seasonal ingredients—ranging from farmer’s restaurants to traditional temple meals.
Vegetarian Cuisine
Toyama's seafood is known for its freshness and variety, often served as sashimi or sushi with simple preparation that let the ingredients shine.
Toyama's seafood is known for its freshness and variety, often served as sashimi or sushi with simple preparation that let the ingredients shine.
Fresh Seafood
A popular treat in Kanazawa where soft-serve ice cream is topped with a sheet of edible gold leaf, creating a luxurious experience.
A popular treat in Kanazawa where soft-serve ice cream is topped with a sheet of edible gold leaf, creating a luxurious experience.
Gold Leaf Ice Cream
Recommended Accommodation
Stay in a restored farmhouse hotel amid rice fields and mountain views, where traditional design meets refined local craftsmanship. Enjoy a kaiseki dinner that elevates seasonal ingredients with a creative touch.
Stay in a restored farmhouse hotel amid rice fields and mountain views, where traditional design meets refined local craftsmanship. Enjoy a kaiseki dinner that elevates seasonal ingredients with a creative touch.
Boutique Hotel
Takaoka City
A tranquil hillside ryokan and Relais & Châteaux member, awarded a Michelin Key for exceptional hospitality. Minimalist rooms open to nature, each with a private open-air bath, and seasonal kaiseki is served with quiet elegance.
A tranquil hillside ryokan and Relais & Châteaux member, awarded a Michelin Key for exceptional hospitality. Minimalist rooms open to nature, each with a private open-air bath, and seasonal kaiseki is served with quiet elegance.
Luxury Ryokan
Yamashiro Onsen
Experience a stay in a restored machiya townhouse, where traditional charm blends with modern comforts, much like a private villa.
Experience a stay in a restored machiya townhouse, where traditional charm blends with modern comforts, much like a private villa.
Machiya
Kanazawa City
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