Sightseeing

Introducing sightseeing spots where you can feel history and culture

The Matsusaki area is full of tourist spots where you can feel the history and culture.
Our staff will introduce you to some recommended tourist spots where you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and local cuisine.

Kenroku-en Garden
and Kanazawa Castle

This is one of Kanazawa’s most famous tourist spots.
It is a reproduction of the garden beloved by successive lords of the Kaga domain, and you can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, autumn leaves in the fall, and snow hangings in the winter.
Illumination events are also held regularly.

*About 40 minutes by car from Matsusaki
*Website →
https://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kenrokuen/e/index.html

Higashi Chaya District

The stone-paved streets are lined with quaint townhouses, and the townscape strongly reflects Kanazawa’s traditions and artistic culture, which were encouraged by the Kaga domain.

*About 40 minutes by car from Matsusaki
*Website →
https://chayagai.goldleaf-sakuda.jp/en/

Omicho Market

Omicho Market, located in the center of Kanazawa, is a market that has flourished with the development of Kanazawa as the kitchen of Kanazawa citizens over the years. It is a bustling place where you can do your daily shopping, with around 170 stores lined up along narrow alleys, selling everything from fresh seasonal seafood, vegetables, and fruit, to meat, souvenirs, confectionery, and other food-related items, as well as fresh flowers, clothing, and other food and household items.

*About 40 minutes by car from Matsusaki
*Website →
https://ohmicho-ichiba.com/

21st Century Museum

This is an art museum that houses contemporary art.
The modern circular building exhibits many works, including “Swimming Pool” by Leandro Erlich.
We also recommend visiting Kenrokuen Garden, which is nearby.

*About 40 minutes by car from Matsusaki
*Website →
https://www.kanazawa21.jp/en/

Nagamachi samurai residence area

The Nagamachi Samurai Residence Site, where old earthen walls and stone-paved alleys remain, is lined with magnificent samurai residences. It has been designated a traditional environment preservation area and a scenic district, and the area still maintains its quaint scenery.

*About 40 minutes by car from Matsusaki
*Website →
https://www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp/spot/detail_10195.html

Myoryuji Temple
<Ninja Temple>

Founded by Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga domain, the temple is commonly known as the “Ninja Temple” because it is filled with traps, escape routes, hidden staircases, secret rooms and other devices throughout the interior, making it seem like a trick house.

*About 40 minutes by car from Matsusaki
*Website →
http://www.myouryuji.or.jp/en.html

World Heritage Site: Shirakawa-go

This Gassho-style village, with its beautiful scenery that could be described as an original Japanese landscape, was recognized and designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 1976. In 1995, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (cultural heritage) along with Gokayama (Toyama Prefecture) as the Gassho-style Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama.

*About 120 minutes by car from Matsusaki
*Website →
https://shirakawa-go.gr.jp/en/

Matsusaki surrounding area

Tatsunokuchi Onsen is located at the foot of the Hakusan mountain range and is an area brimming with natural beauty, with lush nature surrounding the Tedori River and views of the sacred mountain Hakusan.
The area has also been home to a wealth of history and culture since the Manyo period, traditional crafts such as Kutani ware are thriving, and ruins such as ancient tombs are scattered throughout the area.

Ishikawa Zoo

Ishikawa Zoo opened in Tatsunokuchi Hillside Park on October 9, 1999. The 23-hectare site makes use of the natural topography to recreate the animals’ natural habitats. We also strive to be a facility that is kind to animals, the environment, and people.

*Approximately 15 minutes on foot
*Website →
https://www.ishikawazoo.jp/index.html

The Kutani porcelain Art Museum

It opened in 1982 (Showa 57) to look back on the history of Kutani ware, appreciate masterpieces of the past, and show the new breath of modern Kutani to the general public.

*About 10 minutes by car from Matsusaki
*Website →
https://www.kutaniyaki.or.jp/

Nomi City Monomiyama Sports Park

Nomi City Monomiyama Sports Park has many trees and is well maintained, so it is a park where you can spend a pleasant time, especially on sunny days. You can see beautiful scenery in each season: cherry blossoms in spring, beautiful greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and a blanket of snow in winter.

*Approximately 10 minutes on foot
*Website →
https://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/spot/detail_6204.html