Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ishikawa Prefecture February 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Ishikawa Prefecture ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ishikawa Prefecture Types of activities Where to stay [Ishikawa Prefecture travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Ishikawa-Prefecture.dx6053693) ![#Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9299/1b4b11a2-d25d-416a-973f-36cdb08863d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9299/1b4b11a2-d25d-416a-973f-36cdb08863d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Higashi Chaya District is the largest of three in Kanazawa and the most interesting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634029185645/bb0e8628-d2f3-42a2-944b-598216aa92bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mt.Hakusan(2,702m) Blue pond near the summit #BVSblue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152492/c40181c3-30e9-4cb4-ab6f-794d01411476.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shiroyone senmaida (白米千枚田) , Japan This rice terrace faces the ocean.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060215/ce81c765-325b-4028-bba7-a290c53ca805.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## What to do in Ishikawa Prefecture --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Ishikawa Prefecture ![Omicho Market which includes street scenes and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526921389/81f37353-f0aa-49b6-9da7-4f42952dfa55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Omicho Market 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Omicho-Market-Downtown-Kanazawa.d553248621526921389.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kaga_YamashiroOnsen_553248621563235458_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563235458/a1909949-4ee3-4b28-865c-748354be2a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yamashiro Onsen You can take time to visit Yamashiro Onsen during your travels to Kaga. Discover the area's hot springs and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Yamashiro-Onsen-Kaga.d553248621563235458.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kanazawa showing a lake or waterhole and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102732/ed38199c-0766-45c7-95e3-1b89bee44d8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kenrokuen Garden Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Kenrokuen-Garden-Kanazawa.d6102732.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kanazawa Castle which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102730/492cc5aa-66db-4188-aa9a-2b766d50aefa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kanazawa Castle You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Castle-Kanazawa.d6102730.Vacation-Attraction) ![21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art featuring outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102720/660f83e9-f3e2-4311-8bec-da684e1b9459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art 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. [](https://expedia.ca/21st-Century-Museum-Of-Contemporary-Art-Kanazawa.d6102720.Vacation-Attraction) ![秋の金沢旅行・石川県立歴史博物館](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102724/dbe4909a-e9e6-4bc5-a1e8-837af9bd2f68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Honda Koen Park After visiting Honda Koen Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kanazawa. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Honda-Koen-Park-Kanazawa.d6102724.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kaga_KatayamazuHotSpring_553248635056363159_12](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056363159/117f6429-0eb2-4ba2-acf9-32c31fad26f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Katayamazu Hot Spring You can take time to visit Katayamazu Hot Spring during your travels to Katayamazu Onsen. Amble around the area's marina or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Katayamazu-Hot-Spring-Kaga.d553248635056363159.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775636/8a259de0-287a-4eaa-8e32-650a2d603328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Yasue-Gold-Leaf-Museum-Higashiyama.d553248621532775636.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Higashi Chaya District is the largest of three in Kanazawa and the most interesting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634029185645/bb0e8628-d2f3-42a2-944b-598216aa92bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Higashi Chaya District Learn about the local history of Kanazawa when you take a trip to Higashi Chaya District. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Higashi-Chaya-District-Higashiyama.d736157620353679360.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Ishikawa Prefecture ![Historical street at Higashichaya district, Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939456252218863616/5d3d51b6-d223-455a-b335-604eed3d534c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kanazawa If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Downtown-Kanazawa.dx939456252218863616) ![Light up in Kenrokuen Garden at night in Kanazawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635945573180/c10d9518-30d5-4691-9d9d-840f32b8c23a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Katamachi.dx553248635945573180) ![Nagamachi Bukeyashiki 2 , Ishikawa Prefecture,Nagamachi,Japan February 2016](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007892/d81eb4df-8a61-4a76-8a27-f430c7e9b5bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Korinbo 5/5(2 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 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Korinbo.dx553248635976007892) ![Hiraokano Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384530/a282d8d4-1ea8-4dd8-a5e4-ab3076389184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hirooka If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hirooka and surrounding area, you can visit Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market. [](https://expedia.ca/Hirooka.dx553248635976384530) ![Higashiyama Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345736/3bfe90b4-72d0-4c7a-be29-c8c06cc7114a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashi Chaya District You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Higashi Chaya District. You might want to make time for a stop at Ochaya Shima or Higashi Chaya District. [](https://expedia.ca/Higashi-Chaya-District.dx6345736) ![Nagamachi Samurai District which includes a sunset and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635962289150/08f4f675-6d98-4bcc-bada-9578d0499bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nagamachi Samurai District If you're spending some time in Nagamachi Samurai District, Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum and Nomura Samurai House are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanazawa-Nagamachi-Samurai-District.dx553248635962289150) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Ishikawa Prefecture ![Nagamachi Samurai District which includes a sunset and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635962289150/08f4f675-6d98-4bcc-bada-9578d0499bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kanazawa ![Takayama Yatai Kaikan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104070/09d0348b-e52a-4331-8bb1-603e42743e54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Takayama ![Senmaida Rice paddy terrace Wajima Ishikawa Japan. Senmaida is the valley of 1,000 rice paddies in Wajima Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060215/e3303cf8-f119-4138-9b06-b28ee2aff333.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wajima ![Takaoka Kojo Park and Cherry Blossoms, Takaoka, Toyama, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139266/a137458b-7a73-49eb-82cc-17750d342916.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Takaoka ![境内 北参道 手水舎 柱の獅子が護る](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152492/ff4bcab7-3b67-4105-b7dc-d74470d757f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Shun Zero (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Shun_Zero&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Hakusan ![石川県七尾市の大地主神社を参拝する風景 View of the Ootokonushi Shrine in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152493/36457fdf-91e8-4fec-b56e-72ca8fabd22e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nanao ![溜池（新池）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337057/0ab7210a-7291-4ec4-bee3-a07f7a832ad5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [kitakame](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6755126?with_photo_id=71319742) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Hakui ![三木市の散策](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345563/e766113a-6399-4eee-9927-779956ec0f6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nomi ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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