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A Gastronomical Promenade in Hashitate Walking 加 Hashitate and the glorious heritage of samurai residences. What is the most peculiar to their highly recognizable style Kitamaebune’s features A string of nice spots on the Sea of Japan 北前船 賀 is that it seems to blend together a certain sense of aesthetic with the Kitamaebune robustness of experienced sailors. Their sea adventures have even made their The Kitamaebune Museum 男荒 日本遺産 〜異夢 During the seclusion of Japan, companies of trading vessels connecting the way to the very structure of these houses whose facades are covered with ship Amagozen Cape 北 た波 は 空が ports of Osaka and Hakodate in Hokkaido were thriving. All along the Sea of boards to protect the houses from the deteriorating effects of the nearby Sea of 前 紡ちを し Very close to an expressway 船船間 た Japan’ s salty breeze. Ship owners’ residences continue to display a very いの越 て Japan’ s shores, the ships known as “Kitamaebune” (northern-bound ships) service area, a short stroll 認定！主寄 え 集港 だ would stop at numerous ports of call such as Hashitate to buy and sell a great distinctive atmosphere that pervades the townscape. Hashitate is taking us in leads to an impressive 落地 た variety of goods. The fact that the area is conveniently located half-way from another dimension, a unique place filled with history and emotions that breathes 〜・ viewpoint towards the Sea Osaka to Hokkaido may be the reason why many company owners, sailors and with the memories of men who braved the waves to pursue their dreams of of Japan. These rolling navigators would ultimately settle down in Hashitate. Having made tremendous prosperity. coastline and spectacular fortunes out of their business, they built splendid houses for which no expense cliffs are part of the would be spared. Beyond the extraordinary adventure of men who braved the Charateristic features registered Echizen-Kaga stormy waves to fulfil their dreams, the Kitamaebune ships played a crucial role Coastline Quasi-National 歴 in the changing and evolving of Japanese habits, culture and life-style. Stone walls Park. Hashitate which was once known as Japan’ s wealthiest village has managed Of various height and length, the stone walls are meant to eliminate the to preserve its Kitamaebune heritage ever since and was recently registered as difference of height in the site. The walls make use of volcanic stones from The Museum is hosted in a splendid mansion, built in 1878, that used to be the Kasa no Misaki Cape a national tangible cultural asset. Shakudani in the nearby Fukui Prefecture ; a stone which is famous for residence of Chohei Sakatani one of the most influent ship owner of the time. The increasing its natural blueness when wet. Highly recognizable by its white 史 museum exhibits a large collection of maps, pictures, handwritten documents and lighthouse, this is Kaga’ s 散 Discover the vestiges of the Wooden fences navigation tools related westernmost extent to the Sea of to the Kitamaebune’s In order to prevent the deteriorating effects of the sea breeze, many of the Japan and an increasingly sought Kitamaebune adventure while heyday. wooden fences stretching around the warehouses and mansions were after viewing spot in the area. On a A Historical 策 Open: 9:00 to 17:00 strolling in the historical town of assembled with reuse boards coming from the Kitamaebune ship’ s hulls. The clear day, one can grasp from here (last entry entrance at wormholes that can be seen on many of them are glorious prints from their past both the coastlines of Noto and Promenade in Hashitate Hashitate. 16:30 ) / ￥310 マ existence. Tojinbo. Walking Map Seen from the top of a hill, soft red tile roofs blend nicely in the panorama with Open daily ッ the Sea of Japan in the distance. At first glimpse, Kitamaebune ship owners' Red tiles houses of Hashitate may look a bit austere compared to their contemporary プ The brownish red tiles incorporating iron powder are a Sea bathing notorious feature of Hashitate’ s townscape. Back in in the summer The certified story the days those red tiles were a symbol of wealth. Website There is also a house covered with Shakudani stones In July and August, enjoy “Nonpareil spaces recalling the dreams of men instead of ridge tiles. bathing and swimming safely who overcame the stormy waves. Kitamaebune ship owner house Zorokuen in Hashitate where the sea The Kitamaebune ship owners’settlement areas” and wind are usually calm. Property of a branch of the Sakatani family, yet another splendid house especially Kaga city, Grasping the mountains in splendid owners of the then thriving northern-bound Ishikawa prefecture noted for its beautiful garden gathering a fascinating collection of stones and rocks HASHITATE sceneries, several scenic port towns still maritime trade companies. Braving the stormy remain here and there along the Sea of waves, those men accumulated tremendous of rather unusual shapes Japan’ s coastal shores. All over these towns, fortunes over the centuries, meanwhile collected all over the country. small lanes leading to the harbor are still bringing prosperity to the areas around the ●金沢Kanazawa adorned with magnificent ship owners and ports they would call in. All those recalled Both the materials used and merchant houses. The temples and shrines glorious stories create a distinctive the collections collection of Flower viewing spots Kaga A town filled with around preserve ex-voto pictures and atmosphere which ever since has not ceased crafts on display give an idea Facing the ocean, wild irises bloom consecrated model-ships. Religious festivals to mesmerize the Kitamaebune towns’ on the cliffs of Kasa no Misaki in history in which wealthy that once originated in Kyoto or likewise visitors. of the wealthy life-style that the owners of prominent distant places are still performed as folk The “story of Kitamaebune” was certified as a company owners enjoyed at early June: a very graceful and songs from an old distant past have kept joint project between the cities of Hakodate, that time. rather unusual landscape. Later on, trading ship companies being hummed around up to the present time. Matsumaechō, Ajigasawachō, Fukaurachō, ￥ around mid-June, the Hydrangea from olden times once Those towns were known as port of calls and Akita, Sakata, Nīgata, Nagaoka, Tsuruga, Open:9:00 to 17:00 / 400 settlement areas for the merchants and ship Minamiechizenchō and Kaga. Open daily (Closed occasionally) flowers on the slopes of Izumihama took up residence… are particularly appreciated by the locals. Seafood seasons: be sure to try Enjoy a great 加 the best products at the right season! “Zuwai-gani”, male snow crab variety of Harvested from November to March, 賀 the “King of winter flavors” is big Spring gourmet sea enough to be cooked and enjoyed in は several ways. Savouring at least once し “Madai” - red snapper, “amadai” - sweet bream, “aji” - horse た products in in a lifetime this incomparable taste is て mackerel, “akagarei” - red righteye flounder, “wakame” (Apr. 15th still worth a price easily stretching – Jun. 30th), “mozuku” seaweed Hashitate! according to the demand. Summer “Kobako-gani”, female snow crab “Amadai” - sweet bream, “kurumaebi” - kuruma prawn, Harvested in November and December the “shitahirame” - sole, “akaika” - red squid, “iwagaki” - rock oyster female snow crab is smaller and much (Jun. 15th- Aug. 30th), “sazae” - turban shell (Jul. 1st – Aug. more affordable. Having a lot of eggs, the 20th) , “awabi” - abalone locals get the best of its flavors by cooking the “kobako-gani” either in hot pot or miso 味 soup. Autumn Recommended souvenirs A town blessed with sea “Amaebi” - sweet shrimp, “hatahata” - sailfin sandfish, “megisu” - from Hashitate 散 dottyback, “akagarei” - red righteye flounder, “sasagarei” - willow delicacies flounder, “baigai” - whelk “Ama-ebi”, sweet shrimp “Hoshi amae-bi”, dried sweet shrimps 策 The dried and crispy sweet shrimp can be eaten Hashitate is a fishing port town located at the southern tip of Ishikawa Prefecture Harvested in autumn and winter, the “ama-ebi” with its shell containing a lot of calcium. Its natural that is well known around as one of the most important fishing grounds in the is truly as sweet as a commonly-dubbed salty taste and rich flavor makes it a popular snack. マ area. Several hundreds of fishes and shellfishes such as crabs and sweet Winter “sweet shrimp” should be. Noted for its graceful pink shade, its delicate taste is much shrimps are caught daily, allowing Hashitate’ s visitors to enjoy delicious sea “Zuwaigani” snowcrab (male Nov. 6th – Mar. 20th, female ッ appreciated raw within a sahimi assortment. products anytime throughout the year. “kobakogani” Nov. 6th – late Dec.), “akagarei” red righteye プ flounder, “toraebi” velvet shrimp, “ankoh” – goosefish Seafood dishes using local delicacies Fujigiku soy sauce This is a popular local soy sauce renowned Hashitate is one of the for its sweet taste that will enhance the The proximity of the prominent fishing ports ingredients’ delicate flavors. on the Sea of Japan’ s A Gastronomical fishing ground is the shores. Strolling in Kaga city, Dried Ishikawa prefecture key to Hashitate’s fish town, you will find Ichiyaboshi, HASHITATE Promenade in plenty of shops, seaweed overnight dried freshness and taste. restaurants and Slightly roasted fish Seasonal fish dried for just ●金沢Kanazawa guesthouses run by and hand-rubbed, it Hashitate fishermen where you is delicious poured one night. When grilled the flesh turns fluffy and exhales Kaga With daily fish catches quickly can enjoy authentic on steaming plain great flavours. Righteye local seafood dishes all rice or hot miso Walking Map unloaded at the port and sold soon flounder, sailfin sandfish and year round. soup. dottyback make particularly after during evening auctions, you popular “ichiyaboshi”.
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