Plan Your Trip
GUIDES
Spring
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Ugawa Inishie SakuraEarly April
Over 90-year-old cherry blossom trees line the road, along with a cheery rows of yellow nanohana.
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Yusenji Copper Mine RemainsPlum blossoms- Mid March
Cherry blossoms- Early April
Irises- Early MayFrom plum blossoms, to cherry blossoms, to the lilac carpet of irises covering the floor of the cedar grove, this memorial park is a nature paradise in spring.
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Nakaumi ShibazakuraLate April
A pastel paradise of purple, pink and white shibazakura cover the entire hillside of the Nakaumi-no-Sato Road Park.
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Lake Kiba ParkEarly April
Stroll through the sakura tunnel, or admire the rare composition of cherry blossoms, lake and snowy mountain from across the lake.
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Rojo ParkEarly April
One of the prefecture’s most popular sakura spots, with over 130 trees of four different sakura breeds.
The cute little lanterns strung across the trees create a charming light-up in the evenings, and the panoramic night view from the adjacent Komatsu Public Hall is also spectacular. -
Junigataki FallsLate April
Who needs a photo frame when you have a natural one made of cherry blossoms? The dreamy composition of the sakura-framed falls is an Insta-must.
Best of Komatsu Sakura: A Preview Memoirs of May: Festivals, Flowers & Food
Summer
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Lake Kiba ParkHydrangeas & Irises- Mid June
Lotuses- Late June -
Seiryo SunflowersEarly August
Nothing shouts summer louder than an entire field of cheery sunflowers bobbing their heads in greeting!
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Friendship Rose GardenLate May
A rose garden symbolizing Komatsu City’s friendship with sister city Vilvoorde, in Belgium. Affectionally named “V-Road”, which yep not only stands for Vilvoorde, but the cutely V-shaped rose hedges.
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Hiyo FirefliesMid-June to August
In this little hamlet in the mountains, locals have opened up their carefully tended gardens, in an effort to convey the wisdom of nature.
The cedar canopy creates a mosaic of filtered rays that provides not only an enchanting sight, but fertile environment for as many as 48 varieties of moss.
Little Local Finds: Summer in Seiryo
Autumn
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Natadera TempleMid November
One of Ishikawa’s most famous autumn spots, with the mountain temple’s symbolic rock wall shrouded in a fiery sea of leafy reds.
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Aramata GorgeMid November
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Rojo ParkMid November
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UgawaLate September
Red carpets of spider lilies stretch endlessly along the Kakehashi River, marking the start of autumn. There’s nothing more calming than taking a riverside stroll with these swaying beauties by your side.
Best of Autumn in Komatsu: A Preview Mountain Road to Recovery (Part 1)
Winter
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Lake Kiba Park
Winter’s the best time to catch crisp views of snow-clad Mt. Hakusan, and Lake Kiba is one of the best viewpoints (as the locals tell us).
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Rojo Park
The sight of snow-laced Yukitsuri, rope frames supporting trees in heavy snow, is a classic winter scene unique to the Hokuriku region. Along with the frozen ponds and snow-blanketed grounds, it makes for a romantic winter wonderland.
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Hanibe Caves
The mystery of the grand Buddha head gracing the grounds is heightened as it stands solemnly in the snow.
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Natadera Temple
While known as an autumn spot, the rocky terrain of this temple in the mountains makes a perfect snow canvas, and the glimpses of red temple buildings and green cedar peaking through the white makes quite a fairy-tale scene.
Little Local Finds: Winter Wonderlands
Family Fun
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Komatsu no Mori
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Science Hills
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Hikiyama Gallery MIYOSSA
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Ishikawa Aviation Plaza