2025 Hakusan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

As you can see in the first photo, the approach to the shrine is surrounded by the greenery of trees and plants, and it is so refreshing that it is moving🌲🌲✨The trees are tall and big! The shrine's deity, Kukurihime-no-Mikoto, is said to be the god of matchmaking, so it has recently become popular as a shrine for matchmaking💕 Even if you are not praying for a relationship, it is worth visiting to enjoy this view and the clear air🌿🌿It is especially good in the morning☀️ Although it has been relocated several times, the shrine's history is very old and is said to be more than 2000 years old. In fact, this is the head shrine of all Hakusan shrines in Japan⛩✨ I rented a bicycle from the Hakusan City Tourism Federation near Tsurugi Station and headed there🚲It was a great help! 👏 🌿Hakusan Hime Shrine🌿 105-1 Sannomiya-cho, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture #Ishikawa Prefecture #Hakusan Hime Shrine #Hakusan City #Shrine #Matchmaking #tripmemory2022

If you come to Ichirino Onsen Ski Resort, I recommend staying here‼️ It's homey and reasonably priced! The hot spring is also a natural hot spring‼️ In summer, you can have a barbecue on the terrace, so I'll come back in summer next time. Kerie Sanso 71-3 Ozoe, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-2333 #Gourmet Trip

#InsomniaInJapan Embrace the warmth of wood and the aroma of charcoal-baked pizza in a peaceful natural setting at “Moku Yuurin” (もく遊りん), a farm-style lifestyle cafe and restaurant located amidst a green forest in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. 🌲 A touch of countryside in wooden architecture The shop uses wood as its main element, from the structure, columns, beams, to decorative elements, all of which demonstrate the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese carpentry. The joining techniques and delicate carvings bring the building to life and blend in with its context. 🍕 Unforgettable charcoal-baked pizza The highlight menu item that you must try here is the pizza using a wood-fired oven imported from Italy, with local wood that adds a unique aroma. The dough is kneaded fresh every day. When it goes into the oven, you get a thin, crispy edge and a perfectly fluffy inside. 🪵 Wood and Home Decor Workshop There is also a wood workshop zone, “木工房”, which is part of an old wood shop that has been in business for over 100 years, and a merchandise zone such as home decorations, wooden toys, miniature cars, and boxes, which are all handcrafted for us to buy and take home. 🎶 Music and activities in the embrace of nature On some days, there will be live music performances, such as jazz, piano, or Japanese folk instruments. The soft music is accompanied by the smell of wood and the atmosphere in the forest, which is an experience that is hard to find in general cafes. For anyone visiting Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, #InsomniaScene would like to recommend this shop. I guarantee that my friends You will definitely be impressed. 📍 Location: Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture ⏰️ Restaurant open: 11:00–15:30 and 17:00–21:00 🪵 Wood workshop open: 10:30–17:00 (until 18:30 on long holidays) ❌️ Closed every Tuesday #MokuYuurin #もく遊りん #JapanHiddenGem #TravelJapan #IshikawaTrip #HokurikuJourney #ExploreJapan #CountrysideJapan #CafeHoppingJapan #WoodenCafeVibes #PizzaLoverJapan #WoodworkJapan #ArtxTravel #DesignxNature #trip #TravelEco

🌹[Opening: A Poetic Invitation to a City of Hidden Gems] In the southwest of Ishikawa Prefecture lies a small city favored by time—Komatsu. This is not a mere transit point for hurried travelers, but a hidden wonderland where nature and culture intertwine. From the pink snow of cherry blossoms in spring to the shaded greenery of summer, the autumn foliage tunnels, and the warm, misty glow of winter lanterns, Komatsu awaits, a "treasure trove of traditional Japanese scenery," ready for travelers to open its storybook pages. [Must-See Hidden Gems: Whispers of Light and History] 1️⃣ Awazu Onsen Valley: A Manga-like Autumn Foliage Tunnel Put on your non-slip shoes and embark on a 6-kilometer hike along the boardwalk! From late October to November, the valley is ablaze with crimson maple leaves, where waterfalls and wild chestnut tea houses create a picturesque scene. Arrive at the Ziyun Mountain Kare-sansui Garden half an hour before closing time to capture stunning empty-mirror shots in the morning light refracted by the moss and dewdrops. Wearing light-colored kimono is highly recommended. 2️⃣ Shirayama Hime Shrine: A Thousand-Year Watch at the Foot of a Sacred Mountain Drive towards Hakusan City to visit the guardian deity of Hokuriku. The copper-roofed main hall has witnessed centuries of history, while the inner shrine is hidden atop Mount Haku's Gozengamine Peak, a destination for climbers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. 3️⃣ Kutani Ware Kiln Pilgrimage: Touching Edo Aesthetics Komatsu is one of the birthplaces of Kanazawa's Kutani ware! Visit the Machiya workshops and witness the artisans' cobalt blue and gold enamel painting techniques, encapsulating 400 years of porcelain history in tea bowls and sake vessels. Book a DIY experience to create your own unique souvenir. [Hot Spring Tales: Private Spa Moments for Body and Soul] ♨ Awazu Onsen: Embraced by 1,300 Years of Sulfur Springs Immerse yourself in an open-air bath under the starry sky, letting the sulfurous waters wash away your fatigue. "Yunoka Resort" is highly recommended, offering bedrock bathing and herbal steaming to soothe aching muscles. Don't forget to bring a belt to decorate your yukata and capture the beautiful composition of the wooden bathhouse and fallen ginkgo leaves. 🏡 Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari: A Hidden Edo-style Mixed Bathing Experience For JPY 25,000 per night, enjoy a Kaiseki dinner and an open-air bath with mountain views. The wooden Machiya houses preserve the tradition of the "Kaga Vegetable Nine-Square Meal." Soak in the onsen until 1 a.m. without interruption, savoring the tranquility of the moonlit night. [A Culinary Journey: A Symphony of Mountain and Sea Flavors] 🍜 Komatsu Ramen: A Haven of Soy Sauce Broth The 48-hour simmered pork bone broth is complemented by local soy sauce and thin noodles, with melt-in-your-mouth chashu pork. The soft-boiled egg at the long-established "Ramen Dokoro Fuji" is a must-have soul mate for every table. 🍶 Noto Beef and Crab Feast: A Double Delight from Mountain and Sea "Gyukogen" offers thick-cut beef tongue with wasabi salt, unleashing an explosion of oceanic flavors on your palate. Don't miss the winter Kani crab feast, featuring snow crab sashimi with yuzu vinegar for a refreshing taste sensation. 🍮 Strained Tofu and Golden Hook Soup: Hakka Blessings The "Ten Great Bowls" tradition of Komatsu's Hakka descendants features strained tofu, symbolizing both fortune and prosperity, and Golden Hook Soup, a tantalizing blend of pork cracklings and braised eggs. Be sure to try the matcha tofu at "Kominka En" while enjoying tea in the Kare-sansui garden, transporting you back to the Edo period. [Seasonal Delights: The Magic of Festivals and Night Maples] 🎎 Otabi Matsuri: A May Extravaganza On the second Friday of May, eight Otabi floats parade through the city. Festival happi coats flutter, children push miniature floats, and the air is filled with the aroma of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and wagyu beef stalls. Don't miss the evening festival at Ujihashi Shrine, where lanterns illuminate the night and you can even get a charm for your pet. 🍁 Natadera Temple Night Maples: A Poetic Tapestry of Maple Shadows Under Lights During the autumn illumination, crimson maple leaves transform into enchanting silhouettes under the lights. The corner staircase by the side entrance is a popular photo spot, perfect for capturing stunning images in Hanfu or kimono! [Transportation Guide: Seamless Access to Hidden Gems] ✈️ Komatsu Airport: A 1-hour direct flight from Tokyo and a 45-minute flight from Osaka. Purchase Ishikawa-limited sake sets and salted rice bran crackers as souvenirs at the airport's "Sky Station." 🚗 Local Transportation: The JR Hokuriku Line connects to Kanazawa, and buses cover the valley and hot spring areas. Renting a car is recommended for enjoying the scenic mountain roads and stopping at will. [Epilogue: The Philosophy of Slow Travel, Komatsu Style] Here, travel is not about ticking off a checklist, but a ritual of connecting with the land. Collect stamps in Kuribayashi Park in the morning, learn the tea ceremony in a Machiya house in the afternoon, and soak in an onsen under the stars at night—Komatsu teaches travelers that true luxury lies in letting time flow like poetry. 🌿 Tips: Book accommodations 3 months in advance for the cherry blossom season in April. Rent kimonos at the JR station's tourist center for 50% less than at tourist attractions! Komatsu awaits you to continue writing its story.

Shirayama Hime Shrine, located in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is the center of Hakusan faith and enshrines the goddess of Hakusan, Kukurihime no Mikoto! This shrine, which has a long history, is said to have many benefits, such as warding off evil, finding love, and traffic safety. It is one of the most important shrines in the Hokuriku region and is visited by many worshippers. Highlights 1. The solemn main hall and the grounds surrounded by nature🌲 The shrine is in a quiet environment surrounded by trees, and you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons. The main hall and other magnificent buildings line the grounds, and their majestic appearance attracts visitors✨ 2. Benefits as a power spot✨ Kukurihime no Mikoto is also famous as the god of matchmaking, and many couples and families visit. It is also said to have benefits such as warding off evil and bringing good luck, and you can feel the special power based on the faith in Hakusan!! ! 3. A landscape in harmony with the nature of Mt. Hakusan 🌄 The beautiful mountains of Mt. Hakusan spread out near the shrine, and you can enjoy different scenery throughout the four seasons. The autumn leaves and winter snowscapes are particularly spectacular ✨ 4. A cultural asset with high historical value 📜 Hakusan Hime Shrine is a historic shrine that has continued since ancient times, and there are many buildings designated as cultural assets within the shrine grounds. You should be able to reflect on ancient faith while touching on the history and traditions of the shrine 🥹 Hakusan Hime Shrine is a sacred space where faith and nature blend together. It is a shrine where you can spend a time of spiritual cleansing while feeling the historic appearance and the majestic natural beauty of Mt. Hakusan. Thank you for reading to the end. I've been there! If you have any other recommended spots! I look forward to your comments. In addition, all the photos posted were taken by myself, and unauthorized use and reproduction are prohibited. #Hakusan Hime Shrine #Hakusan faith #matchmaking shrine #Ishikawa tourism #power spot

Hakusan Hime Shrine in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is the head shrine of the 3,000 or so Hakusan Shrines in Japan and the Ichinomiya of Kaga Province. It is affectionately known as Hakusan-san. The main benefits are matchmaking, marital harmony, and safety of the family. We went with our family to have a prayer for the safety of the family. Prayers start from 5,000 yen. Other benefits include bountiful harvests, good luck, safety of the family, satisfaction with a large catch, prosperity in one's livelihood, good health, academic success, road safety, and prosperity of descendants. [Hakusan Hime Shrine] 📍Address: 105-1, Sannomiya-cho, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920-2114 #DomesticTravelLogLine#IshikawaTourism #IshikawaTrip #Shrine

Lunch and drive in Ishikawa Prefecture 🚗🍚 ✾Mori Fish Farm Iwananoan ✾ 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼 A drive to Mt. Hakusan is perfect for a weekend trip when the weather is nice! The green leaves and summer sky make it very pleasant to drive 💓 As we drove through the Tsurugi area of ​​Hakusan City Is there anything more? Is this really it? ? We arrived at the place where it felt like that 🏠 As soon as we entered the entrance, we found fish being grilled on the atomic grill! My appetite was instantly piqued when I saw it... What I ordered ✾Grilled Iwana Set Meal Not only Iwana, but also Yamame and Ayu, huh? Which one should I get? ? I wondered what was different, but I decided to go for the recommended Iwana🐟 There was also a taste comparison, so I'd like to try it when I have room in my stomach🤭 It said that you might have to wait 40 minutes, but we came right away because all the customers sitting there were eating! Their food was cooked with rice, mountain vegetables, and mountain ingredients, so the nutritional balance was amazing💓The main dish, Iwana, had no smell at all, was soft and easy to eat, and I was able to eat the whole head! The seasoning was gentle overall, and it made the most of the deliciousness of the ingredients, which was comforting. It was outside, so I knew it would be pretty hot, but the sound of the water from the fish farm next door and the breeze through made it feel nice and cool.🫶 The staff were all friendly and kind, and we had a great time. Thank you for the meal.🙏 ✣✣––––––––––––––––✣✣✣✣––––––––––––––✣✣ 🈺⌇11:00-15:00💤⌇Only open on weekends. *Closed in winter.🚗⌇Available.💰⌇Cash only. Recommended nearby spots📍Hakusan Hime Shrine 　　　　　　　　　　　　Kinkengu Shrine Au. Pancake Cafe Fluffy ✣✣–––––––––––––––✣✣✣––––––––––––––✣✣...#Ishikawa #IshikawaGourmet #IshikawaTrip #IshikawaTourism #EnjoyNature #Drive #Lunch #JapaneseFood #aug_trip

Kanazawa Maimon Sushi, a famous conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Kanazawa🍣 When I went to Kanazawa, I rented a shared car and went there in about 20 minutes from Kanazawa Station🚘 It's a high-end conveyor belt sushi restaurant, but it has a wide selection of luxurious toppings such as blackthroat seaperch and sea urchin❕ The service from the chefs who make the sushi at the counter was also good, and everything was so delicious that I ended up eating too much🥹 〒924-0011 Yokoe-cho, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture, Land Division 21 Block 7 11:00-15:00/17:00-21:30 #Domestic travel #Kanazawa #Gourmet

To Mt. Hakusan, a very popular national park in the Hokuriku region. A six-hour nonstop drive from Tokyo was extremely tiring. But the scenery blew it away. On weekends during the summer season, park at the Ichinose trailhead and take a bus for 800 yen one way to the entrance of Betsu-do Deai. The altitude increases considerably, making it much easier. The climb is on the Sabo Shindo trail. The altitude increases steadily and it takes three hours one way to Murodo-daira. There are many springs along the way, so there is no need to worry about water. There are also many flowers in bloom, as you would expect from one of the 100 famous flower mountains. From Murodo-daira to the summit, it feels like a spot with a spectacular view of the sky. You can stroll around while looking at the many swamps and feeling the volcano. #Mountain climbing #Mt. Hakusan #Japan's three most sacred mountains #Muro-do-daira

This is a splendid shrine on the mountain side of Tsurugi-cho, at the entrance to Mt. Hakusan, surrounded by a large cedar forest. It has a distinctive steeply sloping roof, which is characteristic of areas with heavy snowfall. I rented a bicycle near the station and got there in a few minutes 🚴♀ It was February, so the snow was beautiful! I think it would be nice to go again when the greenery is beautiful ☺️ Hakusan Hime Shrine 📍Address: 105-1 Sannomiya-cho, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-2114 🕰️Opening hours: 24 hours 💰Price per person: Free #0 yen travel #Domestic travel #Kanazawa trip #japantrip #Kanazawa cafe #Kanazawa gourmet #Kanazawa shrine

This is the main store of the nationally famous Tsurugi sake Kikuhime. The storefront is lovely✨ They also sell seasonal limited edition sake, and I bought one that is only available locally🍶 I was also given a sake cup with the Kikuhime logo on it, so I enjoyed it at the hotel when I got home! Kikuhime Sake Brewery 📍Address: 8 Tsurugi Shinmachi Ta, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-2126 🕰️Business hours: 8:00-17:00 (Saturdays and Sundays) #0 yen travel #domestic travel #Kanazawa trip #japantrip #Kanazawa cafe #Kanazawa gourmet

Rather than going starving, it's better to go when you're starting to get hungry! Because they cook it after you order. The wait is fun, even if you wonder if it's ready yet☺️ The freshly cooked rice was so delicious! I'm really glad I waited. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Irori Cuisine/Kamameshi Mori Shige 📍65-2 Sannomiya-cho, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture ⏰11:00-15:00 Closed Mondays and Tuesdays 🚶♀️A few minutes walk from Hakusan Hime Shrine 💫Insanely delicious kamameshi 💫You can eat the whole trout. It's so delicious! 💫Make sure you leave plenty of time to watch it cook right in front of you! 💫If you go hungry, the waiting time is tiring🤣 💫There are so many varieties that it's hard to choose ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ※This information is current, so please check it out before you go! Photo date: 2024/2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Right now! This moment! Enjoy the Maya trip to the fullest ✔︎A place I'm glad I went and experienced firsthand ✔︎I hope this will be helpful for your outings♫ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Sakura2024 #KamameshiMoriShige #IshikawaTourism #Shrines andTemples #Tsuruki #HakusanHimejin #HakusanLunch #IshikawaTrip #IshikawaLunch #TsurukiLunch #Kamameshi

A hidden cafe that 90% of people don't know about The Circus on the Cliff. The sign is cute, and once inside, the interior is even cuter! Plus, there are animals everywhere 🐵 Just like the name suggests, it's a circus 🎪 There's a swing, and the window frames and wallpaper colors are retro and cute! People tend to only go to places around Kanazawa, but Tsurukui is about 30 minutes from Kanazawa. 🚃JR Kanazawa Station on the Hokuriku Main Line - JR Nishi-Kanazawa Station (about 5 minutes) → Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line Shin-Nishi-Kanazawa Station to Tsurugi Station (about 26 minutes) 💰730 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Circus on the Cliff 📍72-1 Go, Hizume-cho, Tsurugi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture ⏰10:00-17:00 Closed on Tuesdays 🚃About 11 minutes walk from Tsurugi Station exit 💰Around 1,000-2,000 💫Diagonally across from Kanekenmiya 💫In addition to the cafe, there is a stage where you can enjoy live music ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ※This information is current, so please check it out before you go! Date of photo: 2024/2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Right now! This moment! Enjoy it to the fullest Maya trip ✔︎A place I'm glad I experienced firsthand ✔︎I hope this will be helpful for your outings♫ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Sakura2024 #IshikawaTourism #TheCircusOnTheCliff #RetroSpot #RetroCafe #Classical #PhotogenicSpot #Interior #HiddenGemSpotThat90%OfPeopleDon'tKnow #RetroCafe #Tsuruki

I went there on the last day of my trip to Kanazawa. I had fully enjoyed the city of Kanazawa, so I was looking for other places to see when I found it. It's about an hour's drive from Kanazawa Station, so I rented a car. You can see the waterfall by walking 150m along the promenade from the parking lot. You have to go down some stairs, so it's not recommended for those who are worried about walking. Watataki Falls has a drop of 32 meters and was dynamic when seen up close! You can see the waterfall from various angles and enjoy the negative ions. The space covered by large rocks and trees was a mysterious space that made me forget I was in Kanazawa. There were no restaurants nearby, but there were some nice cafes and a conveyor belt sushi restaurant where you could eat fresh fish from Kanazawa on the way, so it was fun to make a detour on the way back to Kanazawa Station while driving★ #FreeHongKongAirTicket #WatatakiFalls #KanazawaTrip #KanazawaTourism

#Sakura2024 ♨️ Mine Hot Springs Hot Spring Park 📍 446-1 Mine, Kawazu, Kamo District, Shizuoka 413-0511 Japan 💧 Hotspring Fountain This fountain park is the largest in Asia. It starts erupting every hour from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The eruption height is nearly 30 meters and lasts for nearly 1️⃣ minute. Usually tourists visit here after seeing Kawazu Sakura nearby. I was a little disappointed after entering because there are quite a lot of machines and manual work. The small shop next to it sells some small specialties and hot spring eggs. There is a foot bath next to it but it is under maintenance. In conclusion, you don’t need to visit deliberately. Just come when you are free. 😏 Remember to come and see it when it erupts.

＜A "lifestyle farm" surrounded by the nature of Mt. Hakusan, advocating the charm of wood and the circulation of local resources through rich design＞ If you drive south from downtown Kanazawa toward Mt. Hakusan, famous as a sacred mountain since ancient times, you will enter the "mountain territory" as if you are going up the alluvial fan to its source, while looking at the flow of the Tedori River. With the mountain shape shaped by coniferous forests, the clear air, and the deep blue reservoir lake that suddenly appears at the end of the tunnel, you will witness a landscape that maintains a great sense of unity as if it were directed by a designer. It is not difficult to imagine that behind this is the rich natural environment surrounding Mt. Hakusan and its foothills, the culture of "Hakusan faith" that was formed while being one with nature, and above all, the spirit of the people who want to protect and pass on nature and culture. Mokuyurin is a spot that symbolizes this culture and is attracting attention as a spot that widely disseminates its charm. It is located near Shirayamahime Shrine, revered as the Ichinomiya of Kaga Province (present-day southern Ishikawa Prefecture), and at the entrance to the mountain area that the Tedori River is about to expand into the plains. The facility is produced by Kadonaga Shoten, a local lumber company with a history of about 120 years. The company has been involved with the local natural environment through timber procurement, processing, and furniture manufacturing, and has deeply pursued its actual state and importance. With this history as a background, Mokuyurin opened in 1999 to widely convey the charm of wooden products and "environments with wood," and is now popular as a tourist base with restaurants and shops. Following the signboard and walking from the parking lot, you will see a dome-shaped building at the end of the approach that makes you feel as if you are walking through a cool forest. The design fully feels the unity with the surrounding landscape surrounded by trees, and although it is composed of locally produced cedar wood in an orderly and tightly packed manner, the texture is not stiff. Once inside, the first thing you see is a tree that is soft, yet powerful, towering towards the sky. The circular lawn at its base receives sunlight and spreads warmth, and a wooden staircase that slopes up while maintaining a straight, hard impression. The design highlights the main subject, but is never limited to a single perspective. It mixes hard and soft to give the whole space a sense of momentum, giving you a sense of peace and excitement at the same time. When you enter the shop located halfway up the stairs, you will find an open space that is hard to imagine from the small entrance. Inside the shop, which makes full use of wood and has a well-balanced gradation, there are many handy-sized products such as miscellaneous goods, toys, and tableware made of wood. There is a particularly wide variety of toys, and there is even a space for children to play with them on the spot. Even in the interior other than the products for sale, you can feel the attention to detail in the display, and you can see the model of a "wooden space". Leaving the shop and climbing the stairs, you come across a large tree that pierces the circular hollowed-out ceiling. The shaded base of the tree is covered in dense, green moss, creating a cool space. The contrast between the "yin" and "yang" that it forms with the tree below is stunning, and each embodies the charm of a "tree-centered environment." When you think about it, the building itself expresses the topography and characteristics of the mountaintop and foothills, connecting them with artificial wooden facilities, while the whole structure is enveloped in a large circle. It seems to symbolize the trees that embody Mt. Hakusan's rich natural environment and climate, and the cycle of life. Access: About 30 minutes by car from Hakusan IC Recommended for solo travelers: ★★ (There are a lot of people, but you won't feel out of place even if you're alone) Visit date: Around 2pm on the third Sunday of July #mokuyurin #Hakusan #HakusanCity #IshikawaTrip #IshikawaTourism #ishikawakanko #Hokuriku #HokurikuTrip #HokurikuTourism #architecturelover #architecturetour #famousarchitecture #architecturaldesign #spatialdesign #satoyama #satoyamalife #selectshop #wood #woodprocessing #woodfurniture #lifewithwood #livingwithwood #landscapewithwood #woodcraft #woodtoy #woodtoys #localproductionforlocalconsumption #historylover #solotravel #lifewithtravel

[Hakumine Village] (Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, former province name: Kaga) Hakusan (Mt. Hakusan) has had a major impact on the formation of the natural environment and culture of the Hokuriku region. Since Taicho (682-767) opened up the mountain during the Nara period, many ascetics have ventured into the peaks through mountain paths called Zenjodo (roads). The Zenjodo runs through the three provinces that span Hakusan (Hakusan refers to a mountain range, not a single mountain), Kaga Province (present-day southern Ishikawa Prefecture), Echizen Province (present-day eastern Fukui Prefecture), and Mino Province (present-day southern Gifu Prefecture), and each of these roads has established a distinctive culture in the area along the route. Among these, Shiramine, where the Zen road originating from Echizen passed, was originally part of the Echizen domain and was called Ushiku Village (at the time it was part of Ono County in Echizen Province). There are cultural remains that tell the essence of Hakusan faith and the lives of the people shaped by that faith. ① Rinsei-ji Temple (photos 2-4) Rinsei-ji Temple, located in the center of Shiramine, is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Taicho during the Nara period. It originally belonged to the Tendai sect, but during the Muromachi period it was influenced by Rennyo (1415-1499, the founder of the restoration of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect. He spread his teachings throughout the Hokuriku region from Yoshizaki in Echizen Province and gained many followers) and converted to Jodo Shinshu. The famous attraction of this temple is the "Hakusan Shimoyama Buddha." This originates from the historical fact that after the Meiji government issued the Shinbutsu Bunri Ei (law to separate Shinto and Buddhism), the so-called Haibutsu Kishaku movement was instigated, and the Buddha statues enshrined at Mt. Hakusan were in danger of being destroyed, when the head priest of Rinsaiji paid the government money to hide them in his own temple. Many of the Buddha statues are made of copper and were made in Echizen Province during the Edo period, giving them an ancient feel. Their silent expressions give a sense of the history of the temple, which has welcomed many ascetics on the summit of a sacred mountain shimmering with deep snow and flashing lights. Inside the main hall, which maintains its magnificent appearance, a "portrait facing forward" of Shinran (1173-1263), the founder of Jodo Shinshu, is enshrined. This is a portrait of Shinran facing forward, and is a special item that is only possessed by temples of a certain rank within the Jodo Shinshu sect. Rinsaiji was awarded this by the head temple at the end of the Edo period, and at the same time, the main hall was expanded on a large scale to accommodate more people. A magnificent piece of architecture was completed, bringing together the best of architectural techniques cultivated throughout the Edo period. In particular, the transom is adorned with a carving of a dragon that seems to leap out of the sky, which is particularly impressive. According to temple legend, it was made by a craftsman from Inami, Ecchu (present-day Toyama Prefecture), known as the home of wood carving, and through faith, you can experience a part of the high-quality culture that is rooted in the Hokuriku region. ② Hakusan Roku Folk Museum (photos 1, 7-10) The Hakusan Roku Folk Museum, located on a small hill about 1 km from the center of Shiramine, is a museum that explains the history and life of Shiramine and its surrounding areas with materials. In particular, there is a lot of information about the unique customs called "dezukuri." This is a unique lifestyle that has been passed down in the Shiramine area, where people venture into the high altitudes of Mt. Hakusan in the summer, clear farmland by slash-and-burn farming to grow crops, and return to Shiramine in the snowy winter (some farmers do not return to Shiramine even in winter). This practice took place from the Edo period through to the Showa period, when the population of Shiramine, which has little flat land, increased. Behind this can be seen the ingenuity of "mountain life" that came from the many ascetics who climbed Mt. Hakusan in ancient times, and the special "border-crossing nature" that existed in a different dimension to modern administrative divisions. In addition, several houses that were actually used at the foot of Mt. Hakusan have been relocated to the museum grounds, allowing visitors to experience the reality of mountain village life and the charm of the deep shadows unique to wooden architecture. Alpine plants that grow wild in the Hakusan area are planted along the walking paths, allowing visitors to imagine the dezukuri scenery that can no longer be seen today. Access: About 80 minutes by car from Hakusan IC Recommended for solo travelers: ★★★★ (There are people, but not many. You can enjoy sightseeing in peace!) Visit date: Around 1pm on the third Sunday of July #Shiramine #Rinsaiji Temple #Hakusan Roku Folklore Museum #Hakusan #Ishikawa Trip #Ishikawa Tourism #ishikawakanko #Hokuriku #Temple Lover #Temple Tour #Temples and Shrines #Buddha Statue #Jodo Shinshu #Shinran #Inami Carving #Wooden Architecture #Old Folk House #Satoyama #Preserved Traditional Architecture #History Lover #Solo Travel #Life with Travel #Domestic Travel

In Japanese anime, the most beautiful scenery must be under the cherry blossom trees~ Today, let's take our friends to appreciate the enchanting scene under the cherry blossom trees in spring. Walking on such a road, indulging in it, is too beautiful 🎐 Oh~ by the way, don't forget to go to the beach and feel the sea breeze.

Most people go to Shirakawago to see snow, but unfortunately, we did not manage to experience it :( However, I still think that this is a beautiful place 😍😍 I mean.. love at the scenery, is so colourful! We also got a chance to hike when we visited this place, it’s a easy hike and it’s located at the end of the village! The restaurant here are quite limited and crowded, suggest to pack some small snacks ( can get it from the train station) before departing. I would love to come back again to see the snow one day :)

The owner is an interesting guy who knows a lot about coffee❗️ Please come and chat with him. #KanazawaGourmet #Kanazawa #KanazawaCafe Transit Beans 408-1 Miyanagacho, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 924-0017