Hokuriku Region Travel Guide

A lush waterside paradise drawing bird lovers, insect enthusiasts, and flower admirers alike.

Splendid panoramas from the 7th-floor rooftop, with breathtaking scenery and rich nature of Fukushimagata.

Authentic Japanese ozashiki-asobi (tatami parlor entertainment) experience with the ever-elegant Furumachi Geigi.

Authentic Oiran photography shoots at the only studio in Japan with pro’s covering every step from prep to shooting.

A newly revived yet nostalgically charming shopping street, created by restoring retro row houses from an old market.

Try your hand at creating unique blown glass and stained glass pieces at this workshop nestled at the foot of the mountains.

Sheer power and great mining machines at this historic site! Try your hand and step up at this rare chance.

A photogenic atelier surrounded by peel art, offering a unique and artistic space.

Marine creatures native to the Sea of Japan and up-close encounters await at the aquarium!

Ski resort with everything for novice and expert skiiers including courses and a kids area.

Just 80 minutes from Tokyo! A ski resort with everything you need plus family-friendly fun.

Breathtaking views to rival the fjords of Northern Europe from aboard a glass-bottomed boat or observation deck.

Select Japanese beef and fresh offals meet wallet-friendly prices at this warm and friendly yakiniku joint.

A popular Japanese restaurant known for its fresh crab, blackthroat seaperch, and seasonal fish dishes, all sourced fresh every morning.

A former fishmonger-turned-izakaya, offering an abundance of fresh seafood sourced directly from Omicho Market.

Top-tier Niigata ingredients come alive in this Italian restaurant set in a Japan-infused rustic kominka house.

The originator of Fukui's famous katsudon, known for its aromatic original sauce that really makes the flavor pop!

Experience the sophistication of Echigo cuisine in an extraordinary space.

The true value of Makibi, the teppanyaki that locks in the flavor of branded Wagyu beef and brings out its deliciousness.

A variety of ingredients can be enjoyed in a rich variety of kushikatsu, kushiyaki, and kushiten.

The banquet cuisine once enjoyed by lords of old is now available in the modern age.

A cozy sushi restaurant with just 10 seats, open from 7 am, offering an intimate atmosphere.

A sweet shop produced by a long established Japanese sweet confectioner where visitors can enjoy sweets using Noto Ⅾainagon red beans are served.

Ever-popular rice flour pancakes at this café known for its penchant for using local Ishikawa ingredients and other regional produce.

The first full-scale outlet mall in the Hokuriku region, located in Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture.

A Japan-made beverage brand that’s always aligned with top-notch quality and the best ingredients.

A variety of the latest stores that showcase the "now" of Kanazawa.

170 stores are gathered at the gateway to Kanazawa.

This souvenir store offers a wide variety of items that make full use of gold leaf, from crafts to food products.

Perched on a cliff within a serene gorge, this secluded hot spring inn can only be reached by sightseeing boat, offering a truly unique and tranquil escape.

A popular inn offering therapeutic stays, featuring healing hot springs and homely meals for ultimate relaxation.

Nestled beside a mystical gorge, this elegant retreat offers a space to free your mind and soul.

Located at an altitude of 2,410 meters in the Tateyama Kurobe area, this is Japan's highest-altitude natural hot spring inn.

A perfect base for Hokuriku sightseeing, offering exquisite cuisine, relaxation, hot springs, and more to satisfy your travel desires.

A campsite operated by Snow Peak, offering an easy and accessible way for beginners to enjoy outdoor adventures.

A charming hot spring inn nestled in the lush nature of the Kurobe Gorge, offering a rich sense of travel and relaxation.

Known for its stunning open-air baths, this resort offers panoramic views of the Kurobe Gorge.

A hotel famous for its breakfast, offering small group tours with luxury shuttles and cars.

Located at an elevation of 1,930 meters, this highland hotel is nestled amidst the great outdoors.

Known as the "Eye Spring," this Japanese inn offers a rare hot spring experience, where guests can enjoy the freely flowing natural source waters in a secluded retreat.

A luxe time away to soak in the hot springs and delicious food.

A snow festival filled with events, featuring countless lanterns floating through the night sky.

Enjoy the powerful offshore fireworks from the spacious sandy beach seating.

Spellbound by larger-than-life floats in parade at this spectacular parade.

Japan’s highest number of food stalls and 800 years of traditions to behold at the jaw-dropping Kambara Festival.

A must-see magical parade of floats! Near 400 years of legends come alive at this larger-than-life festival.

A gorgeous "Fireworks of Prayer" that envelops the audience in emotion.

Experience the breathtaking snow walls up close, reaching up to 20 meters high.

A modern art festival held in Echigo-Tsumari, since 2000.

Dance that has been passed down for over 300 years in Etchu Yatsuo, a town in the mountains. It attracts about 200,000 people every year.

A light-up event at one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Kenrokuen.