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Used to introduce visitors to the agricultural ways of life, this multi-purpose hall is also the location of the early morning market. Held on …
A traditional ice hut, this storehouse was used to provide ice in the warmer months. Perched on the edge of the beautiful (but man-made) …
A small rural temple covered in protective glass, this area has an abandoned feel to it. It isn't of course - it's a few steps from the local hot …
The local village shrine, this is a small but well-maintained shrine with red torii gates lining up almost al-la Kyoto's famous example. The …
A simple foot bath up a few dozen stairs, this is an ideal place to soak your feet on your way back down from the nearby Inari Shrine. While the …
A simple hot spring located at the foot of the Inari Shrine steps, the local baths offer a place to soak after an admittedly short walk. …
A simple two-floor museum dedicated to the works of artist Yumeiji Takehisa, this is a small but welcoming museum. Having called Yuwaku the …
Saidai-ji (which means great western temple) was established in 765 CE as a counterweight to Todai-ji temple (great eastern temple). Since 1238, …
More scarecrows than people - that's this village's claim to fame, and it's hard to ignore. Created by a local villager in memory of those who …
Deep in the Iya Valley, the husband and wife vine bridges are a chance to see the feats of ingenuity up close without the crowds of the main …
The largest of the three remaining vine-bridges slung across the valley, this is an incredible sight to behold (and we don't say that lightly). …
This museum is dedicated to the art of lacquerware, with examples from across Japan as well as abroad. Known as Urushi, the technique is a local …
Focusing on the local lacquerware crafts, this museum is located above a large specialist shop. With a whole host of examples as well as a really …
Once the city's train station, this is now a small hub just outside the main center of the town. Home to a tourist information office with …
A relaxing foot bath in a quiet corner of Wajima City, this is a great spot to soak weary feet. traditional covered space, it offers the chance …
One of the simplest yet most impressive displays of many fetsival museums, the Kiriko Hall was specially designed to hold it’s taller-than-usual …
The Wajima Morning Market has been significantly affected by the 2024 Noto earthquake that occured on January 1, and its aftermath. See how to …
One of the most stunning spots in Japan, the Shiroyone Senmaida are a draw for photographers and visitors from across Japan. Using rather …
A small salt farm and shop on the coast, this is a great place to learn about the salt-making process. The salt-fields outside are tended …
A bus stop close to the Kiriko Hall and daily morning market, served by the Kanazawa Highway bus. If you're arriving into Wajima on the highway …
A small airport with two daily flights arriving from Haneda and two leaving. The flight times change each month and are run by ANA. The airport …
A popular swimming beach which hosts an annual fireworks festival in August.