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View Gallery- Kanazawa-eki (railroad station), 690m
- Kahoku Gata (lake), 8.7km
10 mins. walk from Tanohata Station of Sanriku Railway. 130 mins. from Morioka Interchange of Northeast Automobile Road From Morioka Interchange, first National Road No. 4 →National Road No. 455 →Prefecture Road No. 44
25 minutes by bus from JR/Kintetsu Sakurai Station bound for Danzan-jinja. Get off at last stop and 3 minutes walk. 15 minutes by taxi from JR/Kintetsu Sakurai Station.. 50 minutes by car from Tenri IC on Nishi Meihan expressway.
A region of diverse landscapes, Chubu stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. Visit the iconic Mount Fuji and its surrounding Five Lakes. Explore the preserved Edo-period town of Takayama and the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, known for its thatched-roof houses. The city of Kanazawa boasts a beautiful castle, gardens, and a thriving arts scene. For nature lovers, the Japanese Alps offer fantastic hiking, skiing, and hot springs.