
Ishikawa
The "Noto Theater Hall" is located approximately a 20-minute drive from the Wakura Onsen public bath in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Established through the long-standing collaboration between actor Tatsuya Nakadai’s troupe "Mumeijuku" and Nakajima Town in Nanao City, the theater has become a hub for community-based “theater town development,” hosting a wide range of performances and events throughout the year. One of its most distinctive features is the large stage doors that can be opened to incorporate the natural outdoor scenery into the performance, making it a truly rare venue on a global scale.
You can spend a lot of time just looking at the exhibits at museums and art galleries, but why not take part in the exhibitions and events held at various locations? Its charm is overwhelming, and some fans say they have fallen in love with museums and art galleries because of the special exhibitions. It is also refreshing to visit local shrines and temples and admire the Buddhist statues and gardens. There are some temples where you can experience meditation, sutra copying, etc., so why not knock on the gate and try a little spiritual training?
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能登演劇堂
The "Noto Theater Hall" is located approximately a 20-minute drive from the Wakura Onsen public bath in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Established through the long-standing collaboration between actor Tatsuya Nakadai’s troupe "Mumeijuku" and Nakajima Town in Nanao City, the theater has become a hub for community-based “theater town development,” hosting a wide range of performances and events throughout the year. One of its most distinctive features is the large stage doors that can be opened to incorporate the natural outdoor scenery into the performance, making it a truly rare venue on a global scale.
萬松園 あいうえおの杜
This experiential complex is located in the naturally rich satoyama of Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It serves as the "first point" connecting tourists with the charms of the satoyama that are familiar to locals. Walking along the approximately 360m-long "sky corridor," you can enjoy the spectacular mountain views and the "forest sea of clouds" that are sure to look great on social media. There is also a cafe popular for its rice flour pancakes, and a "forest play area" where children can play inside the building, so the whole family can have fun regardless of the weather. There are campervan sites and cottages, so it's nice to be able to extend your trip to explore the hot spring town after sweating.
自遊花人水引ミュージアム
At the Jiyukajin Mizuhiki Museum in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, you can enjoy a variety of works, including original Mizuhiki "Shiki no Ito" lampshades made in 200 colors that transport you to a fantastical space. In the gallery on the 3rd floor of the adjoining store, there is a hands-on class where you can learn how to make mizuhiki in about 30 minutes by a mizuhiki craftsman, and there is also a display and sale of mizuhiki interior goods and accessories. Yuriko Hirose, a mizuhiki artist who won the Kanazawa City Cultural Activities Award, is spreading the word about modern mizuhiki. Recommended for making memories of your trip to Kanazawa.