Rokugozaki Lighthouse

Kanazawa & the Hokuriku Coast


You can amble through the village of Noroshi (狼煙) up to this lighthouse, built in 1883, for lovely views.


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Nearby Kanazawa & the Hokuriku Coast attractions

1. Kami-tokikuni-ke

13.41 MILES

One of the few survivors of the Taira clan, Taira Tokitada was exiled to this region in 1185. His ancestors eventually divided and established separate…

2. Shimo-tokikuni-ke

13.53 MILES

This is an Important Cultural Property, one of two family residences of exiled shogun Taira Tokitada (the other is Kami-tokikuni-ke). Shimo-tokikuni-ke,…

3. Senmaida Rice Terraces

18.5 MILES

Once a common sight in Japan, the ancient terraced method of rice farming is disappearing. These 'thousand' paddies snaking up the hillside are both…

4. Kiriko Kaikan

23.73 MILES

Here you can view a selection of the impressive illuminated, lacquered floats used in the Wajima Taisai festival, some up to 15m tall. Take the bus to…

5. Ishikawa Wajima Urushi Art Museum

23.78 MILES

This modern museum, about a 15-minute walk west of the former train station, has rotating exhibitions of its large lacquerware collection in galleries…

6. Asa-ichi

24.11 MILES

Among a few hundred elderly women selling fresh-off-the-trawler seafood, this entertaining morning market features cool boutiques offering tasteful…