Ishikawa Hidden Gems
加賀百万石の城下町・金沢を擁する北陸の文化県。兼六園、ひがし茶屋街、金箔と九谷焼・輪島塗の工芸文化から、加賀温泉郷、能登半島の千枚田と朝市まで — 工芸と食と湯の旅が完結する。
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旧加賀藩。富を工芸と庭園に注いだ城下町と、輪島塗や揚げ浜式製塩が残る能登半島。
気候とベストシーズン
冬は曇りがちで雪、夏は蒸し暑い。庭園めぐりは春と秋が最適。
名物・グルメ
- 海鮮丼・冬の香箱ガニ
- 治部煮
- 金箔スイーツ
- 輪島の魚介
代表的な見どころ
- 兼六園
- ひがし茶屋街
- 能登半島
- 輪島朝市
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