http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/ Hidden Corners of Japan - Ishikawa - ja 2010-03-08T08:48:07+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/22.html Located two-hour drive away from Kanazawa, Tsukumowan bay is one of the most beautiful scenic spot in Noto Peninsula. Tsukumo means ninety nine in Japanese, since complex ria shoreline shapes dozens upon dozens of small bay. In the center of the bay, there is the Horaijima Island enshrining Sarasvati, the goddess of water. A small ryokan (traditional Japanese style inn), "Hyakurakuso" is located in there facing Tsukumowan Bay. It is advisable to take a couple of days for relaxing at there. 2010-03-08T08:48:07+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/15.html -[[Kenrokuen Garden]] -[[21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art]] -[[Higashi Geisha District]] -[[Omicho Market]] -[[Tsukumowan Bay]] 2010-03-08T08:19:41+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/21.html Conservative is one of the most important factor to establish traditional culture. Culture is expression and activity deeply rooted from local daily life and climate. It takes a certain amount of time to be established them. For instance, a referral is required to visit well-established Japanese restaurant and teahouse. It is not a simple matter of the payment, a man who introduce someone to shops is required to guarantee that person will respect culture and style of the shops. In other instance, business strategy of well-establish company is conservative. These companies do not grow at a rapid rate but also their company would not run into financial difficulty by huge expansion, since their first priority is continuing their business. Finally, conservative is not the same meaning of exclusive. Even a well-established company has to be changed according to times in some situations. 2010-02-07T23:56:38+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/20.html -[[Necessity of conservative]] 2010-02-07T23:31:43+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/2.html **Content -[[Luxury Tour Company]] -[[20 you must visit]] -[[Essay]] 2010-02-07T23:30:14+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/19.html "Omicho Market" started from a rest house of Kaga Clan in 1721 when the local lord go for falconry. The market is crowded with local people always as a kitchen for the local. Since many shops are not damaged by World War 2, they have antique atmosphere. There are many small shops where they sell local ingredients, such as fresh see food, vegetables and fruits. Small alleys lie between shops are like a labirynth. Especially, quality of see food is excellent and beyond comparison. If you have time to stroll around the market during your stay in Kanazawa, I recommend you to visit by noon before the goods are sold out. 2010-02-04T01:30:49+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/17.html Originally founded in 1820 with the Kaga Clan's blessing as a licensed quarter called "Chaya". Once repealed in 1831, however it was licensed again in 1831 by Kaga Clan. Since Meiji Era (1868-1912), this historical townscape exists mainly for the purpose of the geisha entertainments. In 2001, this it was selected as "Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings" by Japan's government. Higashi Geisha District consists of the main street with teahouses and souvenir shops and narrow streets with a wide variety of shops. 8 teahouses are still in business even today. If you are lucky, maybe you are able to hear the sound of the Geisha's flute and drum. 2010-02-01T01:58:31+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/18.html 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art opened 9th October, 2004. Since its open, the museum was visited by tourists from all over the world. On day 247 from the open, the museum has been visited by one million visitors. This museum was designed by famous architect Sejima Kazuyo and Ryue Nishizawa, they have a lot of careers designing museums in Europe. Obviously a design of museum building is unique and it is worth to visit the museum to enjoy it. The exhibition space is consists of free zone and pay zone. Even in free zone, you can enjoy a work of Leandro ERLICH (The Swimming Pool), James TURRELL (Blue Planet Sky) and Anish KAPOOR (The Origin of the World). Kenrokuen Garden is just across the intersection. It may be a good contrast old with new. 2010-01-24T23:37:02+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/16.html It was founded in 1676 as a private garden of Tsunanori Maeda, 5th generation of feudal lord, and extended over generations. The garden located in the heart of Kanazawa, it has been appreciated by both citizens and tourists from all over the world as a landscape garden that shows a different flavor in each season. According to the ancient Chinese book of gardens, excellence of the gardens can be realized from following six features, expansiveness, quietness, artifice, antiquity, stream of water and panoramas. The name of the garden means that this garden combines these six characteristic aspects. In spring, you can enjoy walking around in the garden strewn with cherry blossom petals. In summer, bright fresh green of maple leafs are beautiful. In autumn, those leafs turn red. In winter, some of major pine threes caped be snow. 2010-01-17T23:51:06+09:00 http://www21.atwiki.jp/ishikawa/pages/14.html There is one unique luxury tour company based in Ishikawa, [["The Real Japan">http://www.real-japan.com]] This tour company aims to have discerning travelers experienced lifetime travel in Japan tailored to individual customer's requests and interests through their services. Their services can bridge between your culture and Japanese culture and guarantee stress free and comfortable travel during your stay in Japan. They offer one-stop travel arrangement service including itinerary planning, travel arrangements, exclusive activities such as private dinner in a hidden temple and 24 hours concierge service during your trip. If you would like to know more about this company you are able to inquire from their website [["The Real Japan">http://www.real-japan.com]] 2010-01-11T20:51:31+09:00