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Ishikawa



Ishikawa prefecture (石川県 Ishikawa-ken) is in the central Chubu region of the main Japanese island Honshu.

Cities
  • Kanazawa — the prefectural capital and one of Japan's best-preserved samurai towns
  • Komatsu — construction equipment manufacturers and a famous temple


  • Other destinations
  • Hakusan National Park
  • Noto Peninsula — hot springs and rugged scenery


  • Get in

    By plane
    Ishikawa's main airport is in Komatsu, but Wajima on the Noto Peninsula also has a tiny airport, and Toyama is also fairly convenient.

    By train

    By bus

    Ishikawa (石川 "rocky river") is a Japanese surname. It can refer to:

    Places
  • Ishikawa Prefecture
  • Ishikawa-gun, district, Ishikawa Prefecture
  • Ishikawa-gun, district, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Ishikawa-machi, town, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Ishikawa-shi, city, Okinawa Prefecture


  • Real People
  • Chiaki Ishikawa, musician
  • Goemon Ishikawa, thief, would-be assassin
  • Hideo Ishikawa, voice actor
  • Jun Ishikawa, author
  • Jun Ishikawa, video game music composer
  • Kaoru Ishikawa, developer of the Ishikawa diagram
  • Koji Ishikawa, artist
  • Naohiro Ishikawa, football (soccer) player
  • Rika Ishikawa, musician
  • Takuboku Ishikawa, poet
  • Yoji Ishikawa, photographer
  • Travis Ishikawa, baseball player


  • Fictional Characters
  • Keiko Ishikawa, wife of Miles O'Brien, Star Trek
  • Ishikawa, a member of Public Security Section 9, Ghost in the Shell
  • Goemon Ishikawa XIII, the samurai member of Lupin's gang in Lupin III


  • Other
  • Ishikawa diagram, cause-and-effect diagram, developed by Kaoru Ishikawa
  • Ishikawa clan, a Japanese clan mainly taking place during the Sengoku Period.


  • See also
  • Japanese name

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    Hotels in Ishikawa
     Apa Hotel Osaka Tanimachi Score 6.875 from 4 reviews
    1-3-12 Uchi-honmachi, Chuo-ku 6.88/10
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    Osaka Downtown Hostel Score 0 from 0 reviews
    2-16-24 Shikitsunishi Naniwa Ku 0/10
    Osaka city is pretty much a flat city, so you can easily cycle to get around. Places of interest nearby include the Kansai area, Kyoto (55 minutes), Kobe (40 minutes), Nara (50 minutes) and Himeji (one hour and 15 minutes). ... more
     
    Rinkai Hotel Kitamise Score 6 from 1 reviews
    6-2 Dejimahamadori 6/10
    Parking: 100 parking spaces (500 yen/including tax) Other facilities: Public Spa ... more
     
     Hotel Halftime Score 7.825 from 8 reviews
    2-11-1 Shibatsuji-cho 7.83/10
    Parking : 37 parking spaces (free) Check out over charge : Until 12:00, 20% / Until 15:00, 50% / After 15:00, 100% ... more
     
    Marks W Hotel Nara Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Takadacho92-15,Kouriyama city,Yamato gun 0/10
    During your stay you can explore Nara' s UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is made up of 8 temples, shrines and ruins - Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangō-ji, Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji and Heijō Palace Remains - together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest. To enjoy nature, you can visit Nara Park, which has free-roaming deers. ... more
     
    More hotels in Ishikawa

    Osaka One Day Walking Tour including lunch and Osaka River Cruise 6.5 hours

    Osaka Floating Garden Observatory Enjoy one full day walking tour of Osaka visiting the famous historical sights and city highlights such as Osaka Castle, Aerial Garden Observatory and Twin Towers.

    Tour Highlights include:

    Aerial Garden Observatory
    The Aerial Garden observatory is on the 40th floor of the building and allows you to enjoy full view of the city of Osaka.

    Osaka Castle
    Osaka Castle is noted for its magnificence and immense stones used in its construction. The castle, towering over the city, stands on a stone rampart. Many relics of the Toyotomi who built the castle originally, and Old Osaka are exhibited inside.

    Osaka River Cruise
    Enjoy a 60-minute boat ride with passing views of Osaka including Osaka Castle, Twin Towers, City Hall on Nakanoshima lsle.

    Click here for more information and Booking Details


    Kyoto and Nara Day Tour (From Osaka) - Golden Pavilion, Todaiji 10.5 hours

    Nara Park - Deer Park See both Kyoto and Nara in this great one day tour from Osaka.

    Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is now the country's seventh largest city with a population of 1.4 million people and a modern face. Enjoy this morning tour to see some of the main highlights of this wonderful city, steeped in culture.

    Japan's first permanent capital was established in the year 710 at Heijo, the city now known as Nara. As the influence and political ambitions of the city's powerful Buddhist monasteries grew to become a serious threat to the government, the capital was moved to Nagaoka in 784.

    Nara is located in the Kinai plain, less than one hour from Kyoto. Due to its past as the first permanent capital, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples.

    Tour Highlights Include:

    • Nijo Castle
    • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    • Buffet Lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center
    • Todaiji Temple
    • Deer Park
    • Kasuga Shrine

    Please see the information in 'Itinerary' for details about visiting each place. Click here for more information and Booking Details


    Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour (Complete Journey by Motorcoach) 11.5 hours

    Mt Fuji Mount Fuji (Fujisan) is with 3776 meters Japan's highest mountain. It is not surprising that the nearly perfectly shaped volcano has been worshipped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity among artists and common people.

    Mount Fuji is a dormant volcano, which most recently erupted in 1708. It stands on the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures and can be seen from Tokyo and Yokohama on clear days.

    Note however, that clouds and poor visibility often block the view of Mount Fuji, and you have to consider yourself lucky if you get a clear view of the mountain. Visibility tends to be better during the colder seasons of the year than in summer, and in the early morning and late evening hours.

    Deluxe motorcoach drive along the expressway to Mt. Fuji
    Depart from Tokyo to enjoy a scenic drive aboard a deluxe motorcoach to Mt.Fuji (3,776m . or 12,388ft.)

    Fuji Visitor Center
    Nature, culture and artwork concerning Mt.Fuji are on display at the information center. When the center is closed (Monday and certain other days), Peace Pagoda located on the way to Hakone will visit instead.

    Drive up Mt. Fuji 5th station
    Enjoy the spectacular drive halfway up Mt. Fuji to the Fifth Station (altitude 2,305 m.). The natural scenery en route is sure to impress.

    Lunch at a local restaurant
    Enjoy Japanese style lunch at a restaurant. Vegetarian food is available on request.

    A cruise on Lake Ashi
    Experience a delightful cruise on Lake Ashi aboard a large sightseeing boat. Let the crisp air & surrounding scenery refresh you.

    Mt. Komagatake Aerial Cableway
    Ride an aerial cableway up and down Mt.Komagatake for a sweeping view of celebrated Hakone National Park.

    Return to Tokyo
    Return to Tokyo by deluxe motorcoach, with a brief stop at Odawara Station to drop off participa Click here for more information and Booking Details





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