Kanazawa Port Tourist Information

Home , Gifu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kaga Domain, Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle, Maeda clan

Kanazawa Port Tourist Information http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/

Kaga Cuisine

Using variety of blessed food resource from the sea and mountains, Kaga Ryori (Cooking) is traditional cuisine of Ishikawa. The simple everyday dish is beautifully arranged on Kutani porcelain and Kanazawa Lacquerware. People can enjoy Kaga Ryori at both high-class and reasonable restaurants.

Location/View

Access

Season Year-round

Kaga Cuisine Related links https://visitkanazawa.jp/bestofkanazawa/cuisine/1

Contact Us[ Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism League ] TEL:076-201-8110 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website:http://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/english/index.html

Japanese Confectionery

Kanazawa is famous for Wagashi or Japanese sweets as in Kyoto and Matsue. When Maeda Clan ruled the city, the tea ceremony was promoted and so that Japanese sweets were developed. The appearance of Kanazawa sweets is beautiful. The seasonal specialties that have become a part of people's life were created, and well-known confectionary brand were born. Not just buying them as souvenirs but experiencing Japanese confectionery making has been popular among tourists.

Location/View

Access

Season Year-round

Japanese Confectionery Related links https://visitkanazawa.jp/bestofkanazawa/cuisine/5

Contact Us[ Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism League ] TEL:076-201-8110 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website:http://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/english/index.html

Traditional Arts and craft

When Kanazawa was flourished as a castle town under Maeda Clan, master craftsman from Tokyo and Kyoto were invited to develop original arts and crafts in Kanazawa which were handed down today. Kutani porcelain, lacquerware, gold leaf, kimono dyeing and more can be purchased. In addition, it is interesting to watch the process of making and experience making your original.

Location/View

Access

Season Year-round

Traditional Craft of Kanazawa Related links https://visitkanazawa.jp/bestofkanazawa/craft

Contact Us[ Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism League ] TEL:076-201-8110 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website:http://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/english/index.html

- 1 - Kanazawa Port Tourist Information http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/

Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park

Kenrokuen Garden is one of the most three famous gardens in Japan and awarded three stars by Michellin Guides. Kanazawa Castle was restored to the original castle of Maeda Clan of Kaga Domain. These two are located next to each other and known as a main tourist site in Kanazawa. Many galleries, museums, and downtown are close enough to walk around.

Location/View 1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0937 ,920-0937

Travel by tour: About 20 min. via car from berth(8km) Access Individual travel :Short walk from Kenrokuen Shuttle or Kanazawa Loop Bus Kenrokuenshita bus stop(8km from port) Season Year-round

Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Garden Related links http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/english/top.html

Contact Us[ Kanazawa Castle & Kenroku-en Management ] TEL:076-234-3800 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website:http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/english/

Higashi Geisha District

This is the largest Geisha district of three that are in Kanazawa. The historical rows of teahouses with stone pavement, lattices, and tiled roofs make the scene photogenic. Some teahouses remain the tradition of "no first-time customers" while some are open to public during the day. Cafes and souvenir shops are in business and the area has become a popular tourist spot recently.

Location/View Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831

Travel by tour: About 20 min. via car from berth(7km) Access Individual travel: 10 min. walk from Kanazawa Loop Bus Hashiba-cho bus stop(7km from port) Season Year-round

Higashi Geisha District Related links https://visitkanazawa.jp/mustgoplace/touristspot/area4/1

Omi-cho Market

Established in 1721, the market has been called "Kitchen of Kanazawa." There are about 180 stores including fresh fish markets, vegetable stores, restaurants and more. It attracts many locals and tourists all the year around because it is located near Kanazawa JR Station and downtown district.

Location/View 50 Kamiomi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0905 ,920-0905

Travel by tour: About 20 min. via car from berth(About 7km) Access Individual travel: Short walk from Kenrokuen Shuttle or Kanazawa Loop Bus Musashigatsuji bus stop(About 7km from port) Season Year-round

Omicho Market Guide Related links https://visitkanazawa.jp/mustgoplace/touristspot/area3/2

Contact Us[ Omicho Market Promotion Association ] TEL:076-231-1462 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website:http://ohmicho-ichiba.com - 2 - Kanazawa Port Tourist Information http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/

Nagamachi Samuri District

Top- and middle-class samurais lived in the area when Kanazawa was governed by Maeda Clan in Edo period (about 1583-1868). Although the appearances of the houses have slightly changed over years, mud walls are restored and maintained in the neighbor. Nomura Residence is open for public to view the life of samurai.

Location/View Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831 ,920-0865

Travel by tour:About 20 min. via car from berth(7km) Access Individual travel:5 min. walk from Kenrokuen Shuttle or Kanazawa Loop Bus Korinbo bus stop(7km from port) Season Year-round

Nagamachi Samurai District Related links https://visitkanazawa.jp/mustgoplace/touristspot/area2/1

Kanazawa 21st Century Museum

This art museum was opened in October, 2004 and attract over 2million visitors a year. It is located in the center of the downtown Kanazawa. The museum offers a variety of exhibitions that stimulate visitors' all five senses including touchable and rideable ones.

Location/View 1-2-1 Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831 ,920-8509

Travel by tour: About 20 min. via car from berth(8km) Access Individual travel:5 min. walk from Kenrokuen Shuttle Bus or Kanazawa Loop Bus Hirosaka bus stop(8km from port) Season Year-round

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Related links http://www.kanazawa21.jp/en/

Kanaiwa and Ono Areas

Kanaiwa and Ono Areas prospered as a port town on the route in Kanazawa from the middle of the 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Soy sauce manufactures, shrines and temples still remain in these nostalgic areas. Some of the highlights are galleries, cafes, "Kanazawa Port Iki-Iki Fish Market" and "Karakuri Museum." Try "soy sauce flavored ice cream" which became a new local specialty.

Location/View

Access About 15 min walk from port(About 1km)

Season Year-round

Kanaiwa and Ono Areas Related links https://visitkanazawa.jp/mustgoplace/touristspot/area6/5

- 3 - Kanazawa Port Tourist Information http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/

Apita Town Kanazawa Bay

Located near Kanazawa Port, Apita Town Kanazawa Bay is a shopping center with restaurants, clothing stores, general stores, entertainment facility and many more. The passengers and crews can go and come back there in their spare time since it is only a 15-minute walk from the port.

Location/View Muryoji,Kanazawa,Ishikawa,920-0333

Access 15 min walk from port(About 1km)

Season Year-round

Related links

Contact Us[ APITA TOWN KANAZAWA BAY PIAGO OFFICE ] TEL:076-225-2525 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website:http://www.uny.co.jp/store/pickup-shop/kanazawabay/index.html

Kaga Onsen (Onsen District)

Awazu, Katayamazu, Yamashiro, Yamanaka make the Kaga onsen districts. There are high quality onsen with sophisticated Ryokan (Japanese style inns) and restaurants in the area. It is a one-hour drive from Kanazawa Port so the passengers can go and come back during their port of call.

Location/View

Access Travel by tour: About 1 hr. via car from berth(48km)

Season Year-round

Visit Kaga Related links http://visitkaga.com/

Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS) Noto's Satoyama and Satoumi Noto's Satoyama, or terrestrial-aquatic ecosystem, represents an indelible landscape of Japan linked closely with the culture of festival rites praying for good harvest of crops and bountiful catch of fish. Its Satoumi, or marine-coastal ecosystem, offers an abundance of fresh marine products that sustain and enchant local residents throughout the seasons. The Satoyama and Satoumi of Noto indeed echo the charms of Nanao—its landscape, festivals, and delicious seafood.

Location/View

Access

Season Year-round Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS) Noto's Satoyama and Satoumi Information Related links http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/satoyama/noto-giahs/f-lang/english/inde x.html Contact Us[ Nanao City, Industry department, Satoyama Satoumi promotion section ]TEL:076-753-8005 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website:https://www.city.nanao.lg.jp/notosatoyama/satoyamagyoumu.html

- 4 - Kanazawa Port Tourist Information http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/

Shirakawa-go

This village trapped in time was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture in 1995. Over 100 "gassho-zukuri" thatched roof houses can be found in Shirakawa-go, and the scenery of these houses harmonizing so perfectly with the surrounding nature captures the hearts of visitors from across the world.

Location/View Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu , 501-5627

Travel by tour:80 min. via car from berth(About 84km) Access Individual travel: From Kanazawa Station, board a Hokuriku Rail Road Bus or Nohi Bus on the Shirakawa-go/Kanazawa Line and disembark at the "Shirakawa-go Parking for Season Year-round tour buses About 40 buses

Shirakawa Village Office Related links http://ml.shirakawa-go.org/en/

Takayama

Takayama is home to historic districts and buildings, beautiful scenery that changes dramatically with the shifting of the seasons, hot springs, morning markets where you can interact with the locals, and many locations where you can engage in activities that will nurture a greater understanding of Japanese culture. See its storied artisanal culture of furniture, lacquer, wood carving, and taste some of the cuisine that makes the area such an attractive destination.

Kami-ichinomachi (and other locations), Takayama City, Gifu, Location/View 506-0844

Travel by tour:110 min. via car from berth(About 116km) Access Individual travel: 110 min. via car from berth(About 116km)

Parking for Season Year-round tour buses About 100 buses

Takayama City Official Tourism Site Related links http://www.hida.jp/english/

Hida Furukawa

Hida Furukawa instantly became famous when it became the setting for a hit 2016 animated film that drew fans from all across the world. This castle town flourished in the Edo period (1603-1868), and was home to many merchants and artisans. The Seto Canal, filled with more than 1,000 swimming Japanese carps, is lined with many tall earthen storehouses. You can also get tours of one of the many sake breweries or traditional shops that specialize in warosoku (Japanese candles).

Location/View Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu, 501-5627

Access Travel by tour: 110min. via car from berth(About 125 km)

Year-round Parking for Season tour buses About 10 buses Hida City Official Tourism Site Related links https://www.hida-kankou.jp/kanko/foreign/en/

- 5 - Kanazawa Port Tourist Information http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/

Cruise Welcome Club of Kanazawa Port

Established in the spring of 2013, over 7,000 people joined the club to welcome and show the appreciation to the cruise ships visiting Ishikawa. Last year, members' performances were highly acclaimed by the passengers and crews.

Location/View

Access

Season Year-round