Ishikawa
Crafts, Cuisine, Coastline: Quintessential Japan
About
About 2.5 hours from Tokyo, Ishikawa Prefecture stretches along the Sea of Japan coast, where refined culture meets dramatic coastal and mountain scenery. Kanazawa, a beautifully preserved castle town, is home to Kenrokuen Garden, samurai and geisha districts, and a rich legacy of traditional arts. Beyond the city, the Noto Peninsula reveals fishing villages, rugged shores, and terraced rice fields shaped by centuries of maritime life, while historic hot spring areas such as Kaga Onsen add relaxation to the journey. Renowned for gold leaf, Kutani porcelain, Wajima lacquerware, and Kaga Yuzen silk dyeing, as well as exquisite cuisine—from fresh seafood to Kaga vegetables and Noto beef—Ishikawa offers an elegant blend of tradition, nature, and culinary excellence away from the big-city crowds.
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Gastronomy
Farm to table produce rich in heritage and flavour. Locally brewed sake and beer all served with that unique special ingredient of Japanese hospitality.
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Ishikawa
Koji Fermentation Tour at Historic Brewer
This tour takes you to Yamato Soy Sauce & Miso in Kanazawa, a historic brewery founded in 1911. Guests will explore Koji Park with a guide, craft their own miso soup, enjoy a fermented food lunch, and sample doburoku (cloudy sake) while discovering the rich culture of Japanese fermentation.
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Lacquerware Artist Visit & Sushi Lunch
An exclusive private tour visiting the workshop of Eiko Tanaka, a leading woodturner in Yamanaka lacquerware. Step into her private creative space—normally closed to the public—and witness up close the delicate yet powerful craftsmanship of handling the entire process alone, from woodturning to lacquering. Following the workshop visit, enjoy an exceptional sushi lunch served on exquisite wooden and lacquer vessels handcrafted by Tanaka herself. Savor a luxurious moment where the warmth of the wood and the beauty of the lacquer elevate world-class cuisine, delighting all five senses.
Heritage
Original, authentic and inspiring. Japanese crafts that support local communities and keep expert skills alive.
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Featured Itineraries
An Ishikawa Immersion
Experience Ishikawa through timeless craftsmanship, spiritual heritage, and refined cultural traditions
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Ishikawa Indulged
Indulge in Ishikawa’s refined culture, timeless craftsmanship, and serene hot-spring retreats
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Kobecopia: Gastronomy for Epicureans
The apex of Japanese culinary icons: sake & wagyu
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Day Trips
Arima Onsen Wellness Retreat
Holistic cultural wellness in the ancient hot spring town of Arima Onsen
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Wellness
Artistry in Harmony with Nature
An Artful Escape from Nasu’s Northern Highlands to Sacred Nikko
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Slow Travel
Nasu: An Exploration of "SHIZEN"
Explore rural Nasu through a lens of SHIZEN, humans and nature in harmony
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Adventure
Matsumoto & Zenkoji Kaido
Journey through time and tranquility on the ancient Zenkoji Kaido.
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Adventure
Kiso to Matsumoto
Discover the artistry of Kiso lacquerware and the grandeur of Matsumoto Castle.
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Slow Travel
Toyama Cultural Exploration Tour
Discover the Soul of Toyama — A Three-Day Journey Through Craft, Cuisine, & Culture
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