From Kanazawa: Relaxing Beaches, Temples and Aliens in Hakui City
- Go swimming, see all the sand art and have some snacks at the long and beautiful Chirihama Beach
- Visit the 400-year-old Myojoji temple with an original 5 story pagoda and an intriguing history
- Learn about the history of local aliens and see real spacecraft on loan from foreign museums such as the Smithsonian
What to expect
Beautiful beaches, old temples and shrines, and a unique astronautical museum await you in the city of Hakui. Less than an hour north of Kanazawa on the Noto Peninsula, this city is truly a slice of rural paradise. The beaches here are long and make for a great escape during the heat of the summer! Historically, this area was a crossroads, whether that was during the Sengoku or Warring States Period over 300 years ago, and that importance is still seen today in the National Heritage Site of Myojoji Temple. Finally, you can experience a unique space museum that has both information about UFO sightings in the area and real NASA moon landers. This area is an excellent mix of traditional and natural beauty with the quirkiness of modern Japan.
Reviews
Wow, what a fun day trip from Kanazawa! Driving on Chirihama Beach was totally unexpected and the sunset-ish light on the water was lovely. Great guide, comfy van, and tasty seafood lunch. Highly recommend!
Chirihama Beach is so stunning! You can drive cars right on the sand, and it is fantastic for taking pictures. The tour guide was attentive and entertaining, and even took us to a small local shop to eat. The whole day's itinerary was very comfortable; highly recommended for friends who want to experience something special.
A great trip from Kanazawa! At Chirihama Beach we were allowed to drive along the sea by car, which was a truly special experience. The tour guide was very nice and told us a lot about the area. Highly recommended.
Cosmo Isle Hakui was such a quirky stop! A real Soviet-era space capsule and a rocket outside a little Japanese town, and the guide knew all the stories behind the 'alien' theme. Total hidden gem and a great break from Kanazawa's crowds.
Chirihama Beach was a unique experience, driving on the sand with the sea next to us. Weather was a bit cloudy but still nice. The itinerary felt a little long but the guide was great. Good for something off the usual track.
Chirihama Beach is very special because you can drive directly on the sand, offering a unique experience. The tour guide was very friendly, the itinerary was relaxing, and there were few tourists, making it very low-key. If you want to go somewhere outside of Kanazawa, this tour is quite worthwhile.
Hakui's Cosmo Isle is truly amazing; to think a small city is exhibiting a real space capsule! The tour guide told some alien legends, which were super interesting. The one-day itinerary was relaxing yet fulfilling, and totally worth it.
Chirihama Beach is incredible, and it's one of the few places where you can actually drive a car right on the sand. The tour guide was friendly and provided a lot of great information about the region. A very unique and enjoyable trip departing from Kanazawa.
Myojoji Temple was beautiful and so peaceful, with a lovely five-story pagoda and hardly any tourists. Our guide told us the history and the whole day was very relaxed. Great trip to see something different from Kanazawa city.
Visiting Myojoji Temple was the calm highlight of our day. The pagoda and the old buildings are really well kept, and our guide explained the details without rushing. Lovely quiet escape from Kanazawa.
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