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First constructed in 1576 by Shibata Katsutoyo, Mauroka Castle lays claim to being one of Japan’s last 12 remaining original castles. In truth, only the keep (main tower) and supporting walls are ori...

Located on the north coast, Kanazawa is one of Japan's most historic and enjoyable cities and the northern gateway to Central Japan. Now firmly established as a popular stop on that route, Kanazawa...

The area around and to the west of Kanazawa’s famous Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park boasts many of the city’s best museums including the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Ishikawa...

Known for its traditional teahouses and historic streetscape, the Higashi Chaya District of Kanazawa is a popular destination for many travellers. Located on the eastern-side of Asano River, around...

Komatsu Airport is the nearest airport to Kanazawa, located around 30km to the southwest of the city. The airport handles mostly domestic air traffic while also handling a small number of flights t...

The hot spring area of Kaga Onsen is made-up of four towns: Yamashiro, Yamanaka, Amazu and Katayamazu. Each of the four towns be reached from Kaga Onsen Station, using the Canbus shuttle service. T...

The Noto Peninsula is a large area of land stretching around 100km into the Sea of Japan. Known for its rugged, beautiful coastline and traditional way of life, accommodation is spread across the p...

Fukui City is the capital of Fukui Prefecture. A convenient stop on the Limited Express Thunderbird service running from Kanazawa to Kyoto and Osaka, Fukui City itself doesn’t have a lot of attract...

Located around 30-minutes by bus from Fukui Station, Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple is one of the most rewarding destinations in Japan. Founded in 1244 by the Buddhist scholar Dogen Zenji, Daihonzan Eih...