JapanTravel Original: 4-day Noto Cycling Tour
JapanTravel offers you the unique experience of cycling and exploring the breathtaking coast of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture.
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Noto Peninsula Bike Tour (12 Days)
Cycle the stunning coast of Noto Peninsula, located in central Honshu. Walk the historic Kyoto and vibrant Tokyo. Allure, vigor, serenity - this tour makes a memorable experience.
Noto Peninsula Bike Tour (7 Days)
JapanTravel offers you the unique experience of cycling and exploring the breathtaking coast of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture.
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Kanazawa
Just two and one half hours from Tokyo via Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet Train) is the historic city of Kanazawa. This mid-sized city is the capital of Ishikawa prefecture and a Unesco City of Crafts and Folk Art. During the 300 years of the Maeda Dynasty its Arts flourished. It was a stroke of geniu..
Noto Peninsula
Most foreign visitors are not aware of the beauty of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture. Off the beaten path, it provides a quality vacation for the entire family. If taking a tour by bus or car, be sure to include the northern coast of Noto Peninsula. Just north of Wajima on Highway 249 are seve..
Kaga/Hakusan
Kaga-Hakusan in the Hokuriku region of south-western Ishikawa Prefecture is blessed with beautiful nature and natural hot springs. The Kaga Onsen-kyo hot spring resort, which includes Yamanaka, Yamashiro, Katayamazu, and Awazu, is surrounded by picturesque views of majestic Mt.Hakusan. Kutaniyaki, a..
Where to eat
Oriental Brewing
There is something about the madness of entrepreneurship that really inspires me. Throwing all your money into your passion in order to make your dreams come true, even if it may ruin you? How could one not admire that? It is a modern day act of true..
Omicho Market in Kanazawa
Kanazawa enjoys a fortunate position, perched on the edge of the Sea of Japan. That location means that Kanazawa's kitchens are graced with some of the freshest seafood in the nation. Much of that seafood can be purchased at the Omicho Market, th..
Nouka Banzai Restaurant Kyo
The city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture offers visitors an abundance of riches, from fresh fish caught in the Sea of Japan to unique local vegetables to the stunning handicrafts that have brought the city nationwide fame. There's no better ..
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa
Kanazawa is an incredible city vibrant with culture and life. Much like the nearby Kansai region cities, Kanazawa has many physical reminders of Japan's past and more traditional elements with temples, entire districts untouched by the war..
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Hotel Hokuriku Koganoi
Located in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hotel Hokuriku Koganoi is a beautiful setting for those looking to unwind at Katayamazu Onsen (hot springs), one of four onsen towns that make up the Kaga Onsen area. The hotel is situated by the shore of L..
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East Teashop District, Kanazawa
In the East Teashop District of Kanazawa, you can experience the feeling of being in old Japan as, having escaped the air raids of the second world war, many of the buildings in this area are the same as they were 450 years ago. With many Edo-era bui..
Culture
Kanazawa Castle Park
"You have been to Matsumoto Castle? Then you will not find Kanazawa Castle very interesting. Too new. Too ugly." These were the solemn parting words I received from the owner of the guesthouse I was staying at in the city of Kanazawa. I w..
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Exploring Kanazawa Buildings
Kanazawa city is one of Japan's most popular tourist sites for both foreigners and Japanese. In addition to famous places such as Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle park, and Chaya-districts, there are many other preserved authentic buildings in t..