Kanazawa & the Hokuriku Coast
The Hokuriku (北陸) region stretches along the Sea of Japan coast, encompassing Fukui, Ishikawa and Toyama Prefectures. The opening of the Hokuriku shinkansen (bullet-train) line in 2015 greatly improved access to the region, and tourism is booming.
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Attraction in JapanDaihonzan Eihei-ji - Attraction in JapanIchijōdani Asakura Clan Ruins
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- Attraction in Kanazawa21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
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