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Kanakura Village

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ACCESS INFORMATION

From Kyoto to Kanazawa

From Tokyo to Kanazawa

Kyoto Station

Approx. 1 hour by plane

Haneda Airport
Tokyo Station

Komatsu Airport
Approx. 2.5 hours
by Hokuriku Shinkansen

Kanazawa Station

From Tokyo to Noto
Approx. 1 hour by plane

Haneda Airport

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Approx. 2 hours 10 minutes
by Limited Express Train

Kanazawa Station

From Osaka to Kanazawa
Osaka StationApprox. 2.5 hours
by Limited Express Train

Kanazawa Station

From Nagoya to Kanazawa
Noto Satoyama
AirportNagoya StationApprox. 3 hours
by Limited Express Train

Kanazawa Station

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Contents8

1. Ishikawa-mon Gate in Kanazawa Castle
Park standing out against the cherry
blossoms in full bloom
2. Dyeing scene at the Kaga Yuzen Studio
3. Tea ceremony at a tearoom in Kanazawa
4. KAMU kanazawa, a contemporary artmuseum
5. Hiking along the coast of Noto Peninsula
6. Noto Nigyo Washi (traditional Japanesepaper) containing seasonal flowers
7. Vegetable harvesting experience at theSatoyama Marugoto Hotel
8. Restaurant with its distinguishing large
thatched roof

P.4

Living with Nature
Living with Tradition
Highlights

P.6

Recommended Route
Stay / Gourmet food / Activities / Special

P.8

Unique Samurai
Cultural Experience
with the Locals
Highlights

P.10 Recommended Route
Stay / Gourmet food / Activities / Special

The many charms ofKanazawa & NotoEnjoy a sustainable trip
Kanazawa has prospered as a castle town since the days of the samurai, andon the Noto Peninsula, visitors can enjoy the rich natural environment facing
the Sea of Japan. The traditional lifestyle and culture remain, preserving andnurturing a sustainable society. We propose a trip where you can experience
the beauty of nature and traditional culture and share luxurious moments
which are unique to this region.
Leandro Erlich INFINITE STARCASE

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Living with Nature
Living with Tradition
Explore the Noto Peninsula's natural beauty andKanazawa, where traditional culture is still alive.
Meet people who combine sustainability andinnovation.

Highlights
Enjoying the beautiful
scenery and the richlifestyle unique to thisregion and sharing theslow passing of time andthe pleasant atmosphere.
Night auction tour
The market adjacent to Kanazawa Port offers a variety of seafoodcaught in the surrounding area. The market offers night tours during
the lifting of the ban on bottom trawl fishing from September to thefollowing June to observe the night auction, which is usually closed tothe public.

Kanakura Walk

Visit to a young artisan's workshop

Inland on the Noto Peninsula, the village of Kanakura is an

Kanazawa has a thriving traditional craft culture. There

area where small rice paddies and reservoirs are spreadare various craft studios producing a wide variety ofacross a hilly terrain. You will walk through the tranquil

works, including ceramics, lacquerware, and dyeing. You

scenery guided by a foreigner who has settled here, andwill visit the homes of young artisans who are innovatinghear about the lifestyle and activities to preserve theold craftsmanship with new styles and methods.

traditions here.

4The Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces, a steep slope facing the Sea of Japan, are made up of more than
1,000 small rice paddies, layered one on top of the other, and offer a beautiful scenery in every season.

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4 Day, 3 Night Plan
Recommended Route

Stay

Trip to Noto and Kanazawa toexperience nature and tradition

Gourmet foodDay 1
10:00 A.M.

Noto Satoyama Airport
10:30 A.M.

Restaurant Kayabuki-an 2This restaurant is housed in a traditional Japanese thatchedroof house. After exploring the surroundings, enjoy lunchmade from local vegetables, wild plants, and seasonings.

1:30 P.M.

1

Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces 1

Hyatt Centric Kanazawa

ORIGO

Just a 2-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, this is an excellent

A restaurant by a chef from Italy. The restaurant is located in a

3:00 P.M.

location for sightseeing in Kanazawa. Artworks are displayed

wooden machiya (traditional merchant townhouse) near Kanazawa

Ono Charcoal Factory 3

throughout the building, creating a museum-like atmosphere.

Station, and is furnished with innovative furniture made by local

You will visit a craftsman who is carrying on the charcoal
making tradition in Noto. He makes special charcoal used intea ceremonies, and is highly respected.

The contemporary design inspired by the image of Kanazawa andartisans. Enjoy creative Italian cuisine that emphasizes seasonal

the spaciousness make for a comfortable stay.

flavors and colors.

Day 2Activities

9:00 A.M.

SpecialKanakura Walk 4
Walk through the inland countryside guided by a foreigner
who has moved here or hike along the coast with its sheer
cliffs.

4:00 P.M.

Higashi Chaya District 5
Transfer from Noto to Kanazawa. Stroll through beautiful
streets lined with lattice-fronts, and visit stores selling crafts
and accessories made with gold leaf.
2

6:00 P.M.

Night auction tour
7:00 P.M.

ORIGO 69:00 P.M.

Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Stay at a luxury hotel right next to Kanazawa Station.
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8:00 A.M.

Kenrokuen Garden & 21st Century Museumof Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Hiking in Noto

Evening bar hopping tour

Located at the tip of the Noto Peninsula, Suzu has a variety ofKanazawa is full of bars and pubs that offer a friendly welcome.

coastlines, including cliffs and sandy beaches, where you can enjoy

We will guide you through the streets lined with small drinking

a 1.5-hour hike with a view of forests and the sea. If you have time,

establishments where even locals need an introduction to enter.

you can also visit the Rokkosaki Lighthouse and Mitsukejima Island,

You will enjoy interactions with the friendly and talkative regulars

also known as "Gunkanjima" (Battleship Island).

and shopkeepers.

Visit to Kenrokuen Garden, famed as one of the three mostbeautiful gardens in Japan, and the 21st Century Museumof Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, which is known for its
innovative architecture.

11:00 A.M.

56KAMU kanazawa■ Travel requirements

Visit to the contemporary art museum of an up-and-coming
art collector. Afterwards, you will visit the workshop of ayoung artisan who breathes new life into traditional crafts.

Area

Kanazawa/Noto Peninsula (Ishikawa Prefecture)

Anticipated targets

Affluent Western travelers

6:00 P.M.

Travel concept/theme

Countryside, local communities, traditional culture,
craftsmanship, natural beauty, agriculture, coastline
scenery@wtjwindowstojapan

Anticipated no. of participants(minimum no. of participants)Any(1 person)

info@windowstojapan.com

Best season

April to October (summer is the best time to enjoy themany local festivals)

Age limit

None

Evening bar hopping tour

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Enjoy the interaction with the locals in a small bar where mostof the guests are regulars.

Day 4
8:00 A.M.

Gyokusen’inmaru Garden 8
A restored garden within Kanazawa Castle. The stone wallsof various designs are also a sight not to be missed. Matcha
green tea and sweets are available at the rest area.

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1. Shiroyone Senmaida, one of Noto's most famous scenic spots
2. Cycling around Kayabuki-an
3. Charcoal from the Ono Charcoal Factory, highly respected by tea ceremonymasters
4. Hiking along the Noto coast
5. The elegant streets of Higashi Chaya District
6. Restaurant ORIGO located in a machiya townhouse in Kanazawa
7. A series of bars on a small street
8. Gyokusen’inmaru Garden, a reproduction of a feudal lord garden(©Ishikawa Prefectural Tourism League)

8■ Travel agent contact information

Windows to Japan
www.windowstojapan.com[Group Travel Inquiries][FIT Inquiries]

fit-team@windowstojapan.com+81 (075) 748-0286
Hours: Weekdays 0:00 - 0:00 (Japan time)FAX+81 (050) 3730-9607
2F, Quest Oike, 15-1 YamanouchiMiyawaki-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto,
Japan 615-0092

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Unique Samurai
Cultural Experience
with the Locals
Kanazawa prospered as a castle town, and thesamurai culture and traditional performing arts
are still handed down and loved by the locals.
We will explore the reasons for this throughvarious experiences.

Highlights
In Kanazawa, you will
experience the culture
nurtured by the samurai,
such as martial arts andtea ceremony. On theNoto Peninsula, you willencounter the lifestyleand customs of traditional

Satoyama Marugoto Hotelfarming villages.

Under the concept of seeing the whole community as a hotel, you canenjoy all aspects of Noto lifestyle here. The hotel is run by a young
man who moved to Noto in cooperation with local people. In addition
to meals, coffee, and lodging, visitors can experience cycling, making
Japanese paper, and harvesting vegetables.

The Noto Satoyama Satoumi Go

Sword Experience (Shijimaya Honpo)

A sightseeing train of the Noto Railway, a local railroad

Experience samurai and merchant culture at a well-running along the sea coast of Noto. The interior of theestablished Kanazawa house with a history dating back to

train is decorated with Noto crafts, and the seats are

the samurai period. You will see Japanese swords handed

arranged so that passengers can enjoy the scenery.

down in this house and listen to an explanation of theAt a station along the way, you will visit a rare railroadswords. You can also take a commemorative photo withpostal car which was used until about 35 years ago.

the sword in your hand and sample Kanazawa's traditional
fermented foods.

8The history of the Higashi Chaya District dates back about 200 years, and visitors can still enjoy dances andperformances by geigi (geishas). The elegant streets are lined with restaurants, cafes, and souvenir stores.

94 Day, 3 Night Plan
Recommended Route

Stay

Learn about Kanazawa's samurai
culture and Noto's lifestyle

Gourmet foodDay 1
10:00 A.M.

Kanazawa Station (meeting point)
10:30 A.M.

Kenrokuen Garden &Nagamachi Samurai District 1 3 4
We will stroll around Kenrokuen Garden, famed as one of thethree most beautiful gardens in Japan, once belonging to a
feudal lord family and the Nagamachi Samurai District, which
retains the atmosphere of the days when warriors lived inthe area. In Nagamachi, we will visit the Nomura Residence, aformer samurai residence with a magnificent garden.

Nebuta Onsen Kaiyu Notonosho

Japanese cuisine Zeniya

A hot spring ryokan overlooking the Sea of Japan. Most of theOne of Kanazawa's leading kaiseki restaurants. Zeniya is open

rooms have ocean views, and guests can relax in spaciousby reservation only, wishing to offer the best of Kanazawa's

Japanese-style rooms while enjoying the seasonal scenery.

seasonal bounty. Respecting tradition while incorporating

The kaiseki cuisine is prepared using mainly local ingredients

innovative ideas, the menu is adapted to each customer. Alsoand Wajima-style lacquerware. The hot spring (large bath andnote the decorations in the rooms and the dishes featuring

6:30 P.M.

open-air bath) features natural alkaline water that is believed to

traditional crafts such as Kutani ware and Wajima lacquerware.

Japanese cuisine Zeniya 6

have beautifying effects.

1

2:30 P.M.

Shijimaya Honpo
A long-established pickles and fermented food shop. The ownerof the shop, a descendant of a samurai family, will explain about
the Japanese swords using real swords in front of you. Also you
can observe the quick sword-drawing technique called 'Iai' andlearn the movements with a model sword.

A member of Relais & Chateaux, a 2-star Michelin restaurant,
and one of the best ryotei restaurants in Kanazawa.

Activities

9:00 P.M.

SpecialHyatt Centric Kanazawa (two nights)

Day 2
9:15 A.M.

Omicho Market 5This market has a history of more than 300 years. It is referred
to as the kitchen of the local citizens, with about 170 stores
selling fresh fish, produce, and other items.
2

10:30 A.M.

Kyudo experience (Japanese archery)
3:00 P.M.

Higashi Chaya District 2
One of the teahouse districts where samurai warriors enjoyedthe cuisine and hospitality by geisha. It has been preserved as
an important preservation district of historic buildings. You canhear about the broad based samurai culture by experiencing atea ceremony and learning about tea utensils.

Kyudo experience (Japanese archery)

Hanayome Norenkan

Kyudo is a Japanese martial art that trains the body and mind

In Kanazawa and Noto, there is a custom for the bride to passthrough a series of movements to shoot an arrow at a target. You

through a "Hanayome Noren" (bridal curtain) hung in the Buddhist

9:00 A.M.

will change into a hakama and an expert will teach you a series ofaltar room of the groom's house and pay respect to the ancestors

Drive around Noto Peninsula

actions from etiquette and posture to actually shooting an arrow

before starting the wedding ceremony. In this museum, the room

at a target.

and bridal curtains which were actually used are displayed, andDay 3

34Lunch at the Satoyama Marugoto Hotel after driving along theChirihama Nagisa Driveway, which runs on the sandy beach as
the waves lap against the shore. In Suzu, we will visit a charcoal
making workshop where trees are planted and special charcoal
for the tea ceremony is produced. (Subject to change due toweather conditions)the unique wedding ceremony of this region is explained.

5:00 P.M.

Nebuta Onsen Kaiyu Notonosho

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9:30 A.M.

Wajima 7
We will pass through the morning market with its small stalls
selling fresh fish, dried fish, vegetables and other items, andvisit Wajima lacquerware stores and artisan's workshops.
Learn why lacquer has been used since ancient times.

2:15 P.M.

A one-hour train ride on the Noto Satoyama Satoumi Go
sightseeing train. You can drop off postcards in a railroad postalcar which we will visit at one of the stations along the way.

3:30 P.M.

Hanayome Norenkan
6:00 P.M.

■ Travel agent contact information

Kanazawa/Noto PeninsulaAdults (singles and couples) from countries from Europe, North
America and Oceania
Travel concept
・Experience of samurai culture which has been preserved by
the locals for a long time・Natural scenery of Noto Peninsula and samurai-loved gardensin Kanazawa
・Meet and talk with local friendly people
Anticipated no. of participants From two people to eight people (if less or more, please ask)
Tour conditionsBest season: April to OctoberAge limit: 12 years old for Kyudo experience (Japanese archery)Transfer: Private vehicles (Japanese speaking driver) and local train (The Noto SatoyamaSatoumi Go train)
Meals: 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners included. Lunch and additional dinner can be also
arranged upon request.
Tourist interpreter guides can be arranged upon request.

JTB Global Marketing& Travel Inc.

Area
Anticipated targets

Day 4

From Anamizu Station to Nanao Station on
the Noto Railway 8■ Travel requirements
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1. Kenrokuen Garden, famed as one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan
2. Higashi Chaya District, where many people stroll around in kimonos
3. Nagamachi Samurai District where you feel that samurai could appear at anymoment
4. Nomura-ke Samurai Residence, with its popular beautiful garden
5. Omicho Market, where you can enjoy a lively atmosphere
6. The cuisine of Zeniya, which is also a feast for the eyes
7. The Wajima Morning Market with its many stalls selling seafood and dried fish
8. The Noto Satoyama Satoumi Go with its large windows overlooking the sea

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