10 TOP Things to Do in Ishikawa Prefecture August 2026

A serene Japanese garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and traditional wooden structures.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, vibrant pink flowers, and a wooden house by the water.

A traditional wooden street with lanterns and a mountain in the background.

A traditional Japanese castle with stone walls and a moat, surrounded by cherry blossoms.

A traditional wooden street with tiled pavement, wooden buildings, and a clear sky.

Activities

Kanazawa: Family-Friendly Kimono& Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$51

per adult

From Nagoya: Gujo Hachiman & Shirakawago Bus Tour with Lunch

From Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go 1-Day Bus Tour w/ Optional Meal

NZ$135

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide

NZ$42

per adult

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Osaka

NZ$154

per adult

Kanazawa Castle and Samurai History Walking Tour

Kanazawa: Castle & Samurai History Walking Tour

NZ$106

per adult

Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Tokyo

NZ$154

per adult

Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master

NZ$105

per adult

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What to do in Ishikawa Prefecture

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A narrow street flanked by traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kanazawa

While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.

A night view of a park with illuminated structures resembling trees and a gravel path.

Katamachi

When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Honmachi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Honmachi and surrounding area, you can visit Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.

A narrow snow-covered alley flanked by traditional buildings with straw-roofed structures.

Korinbo

Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A large red metal structure with a geometric design, possibly a modern architectural landmark.

Hirooka

Though Hirooka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishikawa Ongakudo and Omicho Market.

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