15 Parks in Ishikawa worth your time

This administrative body manages regional welfare, agriculture, and research facilities across Ishikawa Prefecture for its local residents.

What it is

• The administrative body responsible for governing Ishikawa Prefecture since 1947.
• An organization divided into specialized departments for health, welfare, and agriculture.
• A government entity that operates agricultural and forestry testing stations.
• The management authority for the Ishikawa Prefectural Central Hospital.

What to see

• Regional administrative offices located in Kanazawa, Komatsu, and Noto.
• An industrial research institute operated by the prefectural government.
• Public relations programs broadcast on local television featuring sign language.

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Kenminkaihin Park is a large coastal park in Kanazawa, offering diverse nature and recreation.

What it is

• An urban park in Kanazawa City.
• Established by Ishikawa Prefecture in 1971.
• A centennial anniversary project for Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Managed by T&A Limited Liability Partnership since 2006.

What to see

• Located on sand dunes near the Sai River mouth.
• Faces the Sea of Japan on its west side.
• Features a large pond called Oike.
• Includes various forests and green spaces.
• Wild bird observation facility at Sasagoi Pond.

When to go

• Outdoor pools are open from July 1st to August 31st.

Official site

www.kenminkouen.com

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Kibagata Park offers scenic waterside views and walking paths around a lake.

What it is

• An urban park in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Established and operated by Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Designated an urban planning area in 1973.
• Completed in fiscal year 2008.

What to see

• Four green spaces surrounding Kibagata Lake.
• A 6.4 km path connecting the green spaces.
• Kibagata Lake, one of the Kaga San-ko lakes.
• Waterside scenery.

Getting there

• A 5-minute drive from Renyo-ji Interchange.

Official site

kibagata.com

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Botanical park with an observatory and cottages, offering nature and stargazing in Noto-cho.

What it is

• A botanical park in Noto-cho, Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Opened in 1986.
• Covers approximately 30 hectares.
• A base for Noto Peninsula earthquake emergency response.

What to see

• 18 hectares of natural forest.
• A 2.2-hectare lawn area.
• An observatory with a 60cm telescope.
• Six Astro Cottages for overnight stays.
• Restaurant Hanashobu and Fureai House barbecue.
• Restaurant Goroan in a relocated old house.

Address

〒928-0312　石川県鳳珠郡能登町字上町ロ部-1-1 Map

Official site

yanagida-flower.jp

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Ultraman Stadium is a theme park dedicated to the Ultra Series, offering shows, exhibits, and merchandise.

What it is

• A facility based on the Ultra Series.
• Opened in March 2004.
• Reopened in March 2008.
• Operated by Tedori Kanko.

What to see

• Ultraman Power Stage hosts hero shows.
• Ultra Pleasure zone for mini-events and photo sessions.
• Ultra Museum displays costumes, props, and dioramas.
• Ultraman World M78 is an official shop.

Getting there

• Accessible by car from Hokuriku Expressway.

Official site

tedori.jp

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Daijōji Hillside Park offers panoramic views of Kanazawa and the Sea of Japan amidst diverse flora.

What it is

• A comprehensive park in Kanazawa City.
• Restores and preserves southern Kanazawa's green hills.
• Spans a hillside with an 83-meter elevation difference.
• Covers an area of 22.5 hectares.

What to see

• Views of Kanazawa city and the Sea of Japan.
• About 13,000 azalea plants.
• Plum, hydrangea, camellia, and cherry blossoms.

When to go

• Closed from December 29th to January 3rd.

Official site

www4.city.kanazawa.lg.jp

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Matto Sports Park is a large sports complex with a gymnasium and athletic field, good for sports fans.

What it is

• A sports park in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Opened on July 1, 1985.
• Hosted fencing for the 1991 Ishikawa National Sports Festival.

What to see

• Gymnasium opened in July 1989.
• Athletic field opened in August 1993.
• Indoor exercise area opened in March 1994.
• Main arena is 1,800 square meters.
• Main arena has 1,200 fixed seats.
• Athletic field has an 8-lane, 400m track.

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A modern zoo in Ishikawa Prefecture, focusing on natural habitats and animal welfare.

What it is

• A zoo established by Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Opened in October 1999.
• Basic concept is fun, play, and learning.
• Emphasizes kindness to animals, environment, and people.

What to see

• Animal enclosures replicating natural habitats.
• Moat system and glass viewing for animal observation.
• Public display of white tigers since 2017.
• Crested ibises from sato-style breeding.

Official site

www.ishikawazoo.jp

Read more about Ishikawa Zoo

Rojō Park is a historic site with castle ruins, beautiful ponds, and cherry blossoms.

What it is

• Former site of Komatsu Castle's Sannomaru.
• Named Rojō Park in 1906.
• A monument marks the Komatsu Castle Sannomaru site.

What to see

• A bronze statue of Maeda Toshitsune.
• Ayame Pond and Sakura Pond.
• A Chisen-kaiyushiki garden with artificial hills.
• Somei Yoshino cherry trees.

When to go

• Known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms.

Official site

www.city.komatsu.lg.jp

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Seibu Ryokuchi Park is a large sports park with various facilities, good for active visitors.

What it is

• A sports park in Kanazawa City.
• Opened on April 9, 1974.
• Developed around sports facilities.
• Owned by Ishikawa Prefecture.

What to see

• Paths, plazas, and rest facilities.
• Sports facilities and an industrial exhibition zone.
• Ishikawa Prefectural Baseball Stadium.
• Ishikawa Seibu Ryokuchi Park Athletics Stadium.
• Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall.

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A university medicinal plant garden with 1000 species, notable for its Ephedra collection.

What it is

• A medicinal plant garden established in 1971.
• Affiliated with Kanazawa University's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Cultivates approximately 1000 species of medicinal plants.
• Conducts research on Asian Ephedra plants.

What to see

• A collection of about 1000 medicinal plant species.
• A notable collection of Ephedra plants from Asia.

Address

〒920-1192　石川県金沢市角間町 Map

Official site

www.p.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

Read more about Medicinal Plant Garden, Kanazawa University

Tedori Fish Land is a renovated amusement park with a pet shop and Ultraman Stadium, offering unique rides.

What it is

• Amusement park and pet shop.
• Opened in March 1967 as Tedori Fishing Pond Center.
• Reopened on May 3, 2022, after renovation.

What to see

• Ferris wheel with 20 gondolas.
• Two transparent Ferris wheel gondolas.
• Super Camel Coaster and Twin Dragon rides.
• Pet shop named p-po.
• Ramen shop called 8ban Ramen.
• Ultraman Stadium.

Official site

tedori.jp

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Yunokuni no Mori is a craft theme park where you can experience traditional Japanese artistry.

What it is

• A traditional craft theme park.
• Opened on June 1, 1988.
• Covers an area of 130,000 tsubo.

What to see

• 11 buildings are within the park.
• Five buildings are thatched-roof houses over 100 years old.
• See a Wajima-nuri building.
• See a Kaga Yuzen building.
• See a Kutani-yaki building.
• See a gold leaf building.

Official site

yunokuni.jp

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Ishikawa's only aquarium, known for its dolphin and penguin tunnel, reopened in 2024.

What it is

• Ishikawa Prefecture's only aquarium.
• Opened on July 3, 1982.
• Located within Notojima Rinkai Park.
• Reopened on July 20, 2024, after an earthquake.

What to see

• Three-story reinforced concrete building.
• Tunnel tank for dolphins and penguins.
• Panoramic tank, largest on the Sea of Japan side.

Official site

www.notoaqua.jp

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Hondanomori Park is a municipal park with historical roots and tranquil walking paths.

What it is

• A municipal park founded by Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Opened on April 1, 1978.
• Once a samurai residence of the Honda family.
• Managed by Uemune Yoshimura Group since 2007.

What to see

• Many evergreen broadleaf forests.
• Walking paths.
• Site selected for Japan's 100 Soundscapes.

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