Top Ishikawa Prefecture Holidays

Limited-time tour on September 1st and 2nd only Experience Owara Kaze no Bon, one of Japan’s most elegant traditional festivals. Held in the historic streets of Yatsuo, Toyama, this 300-year-old celebration features thousands of dancers in woven hats moving gracefully to the haunting sounds of kokyū, shamisen, and Etchū Owara folk songs. Enjoy a private tour with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle from Kanazawa. Discover the nostalgic charm of Yatsuo’s historic streets, where local neighborhoods showcase their unique dances and traditions. The tour also includes a visit to Nousaku, a renowned maker preserving Takaoka’s 400-year-old metal casting heritage. Enjoy a factory tour and a hands-on 30-minute chopstick rest-making workshop. Highlights: ・Experience the 300-year-old Owara Kaze no Bon Festival ・Private vehicle and English-speaking guide included ・Explore historic Yatsuo with traditional evening dances ・Visit Nousaku and join a metal craft workshop

Step into the night where Kanazawa truly breathes. － Kanazawa by day is a city of elegance, tradition, and quiet beauty. But when night falls, it transforms. Lanterns flicker in hidden alleys, laughter spills from cozy izakayas, and the clink of glasses echoes through intimate bars. Music drifts from tucked-away lounges, and the city reveals its soulful, nocturnal rhythm. This tour invites you to experience Kanazawa after dark—not as a tourist, but as a welcomed guest. Led by a local guide, you’ll explore the city’s vibrant nightlife, discover beloved neighborhood spots, and connect with the people who give Kanazawa its warmth. One drink, one laugh, and one unforgettable moment at a time. This is Kanazawa — not just seen, but felt.

Unlike standard onsen or museum tours, this experience explores how festivals, hot springs, and local communities are connected in the Noto Peninsula. As you walk through Wakura Onsen with a local guide, you will learn how the region developed through maritime trade, fishing culture, and community traditions shaped by life along the Sea of Japan. At the Wakura Onsen Festival Hall, discover the meaning behind Noto’s famous festivals beyond their colorful floats and performances. Learn how festivals developed as religious and community traditions connected to safety at sea, successful harvests, and relationships between local communities. The tour also explores modern challenges such as depopulation and earthquake recovery, as well as local efforts to preserve festival culture through community participation and volunteer support. By combining local history, everyday life, & living festival traditions, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Noto culture beyond ordinary sightseeing.