A drive for museums & experience spots

This is a driving route around experiential and participatory spots, where you can experience Japanese traditional arts and crafts, as well as family leisure spots. The goal is “Shirayama-Hime Shrine.” Let’s pray for the safety of the trip and the health of the family.


 

1. Depart from Katayamazu Onsen
2. Asano Taiko Drum Exhibit
3. Kutani Chinaware Ceramic Village
4. Ishikawa Insect Museum
5. Shishiku Highland
6. Shirayama-Hime Shrine
1. Depart from Katayamazu Onsen
2. Asano Taiko Drum Exhibit
3. Kutani Chinaware Ceramic Village
4. Ishikawa Insect Museum
5. Shishiku Highland
6. Shirayama-Hime Shrine

 Katayamazu Onsen

This hot spring area is located on the shores of the Shibayama-gata lagoon, with a view of sacred Mt. Hakusan. Every year from around late October to early February, you can see the beautiful white swans that spend the winter at Shibayama-gata.
 

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34min /29.3km
 
 
 

 Asano Taiko Drum Exhibit

This taiko drums exhibition and experience facility is operated by Asano Taiko, which manufactures and sells various taiko drums. You can experience “beating” the taiko, “seeing” a live taiko performance, and “making” a mini drum.
 

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17min / 8.6km
 
 
 

 Kutani Chinaware Ceramic Village

This facility offers information on Kutani ware (Kutani-yaki), Ishikawa’s representative traditional craft. The “Kutani-yaki pottery museum” on the premises offers hands-on classes, such as a potter’s wheel and overglaze painting.
 

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23min / 13km
 
 
 

 Ishikawa Insect Museum

Many insects from all over the world are on display. In the butterfly greenhouse, the largest on the Sea of Japan side, you can see butterflies flying all year round.
 

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4min / 1.3km
 
 
 

 Shishiku Highland

This plateau surrounded by rich greenery has a gondola that will take you to the summit 650 meters above sea level, from where there is a grandstand view of the Kanazawa plain and the Sea of Japan. At the summit, it’s also possible to experience a two-person paraglider with an instructor.
 

 
3min / 0.9km
 
 
 

 Shirayama-Hime Shrine

This is the head shrine for some 3,000 Shirayama Shrines that exist throughout Japan. The vast precincts contain huge old trees standing in line, with a solemn atmosphere in keeping with sanctuary.
 

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