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Lacquerware with gold leaf.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Aug 15, 2020

Samurai house 長町武家屋敷跡野村家Jul 02, 2020

Omi-cho Market crab vendor.Jul 02, 2020

Omi-cho Market Jul 02, 2020

Omi-cho Market is full of seafood vendors.Jul 02, 2020

Tokikuni-ke home.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Inside Kami Tokikuni-ke home.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Two Tokikuni-ke (¥520) thatched-roof homes in Sosogi. Built in 1831, Kami Tokikuni-ke was the residence of a wealthy farmer descended from Tokikuni who was related to the Taira Clan. The house has stately rooms and a garden. 上時国家写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Tarumi Falls in winter. 垂水の滝写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

In winter, the Sosogi Coast is famous for Nami-no-Hana (wave flowers) which are bits of ocean foam that get blown around in the air like flowers.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Tarumi Falls 垂水の滝写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Mado-iwa (Window Rock) has a through hole in the rock. Rough waves have eroded the Sosogi Coast into fantastic rock formations largely made of rhyolite.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Senmaida in winter.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Senmaida with candlelights during an event.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

At Senmaida, harvesting rice.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

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Senmaida in fall.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

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They beat taiko drums when they invaded Lord Uesugi Kenshin's base camp. They used sickles and hoes to chase away the army who was enroute to capture Nanao Castle. The villagers lived happily afterward.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

The taiko drummers wear fearsome masks while drumming. Gojinjo daiko commemorate the day when villagers in Nabunemachi in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture used crude and frightening masks made of tree bark and seaweed dangling from their heads.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Gojinjo-Daiko is powerful, crazied drumming performance by several men donning demon masks and wigs. They are based in a small village called Nabune in Wajima where Gojinjo-daiko originated.Legend has it that their drumming and fierce-looking masks drove off the invading forces of Uesugi Kenshin, ruler of Echigō Province (Niigata Pref.) during the Warring States Period in the 16th century.
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Noto Airport写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Sojiji Soin Temple.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

The new headquarters temple was transferred to the one in Yokohama in 1911. Sojiji Soin Temple is now a regional headquarters temple (betsuin).写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Sojiji Soin Temple in Wajima used to be one of the headquarters temple for the Soto Zen Buddhist sect until a fire razed most of the temple in 1898. 總持寺祖院This is the Sanmon Gate.
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Wajima onsen foot bath.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Wajima Taisai Festival with kiriko floats. Wajima has four kiriko festivals. Most kiriko lantern festivals in the Noto Peninsula are held at night. 輪島大祭https://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/kiriko/en/kiriko/wajimataisai.php
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石川県輪島漆芸美術館写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Wajima Museum of Urushi Art is the only museum in Japan specializing in lacquerware. Besides Wajima-nuri, it also shows lacquerware from other parts of Japan. 石川県輪島漆芸美術館https://www.city.wajima.ishikawa.jp/art/
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Wajima-nuri lacquerware写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Wajima Asa-ichi Morning Market 写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Wajima Asa-ichi Morning Market has lots of seafood.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Wajima Asa-ichi Morning Market 写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Hôryu Tanabata Kiriko Festival held on Aug. 7 in Suzu. 宝立七夕キリコ祭https://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/kiriko/en/kiriko/houryu.php
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Takojima Kiriko Festival held in autumn in Suzu. Floats have lots of lacquered parts. 蛸島キリコ祭りhttps://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/kiriko/en/kiriko/takojima.php
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Takojima Kiriko Festival in Suzu. 蛸島キリコ祭りhttps://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/kiriko/en/kiriko/takojima.php
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Hachigasaki Beach 鉢ヶ崎海水浴場写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Suzu pottery写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

珠洲市陶芸センター写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Mitsukejima island has a rock bridge for easy access. There's Mitsuke Shrine and wild birds like crows and cormorants. Uninhabited by humans.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Lover's bell at Mitsukejima. The nearby beach has a swimming beach park, rest house, and camping grounds. Accessible by local bus from Wajima and Kanazawa.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Made of white, diatomite rock, Mitsukejima island is 150 meters long, 50 meters wide, 28 meters high, and a perimenter of 400 meters, capped with Japanese pine trees. Free admission.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Nicknamed "Battleship Island" (Gunkanjima), Mitsukejima island is Suzu's most famous attraction about 200 meters from shore. 見附島"Mitsukejima" means "Found Island," supposedly named by the priest Kukai (Shingon Buddhist sect founder) when it was the first island that he "found" on his way back from Sado island in Niigata. It was also "found" by a deity who descended here.
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It took 2 years to build Rokkozaki Lighthouse. Made of highly durable stones hauled in 60 km by boat from Anamizu. From the boat, the stones were carried up the high cliff on a cable system.The lighthouse became automated (unmanned) in 1963. After over a century, this lighthouse still stands and operates. The light is visible for 33 km at sea.
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Hatago Iwa wedded rocks face west, so it's great for sunsets. 機具岩写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Hatago Iwa wedded rocks are nicknamed "Noto Futami" (能登二見) because they are similar to the famous wedded rocks in Futami, Mie Prefecture. 機具岩写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Hatago Iwa wedded rocks. The larger, female rock (with the hole) stands 16 meters high and has a small shrine. Smaller male rock is 12 meters high. The Kongo Coast sure has lots of rocks with a hole in them. 機具岩 (Noto Futami)写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Tsukumo Bay glass bottom boat.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Tsukumo Bay 九十九湾写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Tsukumo Bay has this island called Horaijima. 蓬莱島九十九湾写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Tsukumo Bay 九十九湾写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Bentenjima island on the Koiji Coast. Benten or Benzaiten is the goddess of music and water and anything that flows. The beach is popular with swimmers in summer.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Tsukumo Bay is a ria or coastal inlet. Boat cruises are available. 九十九湾写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Notojima Aquarium's dolphin show. のとじま水族館https://www.notoaqua.jp/
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Notojima Aquarium has a whale shark. のとじま水族館・ジンベイザメ写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Notojima Aquarium's glass tunnel is a highlight. のとじま水族館写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Notojima Aquarium displays 500 species of marine life from near Noto Peninsula. のとじま水族館写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Notojima Aquarium is on Notojima island in Nanao. Opened in July 1982 as Ishikawa Prefecture's sole aquarium. のとじま水族館・のとじま臨海公園水族館From Nanao Station, local buses run to the aquarium taking 45 min. Address: 石川県七尾市能登島曲町15部40
Phone: 0767-84-1271
Closed: Dec. 29–Jan. 31
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Notojima Bridge links central Nanao to Notojima island. It's 1,050 meters long. 能登島写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Nanao has a lot of kiriko lantern float festivals. This one is Issaki Hoto Festival with six floats held in Aug. Largest one is 15 meters tall. 石崎奉燈祭https://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/kiriko/en/kiriko/issaki.php
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Site of Nanao Castle.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Nanao Fisherman's Wharf has lots of seafood shops and restaurants. 10-min. walk from JR Nanao Station. 七尾フィッシャーマンズワーフ・能登食祭市場http://www.shokusai.co.jp/
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Nanao Flower Park Noto Orchid Land has a large greehouse of flowers and outdoor putting golf course. 七尾フラワーパークのと蘭の国写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Ishikawa Nanao Art Museum 石川県七尾美術館写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Nanao Flower Park Noto Orchid Land 七尾フラワーパークのと蘭の国http://www.notorannokuni.com/
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Ishikawa Nanao Art Museum 石川県七尾美術館https://nanao-art-museum.jp/
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Wakura Onsen foot bath. 和倉温泉・妻恋舟の湯写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Wakura Onsen Public Bath. 和倉温泉・妻恋舟の湯・総湯http://www.wakura.co.jp/
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Wakura Onsen 和倉温泉写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Wakura Onsen Public Bath is great for day trippers. Low-cost hot spring bath. 和倉温泉・総湯http://www.wakura.co.jp/
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Myojoji Temple's Main hall写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Myojoji Temple in Hakui belongs to the Nichiren Buddhist sect. It is the Nichiren headquarters temple for the Hokuriku Region. 妙成寺Myojoji Temple gate.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Myojoji Temple's Main hall写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Aerial view of Chirihama Nagisa Driveway in Hakui, Ishikawa.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway in Hakui, Ishikawa. You can also park your car and wade in the water.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway in Hakui, Ishikawa.写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Anamizu's kiriko lantern festival called Maenami Hikiyama Festival. Lantern floats are paraded in the evening. Prayer for a good harvest and fish catch. Held in Sept. 前波曳山祭https://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/kiriko/en/kiriko/maenami.php
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Bora-machi yagura. This fishing method died out in the mid-1990s, but you might still see the tower built for tourists. (ボラ待ちやぐら)写真提供：©石川県観光連盟Jul 02, 2020

Anamizu's kiriko lantern festival, called Okinami Tairyo Festival, is held in the ocean during the day to pray for a good catch and safety of fishermen.. 沖波大漁祭https://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/kiriko/en/kiriko/okinami.php
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Old video of gojinjo-daiko drummers performing in Wajima.Jun 30, 2020

http://senmaida.wajima-kankou.jp/Jun 29, 2020

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From Kanazawa Station, there are buses that go to Senmaida. Takes about 2 hours.Jun 29, 2020

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Designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).Jun 29, 2020

Volunteers plant and harvest the rice here. The rice paddies are owned by multiple owners who meet ownership requirements. Jun 29, 2020

The smallest rice terace is only 0.2 sq. meter. The land is very fertile and minimal fertilizer is required. Senmaida is one of the most picturesque and impressive spots on the Noto Peninsula.Address: 石川県輪島市白米町99-5Jun 29, 2020

Senmaida in Shiroyone, Wajima is one of Japan's most famous terraced rice paddies. It's in a remote location (10 km from central Wajima), but very picturesque with the ocean (Sea of Japan) right below it. Senmaida literally means "One-thousand rice terraces."Jun 29, 2020

Entrance to Komaruyamajoshi Park, the site of an old castle. Famous for azaleas in May. 小丸山城址公園Jun 29, 2020

JR Nanao Station on the JR Nanao Line. 七尾駅Jun 29, 2020

The old Wakura Onsen Center was a large public hot spring bath which charged ¥1,300. It had three hot spring baths. 和倉温泉Jun 29, 2020

Wakura Onsen Station on the JR Nanao Line from Kanazawa. 和倉温泉駅Jun 29, 2020

Kita-keJun 29, 2020

Near JR Menda Station.Jun 29, 2020

Kita-ke is a district governor's residence with a 350-year history. It is now a museum exhibiting documents and artifacts of its past. The house and front gate (photo) are National Important Cultural Properties.Jun 29, 2020

Inside Kita-ke.Jun 29, 2020

The old Ushitsu Station before the Noto train line was abolished in March 2005. The site is now a tourist info center. Part of the tracks in memorialized in concrete. 宇出津駅Jun 29, 2020

On a small cape is Toshimayama Park with a variety of landscapes and ocean views and walking paths. Local museums too. Former castle site with lots of flowering plants including cherry blossoms.. 遠島山公園This is Shirasagi Bridge spanning 67 meters. Great views from this bridge. しらさぎ橋 Jun 29, 2020

Tsukumo Bay. Tsukumo means "99," after the many inlets in the cove which is one of Japan's "100 Famous Views." 九十九湾Jun 29, 2020

Tsukumo Bay boat cruises are available. 九十九湾Jun 29, 2020

Bentenjima island on the Koiji Coast that stretches for 1 km. It's a lover's beach because "Koiji" means "lovers' road." It comes from a lovers' tragedy legend. Lots of couples come here. 恋路海岸弁天島In the foreground is a Kannon statue. 恋路観音像Jun 29, 2020

Koinobori carp streamers.Jun 29, 2020

Kihe'e-don is the former residence of the Sakurai family who engaged in salt and lacquer production. The "don" is the highest honorific in the Noto dialect. 喜兵衛どんBuilt in the mid-Meiji Period, it is a museum which attempts to show how the upper-class farmers of that time lived.Jun 29, 2020

Marker for "Center of the Japanese Archipelago" near Rokkosaki Lighthouse.Jun 29, 2020

Cape Rokkosaki is at the northernmost tip of Noto Peninsula and famous as where you can see both the sunrise and sunset over the ocean.On clear days, Sado island in Niigata Prefecture can also be seen.
Address: 石川県珠洲市狼煙町イ-51Jun 29, 2020

Rokkosaki Lighthouse is on the northern tip of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. Built in July 1883 and designed by a British engineer named Richard Henry Brunton. It is also pronounced "Rokkozaki."Richard Henry Brunton (1841–1901) came to Japan in July 1868 to design lighthouses. He designed 26 lighthouses in Japan and was dubbed "Father of Japanese lighthouses".Jun 29, 2020

Rokkosaki Lighthouse is unmanned and normally closed to the public. A few times a year, it's open to the public. Stands on a cliff 50 meters above the sea.Many boats got lost or shipwrecked in this area until a bon fire was kept lit at night from the 18th century before this lighthouse was built. The light was first fueled by oil, then electricity in 1940.Jun 29, 2020

In winter, strong winds blow Tarumi Falls upward so much that the water does not fall into the plunge pool. 垂水の滝Location: https://goo.gl/maps/WLYQ6LZaHR8E9h9d9Jun 29, 2020

In Wajima, Sosogi Coast is a National Place of Scenic Beauty with craggy and unusual rock formations. Sights include Window Rock (Mado-iwa) here. 窓岩Location: https://goo.gl/maps/KJcj2X6BmeETgTE57Jun 29, 2020

Tarumi Falls flow directly into the ocean. 垂水の滝Sosogi Coast in Wajima is a scenic area of craggy and unusual rock formations. Sights include Window Rock (Mado-iwa) and Tarumi Falls.Jun 29, 2020

A short walk away is the less grand Shimo-Tokikuni-ke, the residence of a branch family of the Tokikuni. 下時国家Jun 29, 2020

Inside Kami Tokikuni-ke home.Jun 29, 2020

Kami Tokikuni-ke home. Both Tokikuni-ke homes are National Important Cultural Properties.Jun 29, 2020

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Gojinjo-Daiko drummers. Jun 29, 2020

They also perform indoors for free on weekend evenings (or every evening in summer) at Wajima Kiriko Art Museum.Jun 29, 2020

Old Wajima Station before it closed in 2001 when the Noto Railway line between Wajima and Anamizu Stations was abolished. It's now a Michi-no-Eki Wajima Roadside Station selling local produce.Jun 29, 2020

Wajima Kiriko Art Museum. Kiriko lantern floats can be as tall as 15 meters and weigh 2 tons. They are pulled around town. 輪島キリコ会館https://wajima-kiriko.com/en/Jun 29, 2020

Wajima Kiriko Art Museum exhibits floats from the Noto Kiriko Matsuri. Kiriko are tall lanterns. The festival is held in many locations on the Noto Peninsula during July to Oct. 輪島キリコ会館Address: 石川県輪島市マリンタウン6-1
Open 8 am–5 pm
Admission charged.Jun 29, 2020

Washing fishing boat at Wajima port.Jun 29, 2020

Sodegaura 鴨ヶ浦Jun 29, 2020

Sodegaura is a scenic place to stroll around. 鴨ヶ浦Jun 29, 2020

It is said that Wajima lacquerware dates back some 1,000 years. It takes 75 to 124 meticulous steps to produce Wajima lacquerware. 輪島塗There are four basic stages: Procuring and preparing the wood, shaping the wood into the desired form, lacquering, and decoration.Jun 29, 2020

Wajima has many nice lacquerware shops. Walk around town and drop in to see the fine lacquerware for sale. You will gasp at some of the prices. (A pair of lacquered chopsticks can cost ¥20,000.) 輪島塗Jun 29, 2020

Wajima-nuri lacquerware has been around for centuries. It is known to be high-end and expensive lacquerware. 輪島塗Jun 29, 2020

Wajima-nuri Kaikan (Wajima Lacquerware Hall 輪島塗会館). Making Wajima-nuri lacquerware (urushi). Wajima-nuri is very famous and the lacquer is known to be very durable. 輪島塗Jun 29, 2020

Wajima Asa-ichi Morning Market sells lots of stuff including seafood. 輪島朝市Address: 石川県輪島市河井町朝市通り
Website: https://asaichi.info/Jun 29, 2020

Wajima Asa-ichi Morning Market is held from 8 am to noon, closed on the 2nd Mon. and 4th Wed. of the month. Neither grand nor extraordinary, it is just a small street lined with stalls selling fruits, vegetables, seafood, and crafts.輪島朝市Jun 29, 2020

Wajima Asa-ichi Morning Market is quite famous in Noto Peninsula. Supposed to tbe one of Japan's Big Three Morning Markets. Originated in Heian Period. 輪島朝市Jun 29, 2020

Sekinohana 関野鼻Jun 29, 2020

Sekinohana is very scenic where you can walk around on a cliff overlooking the ocean. 関野鼻Jun 29, 2020

Hatago Iwa wedded rocks "Hatago" is a tool for weaving. 機具岩 (Noto Futami)Jun 29, 2020

Noto Kongo Coast 能登金剛Jun 29, 2020

Hatago Iwa wedded rocks are another noted natrual feature on the Noto Kongo Coast. A legend about the Hataori god (機織りの神様) happened here. 機具岩 (Noto Futami)Jun 29, 2020

Ganmon Gate Rock is the most noted natural formation on the Noto Kongo Coast. 巌門Jun 29, 2020

Ganmon Gate Rock as seen from a boat cruise. 巌門Jun 29, 2020

Ganmon Gate Rock is perhaps the most famous sight on the Noto Kongo Coast. From a nearby boat dock, see it by boat. Erosion by waves created this tunnel-like rock measuring 15 meters high, 6 meters wide, and 60 meters long. 巌門Boat cruises for Ganmon Rock costs ¥1,200. Takes only 20 min.
http://www.ganmon.jp/Jun 29, 2020

Noto Kongo Coast stretches for 29 km, a scenic part of Noto Peninsula. 能登金剛Jun 29, 2020

In Hakui, Ishikawa, Myojoji Temple's Shaka Nyorai Buddha statue (釈迦如来立像) standing 5 meters high inside Jorokudo (Shakado) Hall. 丈六堂（釈迦堂）Website: http://myojoji-noto.jp/Jun 29, 2020

In Hakui, Ishikawa, Myojoji Temple's five-story pagoda is a National Important Cultural Property built in 1618. 妙成寺五重塔Temple address: 石川県羽咋市滝谷町ヨ1Jun 29, 2020

In Hakui, Ishikawa, Myojoji Temple's five-story pagoda is a National Important Cultural Property built in 1618. 妙成寺五重塔The temple was founded in 1293 by Nichizō, a second-generation disciple of Nichiren. Some of the temple structures are National Important Cultural Properties. Jun 29, 2020

The sand grains are about half the size of normal sand, resulting in a very packed and solid sandy surface. Solid enough for vehicles.Chirihama Nagisa Driveway in Hakui, Ishikawa.Jun 29, 2020

Even tour buses can easily drive on the beach. One of the coolest things I ever saw in Japan.Chirihama Nagisa Driveway in Hakui, Ishikawa.Jun 29, 2020

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway is Japan's only beach where motor vehicles are permitted to run as a public thoroughfare. It extends for about 8 km.The beach is not pronounced "Senrihama."Jun 29, 2020

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway in Hakui, Ishikawa is Japan's only beach where motor vehicles are permitted to run as a public thoroughfare. It extends for about 8 km. It goes parallel to another highway inland, so this beach road is more for tourists. Note that this beach may be closed to traffic in bad weather.Jun 29, 2020

In Anamizu and Nanao Bay, it was common to see these little watchtowers called "bora-machi yagura" or mullet fishing tower (ボラ待ちやぐら). An ancient fishing method to catch mullet.There's a fishing net laid on the bottom of the shallow water. A fisherman sits on the tower and watches for mullet swimming over the fishing net. He then pulls up the net.Jun 29, 2020

Anamizu Station, a terminal station on the Nanao Line. One of the rail gateways to the Noto Peninsula. 穴水駅Jun 29, 2020

Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary ArtDec 02, 2006

Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art 金沢21世紀美術館Dec 02, 2006

Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary ArtDec 02, 2006

Old Kanazawa StationDec 02, 2006

Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary ArtDec 02, 2006

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Yugao-tei Tea house 夕顔亭Dec 02, 2006

Natural fountain and source of Kasumigaike Pond's water.Dec 02, 2006

Kasumigaike PondDec 02, 2006

Karasaki Pine TreeDec 02, 2006

Tiny pink flowersDec 02, 2006

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GardenersDec 02, 2006

Neagari-no-matsu Pine tree with rising roots. 根上松Dec 02, 2006

Winter cherry blossoms.Dec 02, 2006

Neagari-no-matsu Pine tree with rising roots. 根上松Dec 02, 2006

Statue of Prince Yamato Takeru 日本武尊像Dec 02, 2006

Horai island 蓬莱島Dec 02, 2006

Statue of Prince Yamato Takeru 日本武尊像（明治紀念之標）Memorial built in 1880 dedicated to the fallen warriors of Ishikawa Prefecture who fought in the Satsuma Rebellion.Dec 02, 2006

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Karasaki Pine Tree in Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref.Dec 02, 2006

Karasaki Pine Tree in Kenrokuen Garden 唐崎松Dec 02, 2006

The Karasaki Pine Tree is the garden's largest pine tree.Dec 02, 2006

Ropes are strung over the tree to protect it against the weight of snow.Dec 02, 2006

Karasaki Pine Tree in Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref.Dec 02, 2006

The strolling path is not a perfect circle, but you start and finish at the same point. The strolling path is lined with Japanese pines, flowering plants, maples, etc.Dec 02, 2006

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Kenrokuen Garden, Ishikawa Pref., Karasaki Pine Tree whose seedlings originally came from the Karasaki Pine Tree in Shiga Pref.Dec 02, 2006

Kasumigaike Pond and the famous Kotoji-toro stone lantern. The lantern is shaped like a bridge that supports a string on the koto instrument. 霞ヶ池　徽軫灯籠Dec 02, 2006

Kenrokuen is classified as a "kaiyu-shiki teien" (回遊式庭園) or "circular-strolling Japanese garden." It's a common and classic Japanese garden design where you simply walk around the garden, usually around a central pond.Dec 02, 2006

Kenrokuen is one of Japan's three most famous gardens (besides Korakuen in Okayama and Kairakuen in Mito, Ibaraki). The garden was originally the castle garden for Kanazawa Castle. Katsurazaka Entrance to Kenrokuen Garden 桂坂口Dec 02, 2006