Plan Your Trip
INTERESTS
Spring
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Ugawa Inishie SakuraEarly April
Over 90-year-old cherry blossom trees line the road, along with a cheery rows of yellow nanohana.
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Yusenji Copper Mine RemainsPlum blossoms- Mid March
Cherry blossoms- Early April
Irises- Early MayFrom plum blossoms, to cherry blossoms, to the lilac carpet of irises covering the floor of the cedar grove, this memorial park is a nature paradise in spring.
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Nakaumi ShibazakuraLate April
A pastel paradise of purple, pink and white shibazakura cover the entire hillside of the Nakaumi-no-Sato Road Park.
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Lake Kiba ParkEarly April
Stroll through the sakura tunnel, or admire the rare composition of cherry blossoms, lake and snowy mountain from across the lake.
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Rojo ParkEarly April
One of the prefecture’s most popular sakura spots, with over 130 trees of four different sakura breeds. The cute little lanterns strung across the trees create a charming light-up in the evenings (6-8PM), and the panoramic view from the adjacent Komatsu Public Hall is also spectacular.
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Junigataki FallsLate April
Who needs a photo frame when you have a natural one made of cherry blossoms? The dreamy composition of the sakura-framed falls is an Insta-must.
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Summer
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Seiryo SunflowersEarly August
Nothing shouts summer louder than an entire field of cheery sunflowers bobbing their heads in greeting!
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Friendship Rose GardenLate May
A rose garden symbolizing Komatsu City’s friendship with sister city Vilvoorde, in Belgium. Affectionally named “V-Road”, which yep not only stands for Vilvoorde, but the cutely V-shaped rose hedges.
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Hiyo FirefliesMid-June to August
Fireflies dance about the rivers of the tranquil Hiyo hamlet.
If you can only come in the day, Hiyo Moss Garden is a haven for those seeking a nature escape!
Little Local Finds: Summer in Seiryo
Autumn
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Natadera TempleMid November
One of Ishikawa’s most famous autumn spots, with the mountain temple’s symbolic rock wall shrouded in a fiery sea of leafy reds.
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UgawaLate September
Red carpets of spider lilies stretch endlessly along the Kakehashi River, marking the start of autumn. There’s nothing more calming than taking a riverside stroll with these swaying beauties by your side.
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Winter
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Lake Kiba Park
Winter’s the best time to catch crisp views of snow-clad Mt. Hakusan, and Lake Kiba is one of the best viewpoints (as the locals tell us).
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Rojo Park
The sight of snow-laced Yukitsuri, rope frames supporting trees in heavy snow, is a classic winter scene unique to the Hokuriku region. Along with the frozen ponds and snow-blanketed grounds, it makes for a romantic winter wonderland.
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Hanibe Caves
The mystery of the grand Buddha head gracing the grounds is heightened as it stands solemnly in the snow.
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Natadera Temple
While known as an autumn spot, the rocky terrain of this temple in the mountains makes a perfect snow canvas, and the glimpses of red temple buildings and green cedar peaking through the white makes quite a fairy-tale scene.
Little Local Finds: Winter Wonderlands