Key: Ishikawa’s History and Culture are Built on the Kenrokuen Walking Route between Enjoy 兼六園 of the Nearby Destinations Garden spectacular beauty Kenrokuen Garden Back in the days of the samurai, the Kaga Domain maintained a “cultural promotion policy,” Walking Time in Minutes Originally made as a through all four leading this feudal domain to develop a tradition of peerless craft techniques and to private garden for the lords seasons, perfect 金沢城公園 Destination Entrance of the Kaga Domain. cultivate traditional performing arts such as Noh, beloved among the samurai and the Spring Summer Autumn Winter for photos! Castle Park common people alike. These destinations offer a great way Information Center Ishikawa-mon Gate to experience the arts and crafts that grew out of Parking LL 9 Ishikawa’s unique cultural environment! Ishikawa Prefectural Museum Shiinoki Cultural Complex RL S Look for this symbol to find out how each destination is Basement Parking 7 8 of Traditional Arts and Crafts Imori Moat Lots to connected to Ishikawa’s samurai culture. 2 min. See some of ’s finest traditional crafts, See and whose foundations were laid by the Kaga Domain. Walking ap Do! Shiinoki Cultural Complex Katsurazaka M Gate Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park Map of Around Kanazawa Castle Park Stone Ohori-Dori RoadEdomachi-Dori Street The site of the castle where Walls S the feudal lords of the Kaga Domain 5 Kanazawa Kanazawa Kutani Ware Kaga Yuzen Renchi-mon Gate Lacquerware Gold Leaf Dyeing lived. S 9 Ishikawa is Kotoji Lantern 21st Century home to a remarkable Museum of 36 different traditional Contemporary Explore Art craft industries, LL Mayumizaka Gate and this museum is a great Samurai Culture 8 RL 8 Kenrokuen place to learn about Explore the all of them! The museum gift shop different kinds Garden The castle grounds are features a great of stone walls Shigure-tei Karasaki Pine Tree like a museum of stone walls! Tea House selection of around the unique crafts! castle! Take a closer look to make your walk more interesting!

Neagari-no-Matsu Ishikawa Prefectural 2 min. Road Hyakumangoku-Dori Pine Tree Noh Theater Ishikawa Cultural Properties Kamisaka Gate Plum-Grove Garden The world’s oldest stage performance art, beloved by Conservation Studio Hanami Bridge The only place in everyone from the samurai to the common people. ney with Scan QR Code for Mo Spe Advanced restoration techniques help preserve arts and Japan with full-time visitor ve cia Sa nt Ti l Smartphone▲ crafts from the days of the samurai for future generations. hours to see restoration Zuishinzaka Gate iscou cket work in progress! D s Version See expert artisanal skills Rekishi-no Seison-kaku Villa Entrance to from up close! Komichi Kenrokuen Garden Path 2 min. Kanazawa Shrine Access from Kanazawa Station to the Kenrokuen Garden Area Restoring byobu folding screens, old documents, Bijutsu-no S Kenrokuen Shuttle Bus Scan QR Code lacquerware, and more. Komichi Path 6 S Get on from Bus Platform 6 outside the for Timetables 00 and Other East Gate of Kanazawa Station. Information National Crafts Museum 3 min. Kodatsuno Gate (Opens summer 2020) Kanazawa Loop Bus Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art LL RL 3 min. By Bus 00 Left Loop 00 Right Loop Learn about the arts and crafts that the Kaga Domain 3 min. promoted throughout history. Midori-no Get on the Left or Right Loop from Bus Platform 7 Komichi Path outside the East Gate of Kanazawa Station. Check the Pheasant-Shaped http://www.hokutetsu.co.jp/en/en_round Glazed Incense Burner D. T. Suzuki Museum show schedule on the Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine (National Treasure) web — if there isn‛t a performance on a By Taxi About 10 minutes from Kanazawa Station 0 50m 100 given day, you can enjoy a closer look at this ount Tick unique stage! Disc ets

Enjoy a guided tour ＋１ Kenrokuen+1 Ticket Classical Japanese art, including Old Kutani Ware; of this uniquely Japanese Hondanomori Learn about the days of the samurai and (¥400 each for groups of 30 or more) these ceramics are beloved worldwide. Ishibiki Parking style of theater. ¥500 SAMPLE Hall other parts of history, with fun hands-on Includes admission to Kenrokuen Garden and one of experiences for the whole family! the destinations listed below. • Kanazawa Castle Park (Hishi Tower, Gojikken Nagaya Warehouse, Ishikawa Prefectural Kaga-Honda Museum Hashizume-mon Tsuzuki Yagura Tower, and Hashizume-mon Gate) • The Fourth High School Memorial Museum of Cultural Exchange, Ishikawa Museum of History See armaments and other items (Ishikawa Modern Literature Museum) • Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art Learn about the history of Ishikawa, that were used by the samurai. • Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History • Kaga-Honda Museum • Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts built on a foundation of samurai culture. Take a photo of yourself Swords, armor, The perfect destination looking just like someone from long ago! and more that were Double Ticket for art lovers! The permanent Ishikawa Ishikawa Red Brick Museum Double Ticket once used by the exhibition includes the Red Brick Museums Experience the thrill of local festivals on a 3D screen! Honda Clan, chief vassals Adults ¥500, college students ¥400, Pheasant-Shaped Glazed The buildings themselves of the Kaga Domain free admission for kids under 18 Incense Burner, a must-see are designated as important during the Edo era Includes admission to the Kaga-Honda Museum and the SAMPLE national treasure! cultural properties, (17th to late 19th century). Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History. and their beautiful An exciting chance to glass-walled resting area see many items once Published by: See Back for More Details makes a great place to take See the feudal lord’s procession! on Each Destination! a break from walking. owned and used by Executive Committee for the Vitalization and Promotion of Kenrokuen Area Cultural Zone the samurai! Information shown is accurate as of the time of printing, but may have changed since then. Oct. 2019 count Ticke count Ticke count Ticke Dis ts Dis ts Dis ts Ishikawa Kenrokuen Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefectural ＋１ Accepted ＋１ Accepted ＋１ Accepted Cultural Properties Free Garden Castle Park Museum of Art Conservation Studio Admission

Considered one of Japan’s finest gardens. Kenrokuen Garden was originally Kanazawa Castle, originally built in 1580, serves as a symbol of the city’s This museum’s broad collection features art and crafts The dynamic made over a long period by order of the lords of the Kaga Domain, and historic and cultural heritage. Today, this park where the castle once stood from long ago up through the modern era, designs and bold A modern facility built into a former army building with a charmingly today it is an iconic feudal lord garden from the Edo era (17th to late 19th features an open feel and beautiful greenery. On Fridays, Saturdays, and including everyday items decorated with Kaga colors of Old old-fashioned feel. This studio is the only place in Japan where visitors can Kutani Ware century). This garden is located in central Kanazawa, offering a place to the night before each national holiday, the park stays open until 21:00, lit up maki-e gold and silver decorations owned by watch through windows as experts restore old cultural properties like enjoy natural beauty through all four seasons, even in the middle of the city. for visitors to enjoy. the samurai, a collection of Kutani Ware, mounted scrolls, byobu folding screens, old documents, lacquerware, and traditional craft items produced by living more. Visitors can also learn about the restoration process through videos and informational panels. Experience national treasures, and more. The museum the magical lit-up also boasts a broad collection of Old Kutani atmosphere Ware, considered the origin of the world-famous Kutani Ware. These ceramics are certain to captivate, with their dynamic designs and bold colors. Spring Summer

See expert Glazed incense techniques A spectacular burners originally used from up close Japanese garden in tea ceremony, now Walking Distance from the Nearest Bus Stop rebuilt based on national treasure old pictures Walking Distance from the Nearest Bus Stops Autumn S RL LL Winter 8 7 9 — 1 min. (Ishikawamon Gate) S S RL LL — 3 min. Walking Distance from the Nearest Bus Stops Foreign Language Support 2 min. from the Katsurazaka Gate of Foreign Language Support 5 9 8 8 S Website: Kenrokuen Garden Website: 6 — 2 min. S RL LL — 1 min. (Katsurazaka Gate) Walking Distance from the Nearest Bus Stops 8 7 9 English, Chinese (Simplified ●Open 7:00 to 18:00 Mar. 1 to Oct. 15 English, Chinese (Simplified S & Traditional), and Korean & Traditional), and Korean 2 min. from the Zuishinzaka Gate of 6 — 1 min. (Kodatsuno Gate) 8:00 to 17:00 Oct. 16 to end of Feb. Kenrokuen Garden S S RL LL Pamphlets: Pamphlets: 5 9 8 8 — 2 min. S S RL LL Sections of the castle that require paid admission Foreign Language Support — 2 min. (Mayumizaka Gate) English, Chinese (Simplified English, Chinese (Simplified S 5 9 8 8 are open 9:00 to 16:30 (Last admission at 16:00) ●Open 9:30 to 18:00 — 3 min. & Traditional), Korean, ●Open 365 days a year & Traditional), Korean, ●Closed for new year holidays and Website: English 6 French, Spanish, Italian, French, Spanish, Italian, Pamphlets: English ●Open 7:00 to 18:00 Mar. 1 to Oct. 15 and ●Free admission during exhibit changes 2 min. from the Zuishinzaka Gate of Foreign Language Support 8:00 to 17:00 Oct. 16 to end of Feb. and Thai Admission to Hishi Yagura Tower, Gojikken and Thai ●Standard Admission: Adults ¥370, On-Site Signage: English On-Site Signage: On-Site Signage: Kenrokuen Garden Pamphlets: ●Open 365 days a year Nagaya Warehouse, Hashizume-mon Tsuzuki college students ¥290, Exhibit Signage: English English English, Simplified Chinese, English, Simplified Chinese, Voice Guide: On-Site Signage: English ●Admission: Yagura Tower, and Hashizume-mon Gate: free admission for kids under 18 ●Open 9:30 to 17:00 Exhibit Signage: Adults 18 and up ¥320, kids 6–17 ¥100 and Korean Adults 18 and up ¥320, kids 6–17 ¥100 and Korean (Separate fee required for special exhibitions) English, Chinese and Korean ●Closed for new year holidays ●Free Admission English http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kenrokuen/e/index.html http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kanazawajou/e/index.html http://www.ishibi.pref.ishikawa.jp/e_home/ http://www.ishibi.pref.ishikawa.jp/jpc/cars/

count Ticke count Ticke Dis ts Dis ts Free ＋１ Double Ticket ＋１ Double Ticket Ishikawa Prefectural count Ticke Ishikawa Prefectural Ishikawa Prefectural Admission* Dis ts Accepted Accepted Museum of Traditional Museum of History Kaga-Honda Museum Noh Theater Arts and Crafts ＋１ Accepted See a diorama of the over 2,000 vassals who would accompany the feudal Explore a collection of items owned by the Honda Clan, chief vassals of the Noh is the world’s oldest performing lord during the Edo era (17th to late 19th century) as they made the trip to Kaga Domain during the Edo era (17th to late 19th century): armaments, art, handed down from generation See 36 different traditional crafts from Ishikawa all in one place, including and from Edo (now Tokyo) on foot, giant 3D videos of Ishikawa’s exciting horse harnesses, old documents, arts and crafts, and much more. View to generation almost entirely Kutani Ware, Wajima Lacquerware, Kaga Yuzen dyeing, Kanazawa gold festivals at the museum movie theater, and more, as you learn about the suits of armor, helmets, swords, and spears from up close, for a unique look unchanged, and has been awarded leaf, and more. Learn about the beauty and pleasures of these various local history and culture of Ishikawa. The free Hands-On Interaction Hall offers at the days of the samurai. intangible cultural heritage traditional crafts, and how they still remain a part of everyday life. plenty to enjoy for kids and adults alike! recognition by UNESCO. Noh was The museum gift shop also features a great selection of Diorama of Learn about particularly beloved by the feudal craft items at affordable prices! the feudal lord‛s the history of lords of the Kaga Domain, procession! the samurai through actual who promoted it among historic items! both the samurai and the common people. On days without performances, visitors can have a closer look at the unique features Performance of the stage, such as the Some Schedule Walking Distance from the Nearest Bus Stop Foreign Language Support large jars buried performances Website: English, Chinese feature S underneath: a 6 — 3 min. (Simplified & Traditional), Walking Distance from the Nearest Bus Stop explanations traditional way of and Korean S in English 5 min. from the Kodatsuno Gate of Pamphlets: 6 — 3 min. helping the sound of Kenrokuen Garden English, Chinese (Simplified Foreign Language Support the stage resonate. & Traditional), and Korean 5 min. from the Kodatsuno Gate of Walking Distance from the Nearest Bus Stop ●Open 9:00 to 17:00 On-Site Signage: Kenrokuen Garden Website: English (Last admission at 16:30) English, Simplified Chinese, Pamphlets: English S Walking Distance from the Nearest Bus Stop 6 — 1 min. ●Closed for new year holidays and and Korean ●Open 9:00 to 17:00 (Last admission at 16:30) On-Site Signage: English during exhibit changes ●Closed Thu. (Dec. to Feb.), new year holidays, Exhibit Signage: English Exhibit Signage: English S 6 — 1 min. ●Admission: Adults ¥300, college students ¥240, (Some informational and during exhibit changes Connects directly to Kenrokuen Garden free admission for kids under 18 printouts also available) ●Admission: Adults ¥400, college students ¥300, Bldg. 1 Bldg. 2 Bldg. 3 3 min. from the Kodatsuno Gate of Foreign Language Support Foreign Language Support (Separate fee required for special exhibitions) free admission for kids under 18 (Hands-On Interaction Hall) Voice Guide: Kenrokuen Garden ●Open 9:00 to 17:00

Kaga-Honda Museum Pamphlets: Website: English Ishikawa Prefectural English, Chinese, and Korean Museum of History ●Closed 3rd Thu. of Apr. to Nov., https://ishikawa-rekihaku.jp/en/ http://honda-museum.jp/english/ English, Simplified Chinese, Pamphlets: English Lounge ●Open 9:00 to 17:00 (days without performances) every Thu. of Dec. to Mar., and (Last admission for tours at 16:30) and Korean new year holidays On-Site Signage: English ●Closed Mon., holidays, and new year holidays On-Site Signage: English ●Free admission to 1st floor; 2nd floor admission: Exhibit Signage: English These three red brick buildings were originally built around 1909, to serve ●*Free admission for tours of the stage Performance Explanations: Adults 18 and up ¥260, Adults 65 and up ¥210, Voice Guide: Ishikawa as military armories; after the war, they were used for the Kanazawa College (Only available on days with no performances) English (some performances) kids 6–17 ¥100, kids under 6 free English, Chinese and Korean Red Brick Museums of Art before becoming these museums. These historic buildings have been faithfully restored to their original exterior appearance. https://noh-theater.jp/en/ http://www.ishikawa-densankan.jp/english/index.html