Things to Do

Hokuriku Region Museums

Shirone Kite Museum

Kites from Japan and the world gather in a town with a history of 300 years for the Giant kite battle.

Niigata / Museums

D. T. Suzuki Museum

The museum about Buddhist philosopher, D. T. Suzuki, where you will have the chance to self-reflect.

Kanazawa / Museums

• 21 Nov 2022

  Experience Samurai Martial Arts in Kanazawa! Model Itinerary for 3 days/2 nights

  During the Edo period (1600-1868), the Kaga domain, known as “Kaga Hyakumangoku” (Kaga one-million goku), was the second largest Taihan (domain with over 10,000 goku area granted by the Shogun during the Edo period) after the Shogun Tokugawa families. Kanazawa, the capital of the Kaga domain, inherited this history and still retains a strong trace of samurai culture.

• 10 Oct 2022

  24 Noteworthy things to do in Kanazawa: A City Rich in History and Tradition

  Kanazawa has always flourished as a cultural city during the Edo period and was also known as Kaga Hyakumangoku. You can feel immersed amongst various activities such as walking through streets that retain the ambiance of the historically beautiful Edo period,savoring fresh seafood from Kanazawa Port, and visiting museums where you can appreciate glittering traditional crafts and outstanding contemporary art. Let's introduce some wonderful tourist spots, gourmet food, and accommodation facilities in Kanazawa, a city deeply imbued with the history and tradition of a culturally prosperous city.

HOTARUIKA MUSEUM

Learn about “Hotaruika” a firefly squid, which is said to be the mystery of Toyama Bay, by seeing and touching.

Toyama / Museums

Kanazawa Noh Museum

Experience and learn about Noh, with a focus on "Kaga Hosho," in an enjoyable manner at this museum.

Kanazawa / Museums

Megane Museum

Have a hands-on experience at one of the world’s three best eyewear producers.

Fukui / Museums

Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

Learn about the history and culture of “Miketsukuni” presenting food to the Imperial Court in the old times.

Fukui / Museums

Kanaz Forest of Creation

A place where people can interact through "creative" activities while experiencing the four seasons.

Fukui / Museums

Koshinokuni Museum of Literature

Promotes the charm of artists and works associated with Toyama Prefecture.

Toyama / Museums

Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum

Discover the history of the internationally acclaimed Tsuruga Port, famous for the “Visa for Life.”

Fukui / Museums

Kanazawa Umimirai Library

Selected as one of the "Top 25 Most Beautiful Public Libraries in the World", this is the city's fourth largest library.

Kanazawa / Museums

Hokugin Galerie Millet

Casually enjoy the world’s famous art in a town arcade.

Toyama / Museums

National Crafts Museum

Visitors will be exposed to numerous masterpieces at Japan's only national museum specializing in crafts and design.

Kanazawa / Museums

Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse

Relive the nostalgic days in this venue.

Fukui / Museums

Echigo Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET

The main stage for the Art Triennale where you can always see contemporary art.

Niigata / Museums

Toyama Glass Art Museum

The attraction of glass art is transmitted from the city of glass.

Toyama / Museums

• 14 Sep 2023

  Ignite the Soul at this Coveted Tour in Toyama, the City of Glass

  Join this exclusive tour for a deep dive into the sought-ofter allures of Toyama City. With glass-making and more, here’s a breakdown of the types of craftsmanship you can expect along the way!

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

One of Japan’s Largest Geology and Paleontology Museums, with a Focus on Dinosaurs.

Fukui / Museums

• 16 Jan 2017

  Fukui Prefecture, the Kingdom of Dinosaurs! Let’s Go See Dinosaurs!

  Many fossils of dinosaurs have been excavated from within Fukui Prefecture, including those of several newly discovered species of dinosaurs, earning it the name “Dinosaur Kingdom.” Model dinosaurs are set up throughout the prefecture’s cities, and this article will introduce popular spots within Fukui Prefecture where you can see them!

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

The artistic town, Kanazawa, offers a variety of participation-oriented modern art for everyone to enjoy.

Kanazawa / Museums

Gono no yakata - Northern Culture Museum

A wealthy farmer's mansion that concentrates the "beauty of Japan" with its gardens, seasonal flowers, and art works.

Niigata / Museums

Niigata Prefectural Museum of History

A life-size diorama recreates the history of Niigata, a snow country, from the Jomon Period to the present day.

Niigata / Museums

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History

A brick historical building where everyone can enjoy experiencing history and culture.

Kanazawa / Museums

Kutaniyaki Art museum

Everything from the birth of Kutani ware (Kutaniyaki) to Kutani ware as a modern art form.

Ishikawa / Museums

Toyama Museum of Art and Design

A place to share the brilliance of art and design.

Toyama / Museums

Niigata City History Museum - Minatopia

In a quaint port town, immerse yourself in Niigata’s history.

Niigata / Museums

Niigata Manga Animation Museum

Play a chase with Lum chan at the hands-on museum of manga and anime (animation).

Niigata / Museums