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Shimo-tokikuni-ke

Kanazawa & the Hokuriku Coast


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, the older residence, was built in 1590 in the style of the Kamakura period and has a meish¨­ tei-en (famous garden).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kanazawa & the Hokuriku Coast attractions

1. Kami-tokikuni-ke

0.41 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. Senmaida Rice Terraces

4.98 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¡­

3. Kiriko Kaikan

10.2 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¡­

4. Ishikawa Wajima Urushi Art Museum

10.25 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¡­

5. Asa-ichi

10.6 MILES

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

6. Rokugozaki Lighthouse

13.53 MILES

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

7. S¨­ji-ji Soin

20.5 MILES

This beautiful temple was established in 1321 as the head of the S¨­t¨­ school of Zen but now functions as a branch temple. The site's buildings were¡­