Ishikawa
Culture on the coast - exploring Kanazawa and beyond.
Situated along the Sea of Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture and its capital city of Kanazawa are quickly gaining recognition as one of Japan’s top destinations, and it’s easy to see why. Rising to prominence during the Edo Period as the domain of the wealthy and influential Maeda Clan, Kanazawa and its surroundings were transformed into an epicenter of refined art and culture rivaling that of Kyoto to the south. Much of that traditional heritage remains to this day – with picturesque geisha districts, historic samurai residences, a sprawling Japanese garden considered to be one of the three best in Japan, and a large community of master craftspeople producing jaw-dropping works of art, this compact city packs quite a cultural punch.
