Things to Do in Ishikawa
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Ishikawa.
When to catch the colours in Ishikawa?
Average red maple, golden ginkgo and cherry blossom dates for Ishikawa, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Red maples
- Leaves turnNov 24
- Peak viewingNov 24 – Dec 8
- Golden ginkgo
- Leaves turnNov 10
- Peak viewingNov 10 – Nov 24
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersApr 3
- Full bloomApr 8
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Ishikawa first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kanazawa — Kenroku-en garden, preserved geisha and samurai districts, and gold leaf on everything from crafts to ice cream — plus the Kaga onsen towns and the rugged Noto peninsula. It's the classic 'old Japan without the crowds' stop.
The Hokuriku Shinkansen runs direct from Tokyo in about two and a half to three hours. From Kyoto or Osaka, the Thunderbird express plus a quick shinkansen hop at Tsuruga does it in around two.
The city core is a comfortable two days on foot — garden, castle park, Higashi Chaya, the markets. Add a third for a Kaga onsen soak or an offbeat detour like the Motorcar Museum in Komatsu.