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 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 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 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 , 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”. A fishing port providing myriads of can enjoy a product that was unforgettable delicacies such as the snow harvested on this very day for dinner. crab: righteously dubbed “the king of winter ● flavors”… Enquiries Kaga City Tourism Exchange Organization For tourism information, please enquire at the Kaga City Tourism Information Center 2500m 2000m 1500m 1000m 500m 0 （approx.）

Another great sunset viewpoint 加賀 はしたて towards the sea with 北前船 the mountain range on the opposite side. 男荒 A Historical Promenade 散 日本遺産 〜異夢 波 in Hashitate 北 空がた 前 ちを ！船間紡 定 船 いの越 策 認 主寄 え Amagozen Cape 集港 だ Another nice spot 落地 た マ on the Sea of Japan. ・ 〜 During the Kitamaebune A dead-end ッ shipping route heydays, the offering another W.C P local ship owners would This monument nice point of view anchor off these shores celebrates Nishide Chofu, F r o m t h e towards the Sea プ and enjoy a few days of Japan. bridge, enjoy a a key figure in Japanese of rest at home. sweeping view over literature and one of the first A delightful poets to break with classical the fishing port and fishing spot. A p o p u l a r Japanese language at the the docks. summertime beginning of the 20th century sea bathing to write poetry in colloquial area. P Japanese. 17 Daily catches Amagozen A Gastronomical Promenade are sold at night in Hashitate time auctions in service area this hall. W.C Walk down the steps all the way P Restaurants, to this glorious stores and souvenir viewpoint over the Sea of Japan! shops. Ideal place to take a break and Seaside garden café admire the view from ● 16 The signboard Fishing boats Yashima 15 Van Bale the restaurant. Kasa no Misaki Cape bearing the inscription can be seen from 22 “Izumihama” indicates a P here. famous local sunset 14 Yamaha spot. Suisan 23 Japanese T h e 5 cuisine dining construction of “Habu” this temple was Boats moored to the 13 funded by private dock. donations of 11 Sweet shop P Kitamaebune ship 9 10 Yamamotoya “Hareruya” To Katayamazu Onsen owners. Nikka 4 7 Tairyo Maruya Suisan Café “Ryujo” Guest house 橋立 (Accommodation available) Hokuriku Highway The ideal spot “Kitamaebune” for an overview of 3 Hashitate’ s distinctive townscape and its Narrow red tiles roofs. bends and poor visibility. Beware Walking distance The Kitamaebune of the vehicles!! 12 Museum Kitamaebune ship Museum Tsukasa ‒ Hashitate fishing port (Approx. 0.6 km / About 10 minutes) 6 Funashige W.C P Kitamaebune Ship Museum 2 W.C P ‒ Kasa no Misaki Cape Glass Studio (Approx. 1.3 km / About 20 minutes) 1 A A labyrinth of Café & lunch stone-paved 21 Sea food cuisine “Cullet” path. 8 small and narrow Hashitate fishing port ‒ Amagozen Cape “Kasa no Misaki” “Nakamura” streets a few steps (Approx. 0.8 km / About 15 minutes) away from the main Oddly shaped street. Amagozen Cape ‒ Kasa no Misaki Cape bamboos looking like turtle shells. 20 (Approx.2.8 km / About 45 minutes) Kitamaebune ship owner house Zorokuen A fantastic P fireflies viewing … spot at the end of Eating June. … Kaga Hashitate Sea products Natural Park What to … Many seafaring Café ex-voto pictures on do in display here. … 18.3.0003① Hands-on 小塩 … Hashitate! Accommodation Information as of January 2018. Please note that certain changes To Daishoji might have been subsequently made. Thank you for your understanding.

1 Café & lunch 4 Guest house “Kitamaebune” 7 Nikka 10 Yamamotoya 12 Tsukasa 15 Yashima “Kasa no Misaki” This used to be the house of a wealthy Freshly ground coffee, take-out drinks Standing in front of the fishing port, this is Another highlight of Hashitate’ s Large sashimi assortments and salt On the sideway of the path leading to the Kitamaebune ship owner. Snow crab and velvet and baked goods using exclusively local Hashitate’ s pioneering gourmet restaurant. restaurants specialized in traditional marinated fish on the menu. Kasa no Misaki cape in the Echizen-Kaga shrimps are on the menu and meal only plans and seasonal vegetable materials. Daily set menus (under reservation) Japanese cuisine. Sashimi menu ￥2,010 (tax included) Quasi National Park, a cozy café where are available under reservation. Muffin ￥280, Drip coffee ￥390, Green April/October ￥5,000 (tax not included) Seasonal delicacies menu ￥ 5,000 (tax one can enjoy a quick lunch and various Accommodation ￥12,000, Crab meal ￥22,000, smoothie ￥420 November/March ￥20,000 (tax non not included) sweets. Staying overnight without meal ￥6,000 included) Daily set menu ￥3,500 (tax not included)

2 Glass Studio “Cullet” 5 Japanese cuisine dining 8 Sea food cuisine 11 Maruya Suisan 13 Sweet shop “Hallelujah” 16 Seaside garden café Van Bale A great variety of blown glass art “Habu” “Nakamura” Located in front of the harbor, a Tartlets and baked goods made from Established in a hand-trimmed English creations on display and sale. Hands-on Buffet style lunch using exclusively local fishmonger selling the freshest products seasonal products. garden close to the Amagozen workshops also available. A restaurant run by one of Hashitate’s ￥ and seasonal ingredients. at the market price. “Hallelujah” tartlet 175 Quasi-National Park. Hamburg Steak Blown glass hands-on workshop ￥4,000 prominent fishing boats owner. ￥ Recommended menu (main dish/side menu 1,000 (tax included) (tax and shipping not included) Reservation required. Around ￥5,000 dish/drinks) ￥1,500 (tax included) Accessory hands-on workshop from ￥1,500 (tax included) (tax not included) 3 Café “Ryujo” 6 Funashige 9 Tairyo 11 Katsuten Shintoku 14 Yamaha Suisan 17 Amagozen service area The Kimura family welcomes you for a A very affordable menu and a nice (Accommodation available) Restaurant managed by Maruya Suisan. Tailored menus highlighting ingredients A souvenir shop selling various local sociable coffee break in the tatami room opportunity to enjoy fresh fish and local Large assortments of the freshest sea Tailored menus using mainly local such as crab and sweet shrimp. products and food court with a view on the of their nice traditional townhouse. vegetables. products at each season. products available. Prices varying according to the seasons Sea of Japan. Coffee ￥300 (tax included) Daily set menu ￥1,200 (tax included) ￥ Lunch around ￥2,000 (tax not included) Sashimi menu 2,300 (tax not included) and ingredients. Crab menus available from November to Fresh crab from ￥2,000 to ￥15,000. March.