Ishikawa Prefecture

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Prefecture of Japan

Ishikawa Prefecture

General Information
Name	Ishikawa Prefecture
Native Name	石川県
Other Names
Settlement Type	Prefecture
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates
Map
Population
Total	1,140,573
Density	auto per km²
Area
Total	4186.09 km²
Land	km²
Water	km²
Government
Type
Leader	Hiroshi Hase
Time Zone
Standard	UTC
DST	UTC

Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県, Ishikawa-ken) is a prefecture located in the Chūbu region of Honshu, Japan. The capital is the city of Kanazawa.

Geography

Ishikawa is located on the Sea of Japan coast. It is bordered by Toyama Prefecture to the east, Gifu Prefecture to the southeast, and Fukui Prefecture to the south. The prefecture also includes the Noto Peninsula, which extends into the Sea of Japan.

Major Cities

• Kanazawa (capital)
• Komatsu
• Kaga
• Nanao

Districts and Towns

• Hakui District
• Hōsu District
• Kahoku District
• Nomi District
• Ishikawa District

History

Ishikawa Prefecture was established in 1872 during the Meiji Restoration. The area has a rich history, with the city of Kanazawa being a prominent cultural center during the Edo period under the rule of the Maeda clan.

Economy

The economy of Ishikawa is diverse, with key industries including traditional crafts, manufacturing, and tourism. The region is known for its production of Kaga Yuzen silk dyeing, Wajima lacquerware, and Kutani ware ceramics.

Culture

Ishikawa is renowned for its cultural heritage, including traditional arts and crafts. The Kenroku-en garden in Kanazawa is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. The prefecture also hosts various festivals, such as the Hyakumangoku Matsuri.

Education

Ishikawa is home to several higher education institutions, including Kanazawa University and Kanazawa Institute of Technology.

Transportation

Ishikawa is accessible by various modes of transportation:

• Komatsu Airport
• Hokuriku Shinkansen
• Hokuriku Expressway

Tourism

Popular tourist destinations in Ishikawa include:

• Kenroku-en
• Kanazawa Castle
• 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
• Noto Peninsula

Related Pages

• Chūbu region
• Kanazawa
• Noto Peninsula
• Kenroku-en
• Maeda clan

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