| Rosanjin's Hut "Iroha" |
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 Address:Yamashiro
Onsen 18-5, Kaga-shi, 922-0242
TEL:0761-77-7111
Entry Fee:¥500／75 or above ¥250／Free entry for High School Students and below
Hours:09:00 - 17:00 (last admittance 16:30)
Closed:Wednesdays(opens on holidays),12/30 - 1/1
Access:Take the CANBUS from JR Kaga Onsen Station, get off at "Rosanjin Gukyoato
Iroha Soan" bus stop and walk for 1 minute.
URL:http://www.kagashi-ss.co.jp/irohasouan/
(Japanese)
Rosanjin Kitaoji is famous for his works in pottery, calligraphy and painting,
and at the same time he was also one of the few gourmets in Japan. In order to
concentrate his working on carving calligraphy writings on signs, Rosanjin spent
a year from 1915 (Taisho 4) to 1916 in this "Iroha" Hut when he was 32 years of
age. Visitors will enter the world of Rosanjin once they enter into the library
and the workroom and they can enjoy the various pottery items made by Rosanjin
that are also on display inside this museum. |
| Dainichi-zakari Sakagura
Shiryokan Sake Museum |
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Address:Iburihashi-machi I-184, Kaga-shi
TEL:Hashimoto Sake Brewery 0761-74-0602
FAX:0761-74-0603
Entry Fee:N/A (¥500 to enter the Hashimoto's mansion, Reservation is required)
Hours:09:00 - 17:00
Closed:Irregular holidays
Access:Take the CANBUS from JR Kaga Onsen Station and get off at "Dainichi-zakari
Sakagura Shiryokan" stop.
URL:http://www.judaime.com/
(Japanese)
The superior brand "Dainichi-zakari" sake is produced by Hashimoto Shuzo (Sake
manufacturer), which was established in 1713 and has a long history as a Sake
Brewery. You can easily understand the history and culture behind sake making
through the exhibitions of books and tools used in sake brewing in the past. Wine
tasting is also available. Opposite to the Museum is the mansion of the Hashimoto
Family, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of the garden and get a feel
at the traditional atmosphere of the house of a sake brewer. |
| Ataka Barrier Ruins (Ataka-no-seki) |
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Address: Ataka-machi, Komatsu-shi, 923-0003
TEL:0761-21-6734
Entry Fee:
Kanjincho Monogatari-kan Museum: Adult ¥300 Children ¥150
Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
Closed: Wednesdays; End and Beginning of Year
Access: Take a bus from JR Komatsu Station, get off at "Ataka-no-seki ato-mae"
Bus Stop and walk for 3 minutes.
URL:http://ataka-no-seki.or.jp/(Japanese)
With a storyline based at this historical spot, the Kabuki Performance of "Kanjincho"
and the Noh Performance of "Ataka" help make the "Ataka-no-seki"site famous and
popular. The story took place in 1187 (Bunji 3), with the main character being
Minamoto no Yoshitsune. After Yoshitsune distinguished himself in the battle of
Heike and defeated the Taira Clan, Yoshitsune aroused anger of his brother, Minamoto
no Yoritomo, and was hunt down by Yoritomo. Yoshitsune decided to flee and join
the Fujiwara Family in the Hiraizumi (Tohoku area). With his servants and followers,
the twelve of them disguised themselves as Buddhist monks and headed for the Ataka-no-seki
checkpoint. Togashi Saemon Yasuie, who was the head of the gatemen at the Ataka-no-seki
checkpoint, was touched by Benkei's (one of Yoshitsune's servants) courage and
loyalty he paid to Yoshitsune when Yasuie saw through their disguises, so in the
end Yasuie decided to let them go instead of turning them in to Yoritomo. The
Barrier Site now is surrounded by pine trees and is located on a small hill facing
the Sea of Japan. |
| Hashidate Fish Port Area |
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 Access:
Take the CANBUS, get off at "Hashidate Gyoko Teiryujo" Bus Stop and walk for 1
minute.
10-minute drive from Katayamazu IC
The picturesque rural scenery blends softly with the red tiles on the roofs, visitors
can enjoy a stroll along the streets lined with these exquisite houses that may
not seem as imposing compare with the residence of a samurai family, but these
houses possess all the ideal beauty factors of a seafarer. Built by ship owners,
these houses are all covered with timbers on the outside as a protection from
the winds blown from the Sea of Japan. The Kitamae sailors who risked their lives
out to the Northern Seas and made fortunes using their intellectual talents, their
souls are now resting peacefully in this warm and lovely town. Being the biggest
port of the 3 Kaga fishing ports, the Hashidate Fishing Port offers over 160 varieties
of seafood for all seasons; and because of its sandy soil, the Hashidate area
is famous for its exceptionally plump and juicy Zuwaigani (Snow Crabs). |
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