10 TOP Things to Do in Hokuriku (2025 Activity Guide)

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Tours & day trips

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What to do in Hokuriku

Popular places to visit

Toki Messe

Learn about the events happening in Toki Messe during your trip to Niigata. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Omicho Market

4.5/5(11 reviews)

During your visit to Kanazawa, you can do some window-shopping at Omicho Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums.

Yamashiro Onsen

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Yamashiro Onsen during your travels to Kaga. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

Kenrokuen Garden

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kenrokuen Garden, a lovely green space in Kanazawa. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Tateyama when you spend time at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kurobe Dam

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Tateyama with a trip to Kurobe Dam. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Kanazawa Castle

4.5/5(13 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kanazawa when you stop by Kanazawa Castle. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Kagura Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Yuzawa with a visit to Kagura Ski Resort. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nagamachi District. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Areas of Hokuriku

Downtown Kanazawa

While visiting Downtown Kanazawa, you might make a stop by sights like Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle.

Onsen

If you're spending some time in Onsen, Awara Hot Spring and Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Chuo Ward

If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Katamachi

When in Katamachi, you can plan a visit to Nomura Samurai House and Nishi Chaya District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Korinbo

5/5(2 area reviews)

Korinbo might not have many top sights, but Nomura Samurai House and Oyama Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ote

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Ote, you might make a stop by sights like Fukui Castle Ruins and Sakaenoyashiro Shrine.

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