Noto Peninsula Tradition

Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture thrived as the castle town of Kaga Domain during the Edo period. Preserved samurai residences, geisha districts, and Kenroku-en Garden maintain Edo-period atmosphere. Traditional crafts including Kutani porcelain and Kaga yuzen dyeing flourish. Attracting approximately 6 million visitors annually, it is recognized for preserving Japan's traditional culture extensively.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture thrived as the castle town of Kaga Domain during the Edo period. Preserved samurai residences, geisha districts, and Kenroku-en Garden maintain Edo-period atmosphere. Traditional crafts including Kutani porcelain and Kaga yuzen dyeing flourish. Attracting approximately 6 million visitors annually, it is recognized for preserving Japan's traditional culture extensively.

A contemporary art museum in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Opened in 2004, it showcases domestic and international modern art. Distinctive for its circular architectural design, its installation artworks like 'Swimming Pool' have gained worldwide recognition. Functioning as a new cultural hub in Kanazawa, a town of traditional crafts, it attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors annually.

A collection of traditional crafts preserved in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, including Kaga Yuzen dyeing, Kutani ware, and Wajima lacquerware. Developed under domain patronage since the Edo period, these crafts exhibit sophisticated techniques and aesthetic value. Many artisan skills are designated as cultural properties, making Kanazawa highly valued internationally as a treasure trove of Japanese traditional crafts. The region blends tourism with craft experience activities.

Traditional geisha districts scattered throughout Kyoto, including Gion, Kiyamachi, and Pontocho. The heart of geisha culture dating from the Edo period, characterized by traditional teahouse architecture and stone-paved alleys. Attracting approximately 20 million visitors annually, it is Kyoto's premier destination. Representative of Japan's traditional culture, particularly geisha arts.

Distinctive cultural system of Okinawa Prefecture. Characterized by blend of Chinese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian influences from Ryukyu Kingdom era. Features traditional instruments like sanshin, unique Okinawan language, and cuisine like goya champuru. Traditional crafts including Shisa figurines. Year-round traditional events like Eisa dancing form unique Okinawan identity. Symbolizes cultural diversity within Japan.

A historic and cultural center in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, spanning from the Edo period to present. Kenroku-en is one of Japan's three great gardens, with Kanazawa Castle remains preserving castle town landscapes. Tea house districts, samurai residences, and temples concentrate here. As a gold leaf production center blending crafts and culture, it welcomes over 5 million visitors annually, representing Hokuriku tourism.