Kanazawa | Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History Permanent Exhibition Ticket
- Located just a 3-minute walk from Kenrokuen Garden, an ideal stop for your Kanazawa sightseeing itinerary.
- Housed in a historic red-brick building, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 1990.
- Explore a thousand years of Kaga culture, covering Ishikawa's history from ancient times to the modern era.
- Discover the spirit of Hokuriku craftsmanship through engaging dioramas and video presentations.
- Scan your e-ticket for instant entry, saving you time from queuing at the ticket counter.
- Book easily online via KKday for a worry-free travel experience.
Package Options
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Historical exhibits, Traditional culture exhibits |
| Attraction type | History & culture |
Product Info
－Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History－
Located near Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa, the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History is a comprehensive museum dedicated to the history and culture of Ishikawa Prefecture from ancient times to the modern era. The museum building, formerly used as an old army arsenal and a campus for the Kanazawa College of Art, features a red-brick exterior known as the Honda-no-mori Park Red Brick Building, which was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 1990, making the structure itself a historical heritage site worth admiring.
The permanent exhibition brings Ishikawa's rich history and culture to life through a variety of media, including historical artifacts, dioramas, screen projections, and video commentary, allowing visitors to gain a multi-perspective understanding of the development of the ancient Kaga capital and its artisan spirit. Situated near Kenrokuen Garden and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, it is an ideal stop for those looking to delve deeper into local culture during their Kanazawa trip.
Primitive — The wall silhouette illustrations, paired with unearthed stone tools, earthenware, and Jomon dog models, recreate the daily life of the Jomon people, who fished, hunted, and gathered in the mountains and seas about 15,000 years ago.
Ancient Times — Through unearthed artifacts and documents, recreate the trade along the ancient Sea of Japan coast and feel the long-standing pulse of Ishikawa as a key maritime exchange hub in East Asia.
Modern Era — A three-dimensional model of Kenrokuen Garden, combined with artifacts and images from the Meiji period to the post-war era, presents a three-dimensional view of Ishikawa Prefecture's modern transformation over the past century.
Folklore — The "Festival Immersive Theater" with 3 giant screens synchronizes light, sound and vibration, allowing you to experience the grandeur of the Kaga-Noto Festival without having to wait until the festival day.
Purchase Notice
-Operations Announcement-
- Irregular holidays; business hours may vary and some facilities, exhibitions or services may be temporarily suspended; please refer to official announcements before departure.
- The closing days are subject to change due to tasks such as replacing materials on display. Please see the official website for the latest schedule.
- Entry Rules and Precautions -
- This product is an admission ticket for the "Permanent Exhibition" of the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History, excluding special exhibitions.
- Special exhibitions require separate tickets to be purchased at the museum (those who purchase special exhibition tickets can also visit the permanent exhibitions).
- Ticket usage and age regulations -
- Students in high school and below can enter the museum for free. Please go to the ticket window inside the museum to enter on the day of your visit.
- Depending on the ticket category, you may be required to show identification; failure to do so may result in a ticket price adjustment or refusal of entry.
Reminders
This ticket only covers the permanent exhibitions; special exhibitions require separate tickets to be purchased at the museum.
Depending on the ticket category, you may be required to show identification; failure to do so may result in a ticket price adjustment or refusal of entry.
Students in high school and below can enter the museum for free. Please go to the ticket window inside the museum to enter on the day of your visit.
Please check the latest opening hours and closing days on the official websites of each facility before you go.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum
Address: 3-1 Dewa-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0963Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
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