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Kitamaebune Ship Museum (Kitamaebune-no-sato), I-Otsu 1-1 Hashitate-machi, Kaga-shi, Japan 922-0554 (10-minute drive to Hashitate rom Kagaonsen train station), ☎ 0761-75-1250. 9:00-17:00. Kitamaebune ships followed a shipping route mainly through the Sea of Japan from late Edo Period to the Meiji Period. Built by Chohei Sakatani, a former owner of a Kitamaebune Ship, in 1878 (Meiji 11), this museum is beautifully built and registered as a national tangible cultural assets. Adult ¥310; 75 or above ¥150; Free entry for the handicapped and those under 18 years of age. �
Kutaniyaki Art Museum, 1-10-13 Daishoji Jikata-machi, Kaga-shi, Japan 922-0861 (5-minute walk from Daishoji train station), ☎ 0761-72-7466, . 9:00-17:00; Closed Mondays. Nestled inside Daishoji's Ko-Kutani-no-Mori Park, the museum artfully displays of a variety of Kutaniyaki Porcelain. Note, make sure to visit the second floor tea shop where Japanese tea and sweets are served while one enjoys the simple beauty of the surrounding gardens. Adult ¥500; 75 or above ¥250; Free entry for those under 18 years of age. �
Kutaniyaki Kiln Museum, 19-101-9 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga-shi, Ishikawa 922-0242 Japan (10 minute drive from Kagaonsen train station), ☎ 0761-77-0020, . 9:00-17:00; Closed Tuesdays. Constructed in 1826, the "Kama-ato" (pottery oven) used by the Yoshida Family is displayed here. As well, the history and process of making Kutaniyaki Porcelain are explained in detail and examples of the products and tools used in the process are displayed. Hands-on activities such as painting and pottery making are available. Adult ¥310, free entry for those who are 18 or under, 75 or above ¥150. �
Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice, i-106 Ushiozu-machi, Kaga-shi, Ishikawa 922-0411 Japan (5 minutes from Katayamazu exit of Hokuruku expressway), ☎ 0761-75-3323, . 9:00-17:00 (last admission: 16:30); closed Wednesdays. Born in Katayamazu, Dr.Ukichiro Nakaya (1900-1962) was a specialist in snow and the first person to create an artificial snowflake. Museum exhibits highlight the works of Dr. Nakaya and give detail explanations of developments in the study of snow and ice. admission: ¥500 (students free). � Go on a weekday and you will likely have the place to yourself. The sleek cafe has great views and is a perfect spot to chill out.
Nippon Origami Museum, HA-90-1 Kamomachi, Kaga-shi, Japan 922-0241 (Located on Route 8; 5-minute drive from Kagaonsen train station), ☎ 0761-77-2500, . 8:15-17:00. This museum is World's largest Origami Museum which displays over 100,000 origami items including a paper crane smaller than the tip of a single hair. Adult ¥500; Junior High & High School Students ¥400; Children ¥300. �
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